Between rounds: This call is not accepting applications right now; the funder has not published the next round's dates. The 2027 round is closed to new applicants: letters of intent were due 4 Sep 2026 and full applications (by invitation only) are due 11 Dec 2026. The foundation says the letter-of-intent portal is generally open June to September; the 2028 dates are not announced yet. Check the funder page.
Arnold O. Beckman Postdoctoral Fellowship in Chemical Sciences or Chemical Instrumentation
- Status
- Between rounds
- Funder
- Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation
- Next window
- The 2027 round is closed to new applicants: letters of intent were due 4 Sep 2026 and full applications (by invitation only) are due 11 Dec 2026. The foundation says the letter-of-intent portal is generally open June to September; the 2028 dates are not announced yet. Check the funder page.
- Amount
- $224,000 over 2 years for salary, fringe benefits and research costs (optional third year of $118,000); instrumentation fellows get up to $200,000 more for materials
- Region
- United States (US citizens, permanent residents or DACA recipients)
- Last checked
- 30 Oct 2026
- Official page
- Funder page
Eligibility in plain language
For PhD students finishing a chemical-sciences PhD by 1 May of the award year, or postdocs with a chemical-sciences PhD and no more than 18 months of postdoctoral experience. You must be a US citizen, permanent resident or DACA recipient; visa holders are not eligible. No full-time faculty appointments.
Summary
Two-year postdoctoral fellowships in fundamental chemistry (including chemical engineering) or chemical instrumentation at US institutions.