Grant opportunity
Sloan Research Fellowships 2027
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation is accepting nominations for two-year USD 75,000 research fellowships for outstanding early-career faculty in STEM and economics fields.
- Funder
- Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
- Nomination period closes 15 September 2026; support letters are due by 22 September 2026
- Nomination period closes 15 September 2026; support letters are due by 22 September 2026: Sep 15, 2026
- Award
- USD 75,000 over two years
- Applicant
- Early-career, tenure-track but untenured faculty at U.S. or Canadian degree-granting institutions in eligible scientific fields, nominated by a department head or other senior researcher.
- Discipline
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Region
- United States / Canada
- Posted
- Jul 23, 2026
Call summary
Overview
Sloan Research Fellowships support fundamental research by early-career faculty whose creativity, innovation and accomplishments mark them as future leaders.
Who can apply
Candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent degree, be tenure-track but untenured as of 15 September 2026, be faculty at a U.S. or Canadian degree-granting institution, and work in an eligible field such as chemistry, computer science, Earth system science, economics, mathematics, neuroscience or physics.
What it supports
- Fundamental research in eligible STEM and economics fields.
- Independent research programmes by early-career faculty.
- Flexible support for research-related expenses.
Funding and duration
- Each fellowship provides USD 75,000 for a two-year term.
- Funds may support staffing, professional travel, lab expenses, equipment, summer salary support or other research-supportive costs.
- Funds may not be used for indirect costs or overhead.
Nomination period closes 15 September 2026; support letters are due by 22 September 2026
Nomination period closes 15 September 2026; support letters are due by 22 September 2026: Sep 15, 2026
How to apply
A department head or other senior researcher must nominate the candidate. Application materials are submitted through the Sloan online application service by 15 September 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
The Sloan Research Fellowship programme recognises outstanding early-career researchers in chemistry, computer science, Earth system science, economics, mathematics, neuroscience, physics and related fields. The 2027 nomination period opened on 15 July 2026 and closes on 15 September 2026.
Eligibility
Candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent degree, be tenure-track but untenured as of 15 September 2026, be faculty at a U.S. or Canadian degree-granting institution, and work in an eligible field such as chemistry, computer science, Earth system science, economics, mathematics, neuroscience or physics.
Funding and benefits
Each fellowship provides USD 75,000 for a two-year term.
Funds may support staffing, professional travel, lab expenses, equipment, summer salary support or other research-supportive costs.
Funds may not be used for indirect costs or overhead.
Themes and supported activities
Fundamental research in eligible STEM and economics fields.
Independent research programmes by early-career faculty.
Flexible support for research-related expenses.
Deadline and timeline
Nomination period closes 15 September 2026; support letters are due by 22 September 2026: Nomination period closes 15 September 2026; support letters are due by 22 September 2026: Sep 15, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
A department head or other senior researcher must nominate the candidate. Application materials are submitted through the Sloan online application service by 15 September 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.