Call for Applications: 2025 Dow BEST Symposium

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Dow invites outstanding doctoral and postdoctoral scientists to apply by April 30, 2025, for participation in the BEST Symposium – Building Engineering & Science Talent. The BEST Symposium is an industrial research career conference sponsored by Dow and aimed at underrepresented U.S. doctoral and postdoctoral scientists. Applicants must have received a doctorate by November 2026. Please note that Postdocs will be considered if the doctorate was obtained after July 1, 2022.

BEST Symposium participants will:

• Gain a broader understanding of Dow’s science and technology areas
• Interact with all levels of R&D scientists & leadership
• Network with other early career scientists
• Learn about the skills necessary for a successful career in a global organization
• Learn what industrial recruiters look for in PhD and Postdoc scientists
• Be exposed to an array of career opportunities in industrial research
• For invited candidates, all associated costs will be paid for by Dow (this is a multi-day immersive in-person event) 

Eligibility: 

• Applicants must have a doctorate degree received by November 2025. For maximum individual benefit, a limited number of applicants will be chosen to participate.
• Preferred degree areas are chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, physics, and closely related fields.
• Research applicable to the focus and topic of the award

Additional Information: 

• Dow will pay for all associated costs for invited candidates.
• Participation may lead to future employment opportunities, but it does not guarantee it.
• Preferred Disciplines Include:
• Organic Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• Polymer Science
• Materials Science
• Chemical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Physics
• Other closely related fields

Submission deadline: Tuesday, April 30th, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET.