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Eligibility Criteria for Prospective UW Distinguished Research Fellows

Candidates must:

  • Have obtained a fully conferred PhD or other appropriate terminal degree from an accredited university prior to starting the Fellowship.
  • Received their PhD or other appropriate terminal degree within the past two years (after July 1, 2023) if the nominee is currently in another postdoctoral training role. PhD or other appropriate terminal degree can have been received earlier than two years ago if the candidate took a break between their graduate training and pursuing postdoctoral training.
  • If a candidate received their degree before July 1, 2023 and will have more than two years of postdoctoral training, they are ineligible for this program.
  • Begin their postdoctoral position between July 1, 2025 and Jan. 6, 2026.
  • Complete an individual development plan (IDP). The IDP should serve as the basis for the mentoring and training plan. For more information: https://postdoc.wisc.edu/careers/idp/
  • Complete UW–Madison Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research (RECR) course in Canvas.
  • The candidate if selected as a Fellow can complete this course after the selection process and when they have their UW Madison ID.
  • Show evidence of exceptional scholarly achievement (such as research or creative expression outcomes, honors or other academic designation).
  • Demonstrate a commitment to a career in research and creative expression.

Notes:

  • Nominees who are currently working at University of Wisconsin-Madison as postdocs (research associate, postdoctoral fellow or postdoctoral trainee) must have been hired after July 1, 2023.
  • There is no citizenship requirement for this initiative.