The Linus Pauling Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027 at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory supports recent and upcoming PhD graduates in science and engineering. Selected fellows receive full funding to pursue a major research project of their own design while working with experienced PNNL researchers. Applications for the 2027 fellowship are open until October 15, 2026.
Programme Snapshot
Programme: Linus Pauling Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship
Category: Postdoctoral Fellowship
Host: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
Funding Status: Fully Funded
Eligible Applicants: Recent and upcoming PhD graduates in science and engineering
Research Areas: Scientific Discovery, Energy Resiliency, Data Science & Computing, and National Security
Application Deadline: October 15, 2026
About the Linus Pauling Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship
PNNL created the Linus Pauling Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship for scientists and engineers who aim to advance research and development. Fellows pursue research programmes of their own design and receive access to resources that support their proposed work.
The programme also provides opportunities for fellows to benefit from mentoring by internationally recognized researchers. Fellows are expected to develop advanced approaches, use and build scientific capabilities, and contribute to research that advances scientific frontiers.
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Funding and Research Support
The official PNNL page states that the Linus Pauling Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship provides full funding to selected candidates.
Confirmed programme support includes:
✓ Full funding for selected fellows
✓ Resources to pursue a major research project developed by the fellow
✓ Mentoring from internationally recognized researchers
✓ Access to scientific capabilities relevant to the proposed research
Applicants must submit an original and detailed proposal describing their intended research and anticipated outcomes.
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Research Areas
The 2027 fellowship identifies four broad PNNL research areas:
• Scientific Discovery
• Energy Resiliency
• Data Science & Computing
• National Security
Applicants should develop a research proposal connected to the scientific and engineering mission areas of PNNL.
Eligibility Requirements
The fellowship is intended for qualified recent and upcoming PhD graduates in science and engineering who want to conduct research on a project of their choice.
Candidates must:
• Have completed a PhD in a science or engineering field related to PNNL mission areas within the previous three years, or complete the PhD before the fellowship begins.
• Hold the PhD from an accredited college or university.
• Be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States.
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Application Requirements
Applicants are required to prepare a detailed and original research proposal. The proposal should describe the planned research programme and the outcomes the candidate expects from the project.
PNNL directs candidates to its careers system for the complete application and current vacancy information.
Application Deadline
Applications for the 2027 Linus Pauling Fellowship are open until:
October 15, 2026
Apply Here
Submit your application through the official PNNL careers application linked from the fellowship page.
Apply for the Linus Pauling Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027
