Are you an outstanding postdoctoral researcher with bold ideas at the intersection of energy, sustainability, and policy? The Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship at Princeton University’s Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment offers a unique platform to lead interdisciplinary research and catalyze transformative solutions to pressing global challenges.↚
Shape the Future of Energy Innovation: Princeton Andlinger Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026
Details
This fully funded two-year fellowship begins in June 2026 (renewable after the first year contingent on performance) . Fellows design and execute interdisciplinary research plans in collaboration with two or more Princeton faculty or senior researchers, aligned with the Center’s mission addressing energy and environmental innovationsEligibility Criteria
- Must hold a PhD awarded no more than three years prior to the intended start (~since mid‑2023)
- Proposed research must relate to energy or environmental challenges, integrating technological, economic, policy, or social dimensions.
- Candidates should have identified at least one primary Princeton mentor and coordinated the research plan in collaboration.
- Preference given to applicants not currently affiliated with Princeton University
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Benefits
- Annual salary of USD 75,000, equivalent to a postdoctoral research associate position at Princeton
- USD 3,000 annual allowance for conference travel and professional development Full university benefits package, including health insurance, transportation subsidies, childcare support, legal services, and retirement options typical of Princeton postdocs
- Opportunity to engage in optional guest lecturing and teaching training through the McGraw Center
Why This Fellowship Matters
This fellowship is more than funding—it is a prestigious invitation to join a leading academic community tackling energy and environmental challenges through interdisciplinary research. You'll benefit from substantial financial support, world-class mentorship, and membership in a powerful network shaping the future of sustainable innovation.
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How to Apply
- Application Deadline: December 12, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET
- Submit application via Princeton’s academic job portal (position ID 39101).
- Prepare the following documents in consultation with your Princeton primary mentor(s):
Cover letter
CV with publications
Research plan (maximum 2 pages), detailing interdisciplinary objectives aligned with the Andlinger Center mission
Personal statement (1–2 pages), describing how the fellowship advances your career and identifying additional mentors
Contact information for references and your Princeton mentor(s), who must submit endorsement letters
Research plan (maximum 2 pages), detailing interdisciplinary objectives aligned with the Andlinger Center mission
Personal statement (1–2 pages), describing how the fellowship advances your career and identifying additional mentors
Contact information for references and your Princeton mentor(s), who must submit endorsement letters