Scholarships

Fellowships are open to scientists from all technical disciplines to pursue an independent research in an area relevant to the interests of LLNL. Research is carried out under the guidance of a senior staff scientists.  The fellowship offers three years of support.

The Program offers fellowships to students who conduct research of interest to LLNL while completing their theses. Their university thesis advisor and Laboratory technical supervisor jointly advise the student, who is expected to perform the majority of his or her research at the Laboratory. LGSP appointments have traditionally been made to students of physics, astrophysics, laser science, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, computer science, biology, genetics and biotechnology, materials science, and related disciplines. Non-technical or non-traditional proposals may be considered if a suitable LLNL mentor/supervisor can be identified. The fellowship is for up to 4 years.

Two-year fellowship with local governments.

Fellowships support postdoctoral scientists conducting mentored research at Leiden University, Leiden University Medical Center, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Erasmus Medical Center and Delft University of Technology. Fellows have the opportunity for collaboration with non-academic partners such as established businesses, start-up technology companies, government authorities, and other public organizations. The fellowship offers support for two years.

LeadNext builds a vibrant network of future leaders aged 18-25 from across Asia and the United States and supports their growth, impact, and capacity to address today’s greatest challenges.

The Foundation funds research related specifically to human origins, including paleoanthropology, genetics, primate behavior, and studies of modern hunter-gatherer groups. Other areas of study are generally not funded. Fellows can reapply for additional years.

Legacy Awards are available to students pursuing advanced degrees at U.S. institutions in areas of study related to improved national security and terrorism prevention. Awards provide up to $5,000 per year, per recipient.

Provides awards to African-American students who are pursuing undergraduate or law degrees.

Fellowships support research in history, theology and other historical disciplines. The IEG promotes research on the historical foundations of Europe from the early modern to the contemporary period. The central theme is negotiating religious, political and social differences. Projects dealing with European communication and transfer processes as well as projects focusing on questions related to theology, church history, and intellectual history are particularly welcome. Researchers live and work in the Institute’s building in Mainz, and take part in events at the Institute. Fellowships offer support for 6-12 months.

The IEG awards postdoctoral fellowships to young academics from Germany and abroad who have completed their doctoral dissertations and are pursuing a new research project. This fellowship is intended to help you develop your own research project in close collaboration with scholars working at the IEG.