RSI Pioneer Postdoctoral Fellowship
Funds Caltech postdoctoral researchers in sustainability who require protected time to advance independent studies.
The RSI Pioneer Postdoctoral Fellowship hosts recent PhD graduates at Caltech for up to two years to pursue independent sustainability research aligned with RSI's four themes. Up to three fellowships are awarded per cycle, providing access to Caltech facilities, training, and interdisciplinary expertise. Open to external PhD graduates — applicants are not required to have been at Caltech previously. Fellows are hosted at Caltech for the duration of the award. Next application period expected October 2026.
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