Gulf Research Program Early-Career Research Fellowships

Early-Career Research Fellowships will recognize professionals at the critical pretenure phase of their careers for exceptional leadership, past performance, and potential for future contributions to improving oil system safety, human health and well being, or environmental protection. These two-year fellowships will be awarded to tenure-track faculty (or equivalent) at colleges, universities, and research institutions. Up to ten Fellows will be selected in 2016.

Fellows will receive an award of $76,000 paid to their institution in the form of a two-year grant.

Key Dates December 1, 2015: Applications open– CLICK HERE to apply February 17, 2016: Application deadline September 1, 2016: Fellowships begin September 7-9, 2016: Fellowship Orientation

Eligibility

• Applicants must hold an Assistant Professor position (or equivalent) at a college, university, or research institution.
• Applicants will not receive tenure before September 1, 2016.
• Areas of research may include social and behavioral sciences, health and medicine, engineering, earth and life sciences, or relevant interdisciplinary fields.
• The fellowship will be awarded to applicants whose research relates to the mission and goals of the Gulf Research Program.
• Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or an individual granted deferred action status under the Department of Homeland Security Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program.
• Applicants must be affiliated with a U.S. institution that has a valid tax ID number.
• Applicants must identify a senior-level faculty member at their affiliated institution willing to serve as a career mentor.
• Federal employees are not eligible for the fellowship.

The following will be considered as positive factors in choosing successful applicants:

• Evidence of a strong scientific and technical background and superior scholarship;
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary field or participating in interdisciplinary collaborations;
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated leadership experience;
• Membership in one or more groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the applicant’s scientific discipline.

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