OpenFieldRice Academy of Fellows Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Two-year postdoctoral fellowship providing independent research funding, high-level mentoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration across Rice faculties.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Doctorate completed within the past 3 years
- English language proficiency
- Native or fluent English
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable
- Thesis / Research statement
- Comprehensive CV, 3 sample publications, and 4-page interdisciplinary proposal
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation from international leaders
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $72,000 USD annual salary + $5,000 USD research allowance for 2 years
- Application fee
- $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Salaried postdoctoral appointment
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 5, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Rice University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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