The Office of Foundations Relations is pleased to share this open call for funding from the Simons Foundation.
UCSC Contact: Samantha Forde | forde@ucsc.edu
Funder: Simons Foundation Life Sciences
Opportunity: Simons Postdoctoral Fellowships in Marine Microbial Ecology
Deadline: May 5, 2023, 9:00 am PT
Funding: $270,000
Overview
The Simons Foundation invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships to support basic research on fundamental problems in marine microbial ecology, with an emphasis on understanding the role of microorganisms in shaping ocean processes. The foundation is particularly interested in applicants with training in different fields, as well as applicants with experience in modeling or theory development.
Please consult the list of past awardees.
Award Amount & Terms
- The award is for three years.
- Annual stipend of $65,000 and an annual allowance of up to $25,000.
- Payment cannot be made directly to fellows.
- No indirect or overhead costs may be charged.
Eligibility
- Applicants should have received their Ph.D. or equivalent degree within three years of the fellowship’s start date.
- Preference will be for applicants with no more than one year of postdoctoral experience.
Detailed application requirements can be found here.
Timeline
- May 5, 2023 Application deadline
- August 4, 2023 Applicants notified
Special Instructions
Please notify the Office of Foundation Relations if you are interested in applying to this opportunity (cfr@ucsc.edu). Please submit a proposal intake form prior to UCSC’s internal Institutional Deadlines. For support developing your proposal, please contact the Research Development Specialist assigned to your unit or send a request to resdev@ucsc.edu.
Call sent: March 16, 2023
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