OpenFieldEnrico Fermi Institute (EFI) Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Prestigious postdoctoral appointment at the Enrico Fermi Institute, conducting foundational theoretical and experimental research in particle physics, cosmology, dark matter searches, and quantum gravity.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Theoretical Physics, High Energy Physics, or Astrophysics.
- English language proficiency
- Proficient scientific English.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Strong first-author publication track record in particle physics, early universe cosmology, or string theory.
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Annual salary of $72,000 plus full UChicago benefits package and $8,000 research travel fund
- Application fee
- $0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable; salaried postdoctoral fellowship.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Annual Postdoctoral Fellowship competition)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official The University of Chicago documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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