Applying to the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Applications for the 2026-28 cohort will open on or after November 17, 2025. Please visit this page again for additional information.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | on or after November 17, 2025 |
| Application submission deadline including references | January 30, 2026 |
| Interview notification (only shortlisted candidates will be contacted) | March 2026 |
| Virtual interview | March 2026 |
| Fellowship offer announcement | April 2026 |
| Intent to accept fellowship deadline | May 2026 |
| Fellowship start date (no deferrals) | September 1, 2026 |
Application materials
- Application survey (found on the online portal) with biographical, personal, and research interest information
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter: Include a statement (1-page maximum) on why this program is a good fit for you and how your identity and/or background has informed your pathway. Include which area of engineering you wish to work. Indicate a possible faculty
advisor at MIT. - Research statement: Include a research statement (2-page maximum) describing your accomplishments, current work, future research direction, and impacts of work with a faculty mentor.
- Broader impact statement (1-page maximum): The broader impact statement can cover topics including but not limited to service, contributions to the university community, and/or other means of supporting the educational environment or needs of the broader community.
- Three reference letters: Applicants should request their references and submit a letter of recommendation directly to the application portal. Referees will need the applicant’s name and registered email address for the submission.
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