PhD and Postdoc Jobs at University of Pennsylvania

Title: University of Pennsylvania Fontaine Doctoral Fellowships (University of Pennsylvania Jobs)

Deadline: Various

Summary:

Graduate and professional programs at Penn (University of Pennsylvania) emphasize the integration of knowledge across boundaries and disciplines. The University offers nearly 300 graduate degree and certificate offerings, from Accounting to Women’s Health.

University of Pennsylvania’s graduate tuition and other fees vary by school. Consult the individual schools and programs for details. University of Pennsylvania awards some loans based on financial need. These awarded loans are only made by Penn as part of a student’s financial aid package. The loans are repayable by the student after completion of his/her education or withdrawal from school and are not subsidized.

Students in Ph.D. programs generally receive multi-year financial packages to cover tuition, fees, health insurance and a living allowance or stipend. The terms of the award may vary according to field of study. Contact individual programs for details. Most programs require that PhD students teach or conduct research for two or more years during their course of study, as part of their academic preparation.

University of Pennsylvania’s professional schools provide limited assistance in the form of grants based on financial need. Some schools award merit-based scholarships or provide support in return for service. Contact your school for information on its policies and application procedures for grants and scholarship funding.

Diversity

Across 12 Schools, more than 11,000 graduate and professional students, and more than 4,000 faculty members, we become one university: a wide-ranging, ever-changing community that draws its strength from a multitude of races, ethnicities, nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, historical traditions, ages, religions, disabilities, veteran status, interests, perspectives, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Required Tests

For PhD applicants: Most, but not all, PhD programs at University of Pennsylvania require the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). The University’s institution code is 2926, you only need to send your scores to one Penn code and it will be matched to your application. Each graduate program has a different GRE requirement; please refer to your program of interest for more information.

For professional program applicants: Some, but not all, professional programs at Penn require standardized test scores, such as the GRE, LSAT, MCAT, GMAT, etc. Each program has a different requirement and a different institution code. Please refer to your program of interest for more information.

International Applicants (University of Pennsylvania)

Applicants who are non-native English speakers may also be required to report scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Pearson’s PTE Academic, or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Please refer to your program of interest for detailed requirements.

The University of Pennsylvania is a leader among its peers in welcoming students from every part of the world. The division of International Student and Scholar Services offers help, advice, and information on all matters connected to immigration, employment, adjustment to a new culture, and living in Philadelphia.

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Title: Sobti Family Fellowship (University of Pennsylvania Jobs)

Fellowship Availability: Post-Undergraduate, Fellowship

Location: International (Not UK), Asia

Fellowship Type: Research

Fellowship Eligibility: Graduate Student

Summary:

The Sobti Family Fellowship will provide up to two University of Pennsylvania doctoral students with $12,500 each to develop independent research interests broadly related to CASI’s agenda. The Fellowship award will include an unrestricted $10,000* grant with the addition of up to $2,500 in reimbursed domestic travel expenses, conference attendance fees, and research materials. The award can be received in conjunction with existing graduate funding.

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Title: National Science Foundation (University of Pennsylvania Jobs)

Deadline: Various

Summary:

The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing full-time research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education. The GRFP provides three years of support over a five-year fellowship period for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant research achievements in STEM or STEM education. NSF actively encourages women, persons who are members of groups historically underrepresented in STEM, persons with disabilities, veterans, and undergraduate seniors to apply.

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Title: Samvid Scholars Program (University of Pennsylvania Jobs)

Fellowship Availability: Post-Undergraduate

Fellowship Location: USA

Fellowship Type: Graduate Study

Summary:

The Samvid Scholars Program aims to invest in future leaders committed to effecting positive change in the world through the spirit of innovation and exploration. 
 
The Samvid Scholars Program offers students who will be entering graduate school, have an exceptional record of achievement, and are driven to make a positive impact $50,000 in tuition support each year for two years. In addition, the program will provide scholars with leadership training, professional development support, and service opportunities.

Applicants must be US citizens with an undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or higher and be entering a full-time graduate program of at least two years duration in the United States during 2021-2022. Degrees such as JD, MBA, MD, MEd, MEng, MA, MPH, MPP, and MS are eligible. Funding does NOT support PhD programs, but students in joint degree programs that include a PhD are eligible for funding to support the 2 or more year non-PhD degree.

