Overview
Up-to-three-year residential postdoctoral fellowships in complexity science for eligible early-career researchers from any country and scientific discipline with strong quantitative skills.
Complete research opportunity details
SFI’s 2027 Complexity Postdoctoral Fellowships, including the Omidyar Fellowships, provide up to three years in residence in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with intellectual freedom, transdisciplinary collaboration, discretionary research and collaboration funds, a competitive salary, generous benefits, paid family leave, and structured leadership training. SFI does not publish one universal salary amount on the current call.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants need a PhD in any scientific discipline granted within six years of the application deadline or expected by September 2027, strong quantitative and computational skills, an exemplary academic record, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and demonstrated interest in transdisciplinary research. Candidates from any country may apply. U.S. citizenship is not required; successful international candidates must be legally able to work in the United States, and SFI states it can sponsor a J-1 visa but not an H-1B visa for this programme.
Tips for this postdoctoral opportunity
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- Match your research background to the project, laboratory, supervisor and required methods rather than applying only from the title.
- Prepare a focused academic CV, transcripts, publications and research statement or proposal when requested by the official call.
- Confirm funding duration, stipend/salary, tuition coverage, start date and eligibility for international applicants.
- Contact a supervisor before applying only when the official instructions recommend or require it.
Verification notes
The official SFI job page confirms applications for the 2027 cohort from 27 July through 30 September 2026. The authorized application portal states the exact deadline is 30 September 2026 at 11:59 PM MDT (UTC−6), normalized to 1 October 2026 at 05:59 UTC.
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