Intelligence Community - Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program

overview

the intelligence community postdoctoral research fellowship program: transforming scientific discovery into national security advantage

where intelligence innovation meets mission impact - apply your experience to america s most critical challenges

launched in 2000, the ic postdoctoral research fellowship program is dedicated to funding transformative unclassified research that aligns with the strategic interests of the intelligence community (ic). To ensure the research agenda remains responsive to the pressing needs of effective intelligence operations, senior scientists within the ic annually pinpoint vital research topics spanning diverse disciplines, from artificial intelligence, quantum computing and sensing, biotechnology, and energy and power.

Primarily supported by the director of national intelligence (dni), the ic postdoc program bridges the research community and the ic by mobilizing top-tier researchers to tackle challenges crucial to ic objectives. Through collaboration among ic advisors, postdocs, and research advisors, the program not only advances essential scientific inquiry but also nurtures the next generation of intelligence science and technology leaders while strengthening ties with academia.

accelerate your research impact in the intelligence community

• quarterly research reviews with direct ic feedback
• ic community research results showcase
• research related conference(s)
• collaborative opportunities with fellow ic postdocs
• elite standards, exceptional opportunities and postdoc accomplishments

• an annual stipend ranging from $87,000 to $82,000 to include a health insurance stipend
• travel allowance for conference attendance
• laboratory budget allowance
• relocation allowance up to $3,500 for participants who relocate more than fifty miles, one-way to the assigned hosting site
• direct mentorship from ic subject matter experts
• opportunity to gain experience researching problems at the forefront of national security

• postdoc eligibility
  • u.s. Citizens only
  • ph.d. In a relevant field must be completed before beginning the appointment and within five years of the appointment start date
  • proposal must be associated with an accredited u.s. University, college, or u.s. Government laboratory
  • eligible candidates may only receive one award from the orise research participation programs at the office of the director of national intelligence
• research advisor eligibility
  • must be an employee of an accredited u.s. University, college or u.s. Government laboratory
  • are not required to be u.s. Citizens