University of Kentucky - University Research Postdoctoral Fellowships in US, 2022

The postdoctoral fellowship, offered by the University of Kentucky is focused on research advancement and achievements in coordination with a faculty mentor (s), enhanced by their engagement in the Inclusive Postdoctoral Enrichment Program (IPEP): 

Eligibility for University of Kentucky - University Research Postdoctoral Fellowships in US, 2024:

• The fellowship is open to all nationals (citizen or non-citizen) of the United States or have lawfully been admitted for a permanent residence.
• Applicants for University Research Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2024 must either have completed their doctoral degree no longer than 2 years ago or be expecting to complete before the date of appointment.
• Applicants who do not possess a prior or present postdoctoral appointment in the UK are more preferred.
• Candidates who received their doctoral degree must affiliate with a research group different from the one with which they previously worked.

 Documents required:

• Application dossier must contain the following documents in the same order specified in a pdf format:
• Application letter addressing how this program will contribute to the diversity of the University and their profession.
• A CV with references and letters of recommendation
• The original research proposal is not more than 1500 words
• A maximum of two sample dissertation chapters or publications
• Additionally, the following documents with students' name on the subject line must be sent by the applicants to the specified email address:
• A letter from the potential UK mentor, departmental chair specifying endorsement and appropriate departmental resources
• 3 letters of recommendation
• A CV of the mentor with current and pending funding limited to 5 pages
• A letter from the potential UK mentor

Selection criteria:

• Evidence of scholarship with potential for a tenure-track faculty appointment at a research university
• Quality of the proposal
• A compelling argument that their appointment will generate a contribution to the University's diversity
• Compatibility of research interests with those present in doctorate-granting units at the UK
• Strong support from references and mentor

Value of University of Kentucky - University Research Postdoctoral Fellowships in US, 2024:

• The successful applicants of the University of Kentucky - University Research Postdoctoral Fellowships in US, 2024 will receive:
• A stipend of USD 61.008.
• Research expenses of USD 2,000.