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Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship is part of Penn’s ongoing efforts to diversify the academic research community.

About the Fellowship

The University of Pennsylvania Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship is a prestigious program aimed at enhancing diversity within the university’s academic community. Designed to support early career postdoctoral scholars interested in faculty and research careers, this program contributes to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education through teaching, research, and service. It expands efforts to diversify the postdoctoral community and cultivate a pool of exceptional candidates for future careers in academia and industry. Recipients receive research fellowships, faculty mentoring, travel and research funding, and academic networking opportunities within their respective schools, fostering their professional development and research independence.


Meet the Fellows

Penn has Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellows conducting research in the majority of schools across campus and engaged a wide range of scholarly disciplines.

Vinitha Rangarajan headshot

Vinitha Rangarajan

School of Engineering and Applied Science
Bioengineering
Trina Kumodzi headshot

Trina Kumodzi

School of Nursing
Biobehavioral Health Sciences
Tiffany Huang headshot

Tiffany Huang

School of Arts & Sciences
Sociology
Collins Stanley

Stanley Collins

Weitzman School of Design
City & Regional Planning
Tianna Barnes headshot

Tianna Barnes

The Wharton School
Management
Tamunotonye "Tonye" Briggs headshot

Tamunotonye “Tonye” Briggs

School of Engineering and Applied Science
Bioengineering

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to apply to the Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program?
The Program is open to all persons who meet the eligibility criteria without regard to race, gender, or ethnicity.
Can I still be considered if I do not have U.S. citizenship or permanent residency?
Applicants must be US citizens, permanent residents or DACA recipient.
Can I apply if I have a JD, MD, PsyD, or VMD, instead of a PhD?
Professional applicants (MD., DMD, VMD JD, etc.) within a year of completing their post-degree professional training are eligible to apply.
Am I eligible if I am doing my doctoral program at Penn?
Yes Penn doctoral students are eligible to apply.
Can I apply if I have a master’s degree?
Applicants must have a terminal degree.