Full PhD / Doctorate

Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellowships at Purdue University 2026

Purdue University, Indiana

Award

Full

Awards

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Eligible

India

Deadline

Rolling

Overview

The Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellowships at Purdue University 2026 are offered by Purdue University in Indiana, United States. These fellowships provide full funding for postdoctoral research in engineering, with an annual stipend of USD 70,000 for two years, plus benefits and additional grants. The fellowship honours Dr Lillian Gilbreth, a former Purdue professor known for applying psychology to industrial engineering. The fellowship is open to all nationalities, including Indian applicants, and is tenable at Purdue University in Indiana. Applicants must hold a PhD in engineering or related sciences, completed on or after December 31, 2024, or be in the final year of their PhD. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and require a cover letter, CV, research statement, broader impact essay, and three letters of recommendation.

Eligibility

Open to citizens of any country.
Applicants must have completed their PhD on or after December 31, 2024, or be in the final year of their PhD.
The candidate must hold a PhD in engineering or related sciences.
The PhD must be in a field closely aligned with the research interests of the Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellowship.

Benefits

Annual stipend of USD 70,000 for two years.
Grant of USD 5,000 for professional development.
Additional benefits.

How to apply

Prepare a cover letter explaining how the fellowship will help your ultimate objective.
Prepare a curriculum vitae (CV).
Write a one-page research statement and a one-page essay on proposed broader impact.
Arrange three letters of recommendation.
Submit your application with all required documents, choosing either to propose your own research or develop a proposal based on interdisciplinary topics posted on the fellowship website.

Please note: scholarship values, the number of awards, eligibility and deadlines change from year to year and are indicative here. Always confirm the current details on the official provider or university website before applying, and beware of any third party asking for payment to “secure” a scholarship.

Apply on official site

Official source: https://www.wemakescholars.com/scholarship/lillian-gilbreth-postdoctoral-fellowships-at-purdue-university