2017 Argonne National Laboratory (USA) Fellowships for International Scientists & Engineers

Applications are invited for the 2017 Argonne National Laboratory (USA) Fellowships for International Scientists & Engineers. Argonne offers special fellowships to be awarded internationally to outstanding doctoral scientists and engineers who are at early points in promising careers. The fellowships are as follows;

Ø  Maria Goeppert Mayer Fellowship: Awarded annually in March; application process opens in December of the previous year

Ø  Enrico Fermi Fellowship: Awarded annually in October; application process opens in August of the previous year

Candidates for the fellowships must display super-ability in scientific or engineering research and must show definite promise of becoming outstanding leaders in the research they pursue. During the fellowship programme, fellows work closely with an Argonne sponsor to pursue their research interests. Fellows are hired as an Argonne Scholar with full benefits, a highly competitive salary and a stipend for research support. Fellows may renew their appointments on an annual basis for up to 3 years, with the possibility of retention

To apply for an Argonne Fellowship, intending applicants are to read the instructions for fellowship applicants and complete the application by applying to Requisition Number 401437 Named Fellowship: Enrico Fermi. The application must include the following;

Ø  Research proposal (2 pages Max). See the detailed application instructions for proposal requirements

Ø  Abstract (~200 words) describing the proposed work to scientists outside your immediate discipline. The abstract must be included with the proposal and will not count against the 2-page limit

Ø  CV, including list of publications, abstracts and significant presentations

Ø  Graduate school transcripts

Ø  Cover letter

Further inquiries can be sent to fellowships@anl.gov. Enrico Fermi Fellowship deadline is October 14, 2016

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