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Sloan Research Fellowships 2027
This pre-call framework is based on previous Sloan Research Fellowship competitions, and is therefore subject to change as new information is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
The Sloan Research Fellowships are designed to stimulate fundamental research by early-career scientists and scholars of outstanding promise. These two-year fellowships are awarded yearly to researchers in recognition of distinguished performance and a unique potential to make substantial contributions to their field.
The amount of the award is $75,000 for a two-year period.
Information on the upcoming round will soon be available through the Sloan Research Fellowships How to Apply page.
Eligibility
Eligible Candidates must:
- Hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in chemistry, computer science, Earth system science, economics, mathematics, neuroscience, physics, or a related field;
- Be faculty members of a college, university, or other degree-granting institution in the U.S. or Canada;
- Be tenure-track, though untenured, as of September 15, 2026 and
- Have a faculty position that carries a regular teaching obligation.
Nomination Process
Successful candidates for a Sloan Fellowship generally have a strong record of significant independent research accomplishments that demonstrate creativity and the potential to become future scientific leaders. They are normally several years past the completion of their Ph.D. to have accumulated a competitive record of independent, significant research.
A final nomination will consist of the following:
- A letter from a department head or other senior researcher officially nominating the candidate and describing his or her qualifications, initiative, and research;
- The candidate's curriculum vitae (including a list of the candidate's scientific publications);
- Two representative articles by the candidate that highlight their independent research;
- A brief (one-page) statement by the candidate describing his or her significant scientific work and immediate research plans; and
- Three letters from other researchers (preferably not all from the same institution) written in support of the candidate’s nomination.
Institutional Coordination & Support
Nominations supported by Awards & Distinctions will receive the following:
- Assistance with identifying suitable referees.
- Support for developing all written materials, and providing feedback and review (including access to templates, frameworks, and other resources).
- Assistance with navigating and completing required forms and documents.
- Document management: collecting and compiling all letters, forms, and written documents for submission to the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
EDID Supports
Western Research offers support and resources for knowledge mobilization, Indigenous Research, and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization. You can complete a request for support form to receive more information or request additional support. If you are unsure if your project involves Indigenous research, it is recommended that you contact Western Research early for determination and support.
Submission
Materials, including reference letters, are submitted electronically through the Foundation's online web portal (available July 15, 2026).
Deadline(s)
| Date | Required Steps |
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July 21, 2026 |
Notice of Intent to Apply – email rwprizes@uwo.ca if you wish to have Research Awards & Distinctions support and coordination of your nomination. |
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September 1, 2026 |
If you are receiving institutional coordination and support on your nomination, submit drafts (Word version) of all of your required nomination documents noted above to rwprizes@uwo.ca. |
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September 15, 2026 |
Nomination submission deadline. |
Contact Us
Potential nominators and nominees are encouraged to contact Research Awards & Distinctions at rwprizes@uwo.ca regarding Western Research support and coordination of your nomination.