The University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program was established in 1984 to encourage outstanding women and minority Ph.D. recipients to pursue academic careers at the University of California. The current program offers postdoctoral research fellowships, professional development and faculty mentoring to outstanding scholars in all fields whose research, teaching, and service will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity at UC.
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UC’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program hailed as a national model for faculty inclusivity
The UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Learn more about the largest and most influential ACADEMIC PIPELINE PROGRAM>>
2024-25 President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship awards
The President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is pleased to announce the 2024-25 President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship awards. These fellows provide an outstanding pool of potential new faculty members in a wide range of disciplines. Learn more about the 2024-25 PRESIDENT’S POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWS >>
Eligibility
Applicants must hold or receive a Ph.D. or terminal degree in their discipline (JD, MD, MFA, DVM, EdD, etc.) from an accredited university before the start of their fellowship. Learn more about ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA >>
PPFP/Mellon Foundation UC-HSI Initiative for Humanities
On July 15, 2021, the University of California announced the receipt of a $15 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for the President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (PPFP). Learn more about the PPFP/MELLON FOUNDATION UC-HSI INITIATIVE >>
Proof of Concept at the University of California
A long-standing program to diversify academic faculty in California is becoming a model for inclusive hiring nationwide. Learn more about the status of the PPFP/MELLON FOUNDATION UC-HSI INITIATIVE >>
The Partnership for Faculty Diversity
In 2011, the University of California and the University of Michigan created the Partnership for Faculty Diversity to support new scholars. Learn more about the PARTNERSHIP >>
Fellows in the News
PPFP celebrations 40th anniversary
The PPFP 40th Anniversary Celebration was held on November 4-5, 2024, at UCLA Luskin Conference Center, featuring keynote speakers, workshops, and a gala dinner.