Advancing excellence at UC and beyond
The University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program offers postdoctoral research fellowships, professional development and faculty mentoring to outstanding scholars in all fields whose research, teaching, and service will advance the research excellence and public service missions of the UC.
All scholars interested in conducting postdoctoral research at any UC campus and pursuing an academic career at the UC are invited to apply.
UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
The UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program selects new fellows annually across all disciplines, campuses, and UC National Laboratories. If you are interested in applying for this fellowship, please visit our How to Apply section for key dates and application requirements.
RECRUITMENT AND HIRING
Faculty and Administrators
For information on the program and current guidance on recruitment and hiring former fellows, please visit the Recruitment and Hiring section. You can also find a list of former fellows holding ladder-rank faculty appointments.
Information for current fellows
Current new and renewed fellows are encouraged to visit the Program Events page to keep up to date on program information.
Fellowship Recipients
Meet the President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program award recipients
The President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is pleased to announce the 2025-26 President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship awards. These fellows provide an outstanding pool of potential new faculty members in a wide range of disciplines
See the full list of fellowship recipients.
Program Partners
President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Partners
PPFP partners with programs at the ten-campus UC system, the three UC National Laboratories, and non-UC universities to offer postdoctoral research fellowships, faculty mentoring, professional development and academic networking opportunities.
How to Apply
UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
PPFP offers postdoctoral research fellowships, professional development and faculty mentoring to outstanding scholars in all fields. Learn how to apply by following the link below.