Sloan Research Fellowships - 2025
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation believes that a carefully reasoned and systematic understanding of the forces of nature and society, when applied inventively and wisely, can lead to a better world for all.
This pre-call framework is based on previous Sloal Research Fellowship competitions, and is therefore subject to change as new information is provided by the Foundation.
The Sloan Research Fellowships are designed to stimulate fundamental research by early-career scientists and scholars of outstanding promise. These two-year fellowships are awarded yearly to researchers in recognition of distinguished performance and a unique potential to make substantial contributions to their field.
The amount of the award is $75,000 for a two-year period.
More information about the Sloan Fellowships
Eligibility
Eligible candidates must:
- Hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in chemistry, computer science, Earth system science, economics, mathematics, neuroscience, physics, or a related field;
- Be faculty members of a college, university, or other degree-granting institution in the U.S. or Canada;
- Be tenure-track, though untenured, as of September 15, 2024 and
- Have a faculty position that carries a regular teaching obligation.
Nomination Process
Successful candidates for a Sloan Fellowship generally have a strong record of significant independent research accomplishments that demonstrate creativity and the potential to become future scientific leaders. They are normally several years past the completion of their Ph.D. to have accumulated a competitive record of independent, significant research.
A final nomination will consist of the following:
- A letter from a department head or other senior researcher officially nominating the candidate and describing his or her qualifications, initiative, and research;
- The candidate's curriculum vitae (including a list of the candidate's scientific publications);
- Two representative articles by the candidate that highlight their independent research;
- A brief (one-page) statement by the candidate describing his or her significant scientific work and immediate research plans; and
- Three letters from other researchers (preferably not all from the same institution) written in support of the candidate’s nomination.
Resources
Dedicated support and resources for Indigenous research and Equity Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization in research are provided through the Inclusive Research Excellence and Impact team. You can access tailored and curated resources through our webpages (EDID, Indigenous Resources, Knowledge Mobilization) and you can also complete a request for support form to request a consultation and additional assistance. If you are unsure if your nomination involves Indigenous research, it is recommended that you contact the team early for determination and support.
Submission
Nomination materials, including reference letters, are submitted electronically through the Foundation's online web portal (available July 15, 2024).
Deadline(s)
Notice of Intent to Nominate: July 19, 2024 (email rwprizes@uwo.ca if you wish to receive Western Research support and coordination of your nomination).
The anticipated final submission deadline for the 2024 fellowships is Mid-September, 2024.
Contact
Potential nominators and nominees are encouraged to contact Awards & Distinctions, Western Research at rwprizes@uwo.ca regarding support and coordination of your nomination.
