Series Note: GradFund recently conducted an extensive analysis of more than 100 past Fulbright applications in order to better understand what characteristics predict success. Using a number of different statistical techniques, we were able to identify three variables that consistently contributed to success: affiliation depth, literature citations, and the strength and coherence of the applicant’s thesis in […]
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Postdoctoral Opportunities
Most of the postdoc opportunities at LLNL are in the science and technology discipline organizations. Opportunities may be available in the Computation Directorate, Engineering Directorate, Global Security Principal Directorate, National Ignition Facility and Photon Science Principal Directorate, Physical and Life Sciences Directorate, or Weapons and Complex Integration Principal Directorate. See the website for current openings
Lawrence Fellowship
The Lawrence Fellowship provides the recipients with three years of scientific freedom to pursue creative, groundbreaking projects of their own design. Lawrence Fellowships are awarded to candidates with exceptional talent, scientific track records, and potential for significant achievements. Typically two to four fellowships are awarded each year. To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must […]
Nuclear Science for National Security Graduate Fellowship
The Glenn T. Seaborg Institute and the Radiation Detection Center at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) are pleased to offer a new fellowship opportunity for graduate student research in areas of nuclear science relevant to national security. Outstanding students are invited to apply to conduct research in the areas of nuclear engineering, nuclear and radiochemisty, […]
“Affiliation Depth” and the Fulbright-IIE Research-Study Grant
Series Note: GradFund recently conducted an extensive analysis of more than 100 past Fulbright applications in order to better understand what characteristics predict success. Using a number of different statistical techniques, we were able to identify three variables that consistently contributed to success: affiliation depth, literature citations, and the strength and coherence of the applicant’s thesis in […]