Selection criteria include:

• Academic achievement
• Leadership and extracurricular achievement
• Ambition to make an impact on the world
• Potential for success and contribution to society
• Relevance of graduate study to long-term goals

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Title: Schwarzman Scholarship (China and non-China Deadlines) (University of Pennsylvania Jobs)

Deadline: May

Summary:

The Schwarzman Scholars Program is a highly selective international scholarship program designed to prepare future leaders for success in a world where China plays a key global role. The program will give selected scholars the opportunity to develop their leadership skills through a fully-funded one-year Master’s degree in Global Affairs at Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University in Beijing – one of China’s most prestigious universities. Chinese language proficiency is NOT required.

In addition to demonstrating wide-ranging academic excellence, the successful candidate will have demonstrated initiative and leadership and a commitment to understanding and engaging with China professionally. In the application it is crucial to demonstrate your “leadership in action.” Candidates should provide a clearly articulated reason for studying in China and a solid understanding of the role they hope to play as China continues to expand its influence in the world. Although there is no minimum GPA requirement for applicants, most successful candidates have had a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above.

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Postdoc Funding

Funding Opportunities and Resources:

Title: Postdoctoral Fellowships for Academic Diversity

Summary:

The Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowships and CHOP’s Postdoctoral Fellowships are competitive programs intended to increase the diversity of the academic research community at the University of Pennsylvania and  Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). While the Penn and CHOP programs have a common application form, they are independently funded and have separate review processes.

Both organizations seek to attract promising researchers and educators from different backgrounds, races, ethnic groups, and other diverse populations whose life experiences, research experiences and employment backgrounds will contribute significantly to their academic missions.

Fellowships are available for postdoctoral training in all areas of study at either Penn or CHOP. STEM applications are encouraged. Successful candidates will receive mentored scholarly and research training as well as courses and workshops to enhance their research success skills and prepare them for a faculty position in a major university.

Eligibility

• Candidates must be US citizens or permanent residents
• Graduate students from Penn and other institutions who have completed, or will complete their requirements for Ph.D. by the Fellowship start date
• Postdoctoral scholars from other institutions who have completed their doctoral degree within the last two years
• Professional applicants (M.D., D.M.D., V.M.D., J.D., etc.) within a year of completing their post-degree professional training
• Postdocs, residents and fellows who currently have a position at Penn or CHOP are ineligible for this program

Appointments

Penn’s Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowships – Consistent with the University’s postdoc policy, appointments are for one year. Renewals to the second and third year of the program are made annually and will be based on satisfactory performance and mutual agreement between the fellow and the postdoc’s primary mentor. Annual reports on the postdoc’s progress are required.

CHOP Fellowships – Initial appointments to this postdoctoral fellowship are for one year. Extension to the second and third years of the program are contingent on completion of the CHOP Postdoctoral Fellow Annual Review Form and mutual agreement between the fellow and the postdoc’s primary mentor.

Awards

Fellows starting in July 2023 will receive a stipend of $65,000 a year in year one with $2,000 increases in years two & three.   Additionally, the fellow will receive annual allowances for research and travel related expenses of $6,000, and a one-time relocation expense of up to $5,000. The University and CHOP also provide a benefits package.

Successful candidates will receive highly mentored scholarly and research training as well as courses and workshops to enhance their research skills and prepare them for faculty positions in a major university.

The program is designed to provide postdocs with time to focus on research and publishing activities that will enhance their career prospects for either a faculty appointment in an academic institution or an appointment in other sectors of the economy such as industry, government or nonprofit organizations.

Start dates will be arranged in consultation with the faculty mentor and will begin as early as July 2023.

Program Funding

While the Penn and CHOP programs have a common application form, they are independently funded and have separate review processes.

For details about program funding please contact the Office of the Vice Provost for Research. The CHOP fellowship is funded by the Research Institute and the Primary Faculty Mentor.

Faculty who are interested in being mentors may contact the Office of the Vice Provost for Research for further information regarding the Penn fellowship or the CHOP Office of Academic Training and Outreach Programs for further information regarding the CHOP fellowship.

Mentors for both Penn and CHOP are required to submit an annual report describing the postdocs accomplishments.

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