Waksman Institute of Microbiology Postdoctoral Fellowship

Prestigious research fellowship at the historic institute founded by Nobel laureate Selman Waksman, investigating RNA transcription, CRISPR bacterial immunity, and structural molecular genetics.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Ph.D. in microbiology, molecular biology, or biochemistry
English language proficiency: Fluent English proficiency
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Research proposal (3 pages) and CV with publications
Recommendation letters: Three letters of recommendation

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: $65,000 annual postdoctoral salary, full health benefits, and research supply budget
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: Postdoctoral research appointment

Dates and verification

Application deadline: December 15, 2026
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Rutgers University - New Brunswick documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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