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WRF supports up to 12 new postdoctoral scientists each year at research institutions in Washington state. Fellows conduct transformative research on projects that have the potential for real-world impact in natural sciences and engineering-related disciplines. Our program intends to support research that is driven by the fellow and enables them to pursue their own creative ideas in an environment that can help them to achieve excellence for the duration of our fellowship and beyond. Our ultimate goal is for our fellows’ research to benefit the public, through enabling innovative discoveries that eventually lead to the creation of new products, services or practices.
Fellowship details:
- Fellowships include three years of salary support for the postdoc at an eligible research institution in Washington state. The salary for the first year is $80,000, increasing to $82,500 for the second year and $85,000 for the third year.* Benefits are also covered as per institutional policies
- Fellows receive an additional one-time payment of $15,000 that can be used for research supplies, equipment and/or travel
- Fellows may choose a start date of January 1, April 1, July 1 or October 1, 2026 to commence their funding
- Fellows participate in an annual WRF Postdoctoral Fellowship Symposium
- WRF does not pay indirect costs for this program
* Salaries subject to increase based on Washington state minimum salary requirements