Institute for Advanced Study — School of Natural Sciences Memberships 2027-28 (Physics and Astrophysics)
Research memberships at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton for independent research in theoretical and mathematical natural sciences, including physics and astrophysics.
| Amount / funding | Full stipend support; postdoctoral appointments typically three years (cash figure not stated on the official applying page checked) |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 15 November 2026 (physics/astrophysics, via AcademicJobsOnline; biology has no fixed deadline and is excluded from this dated item) |
| Start date | ESTIMATE: ESTIMATE: September 2027 (2027-28 academic year) (ESTIMATE — based on previous IAS academic years starting in autumn; official announcement states the 2027-28 academic year without a calendar start date) |
| Level | postdoc, fellowship |
| Funding type | stipend-only |
| Field | 05 Natural Sciences |
About this scholarship
Research memberships at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton for independent research in theoretical and mathematical natural sciences, including physics and astrophysics.
Minimum requirements
Postdoctoral level or higher in theoretical astrophysics, biology, cosmology, mathematical physics, quantum field theory, particle phenomenology, string theory or quantum gravity; selected on ability to conduct independent research; mid-career scientists (5–10 years from PhD) strongly encouraged for some categories
Application checklist
- Confirm you meet the stated eligibility for Institute for Advanced Study — School of Natural Sciences Memberships 2027-28 (Physics and Astrophysics): Postdoctoral level or higher in theoretical astrophysics, biology, cosmology, mathematical physics, quantum field theory, particle phenomenology, string theory or quantum gravity.
- Apply through the official application route for Institute for Advanced Study — School of Natural Sciences Memberships 2027-28 (Physics and Astrophysics) (ias.edu); follow the portal steps on that page rather than an aggregator page.
- Prepare your academic transcripts, CV and research proposal or statement for Institute for Advanced Study — School of Natural Sciences Memberships 2027-28 (Physics and Astrophysics); check the official page for the exact document list for this programme.
- Ask referees early for Institute for Advanced Study — School of Natural Sciences Memberships 2027-28 (Physics and Astrophysics) and check the official page whether references are required for this programme.
- Check the official page whether any language evidence or test score is required for Institute for Advanced Study — School of Natural Sciences Memberships 2027-28 (Physics and Astrophysics) (language of instruction on the record: English).
- Submit by the deadline on the record for Institute for Advanced Study — School of Natural Sciences Memberships 2027-28 (Physics and Astrophysics): 15 November 2026 (physics/astrophysics, via AcademicJobsOnline; biology has no fixed deadline and is excluded from this dated item).
- Budget Institute for Advanced Study — School of Natural Sciences Memberships 2027-28 (Physics and Astrophysics) on the funding stated on the record: Full stipend support. Check the official page for what is and is not covered.
Application tips
- For Institute for Advanced Study — School of Natural Sciences Memberships 2027-28 (Physics and Astrophysics) (United States; postdoc, fellowship): work back from the 15 November 2026 (physics/astrophysics, via AcademicJobsOnline; biology has no fixed deadline and is excluded… deadline and submit early enough for references and documents to arrive, noting any time zone stated on the record.
- Check the eligibility edge for Institute for Advanced Study — School of Natural Sciences Memberships 2027-28 (Physics and Astrophysics) first: Postdoctoral level or higher in theoretical astrophysics, biology, cosmology, mathematical physics, quantum field theory, particle phenomenology, string theory or quantum gravity; If any clause does not clearly cover you, ask the sponsor before spending time on the full application.
- Budget Institute for Advanced Study — School of Natural Sciences Memberships 2027-28 (Physics and Astrophysics) on Full stipend support; check the official page for what is excluded (fees, travel, living costs). Funding type on the record: stipend-only. Do not assume full coverage unless the record states it.
- For Institute for Advanced Study — School of Natural Sciences Memberships 2027-28 (Physics and Astrophysics) (05 Natural Sciences), make your research proposal specific to the host department's work and to the programme's stated focus, and show how your background fits that focus rather than writing a generic proposal.
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
Tags: postdoc, physics, astrophysics, natural sciences, research