Society of Science Fellow - University of Notre Dame

At the University of Notre Dame, the Society of Science Fellows is a Postdoctoral Fellowship Program to support highly motivated and accomplished individuals who represent the best of the next generation of scientists. 

These prestigious fellowships support early-career scientists pursuing research-intensive careers in universities, institutes, or industry. Society Fellows are appointed for up to three years, receive a stipend at or above the NRSA NIH postdoctoral pay scale, and benefit from individualized guidance from the College of Science Director of Postdoctoral Studies. In collaboration with the director, each fellow will select a primary research mentor from one of the College of Science’s five departments; additional co-mentors may be appointed, provided they hold an appointment at the University of Notre Dame. The primary research mentor is responsible for providing research space, supplies, and travel support.  

Monetary support will be coupled with faculty mentoring, professional development, and networking opportunities. The Society Fellows will have an independent mentoring committee to review their progress and discuss future plans every six months. A sum of $10,000 will be placed under the control of the fellow to cover expenses related to training, professional development, and independent research endeavors. The Fellows will participate in a university-wide postdoctoral training program, a curriculum that enhances our postdoc’s research skills, career development, and social and personal skills. Specific advice on how to apply for and obtain jobs, and how to develop short- and long-term plans for career success will be an integral part of this program. The Fellows are encouraged to apply for both internal and external funding to continue their research at Notre Dame if they so desire.The fellow will participate in the College of Science Postdoctoral Training program, a curriculum that enhances our postdoc’s research skills, career development, and social and personal skills, where they will learn how to apply and obtain a job, how to set up an independent laboratory, and develop a short- and long-term plans to be a successful faculty member or scientist.