Postdoctoral Funding through FPR
The Foundation for Psychocultural Research
NOTE:
CBD does not directly fund postdoctoral fellows and cannot accept applications for postdoctoral research. However, we welcome postdoctoral scholars who have obtained funding from other sources, including from CBD’s funding agency, the Foundation for Psychocultural Research. The following information is provided by FPR and all queries should be directed to info@thefpr.org.
FPR: Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Foundation for Psychocultural Research POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES OF CULTURE AND NEUROSCIENCE
PURPOSE:
The Foundation for Psychocultural Research (The FPR) provides a limited number of fellowships aimed at advancing interdisciplinary research projects and scholarship at the intersection of psychology, culture, neuroscience and psychiatry, with emphasis on psychocultural factors as central, not peripheral.
These fellowships are intended to support scholars with a proven record of stellar achievements, and who will be future leaders of their interdisciplinary fields.
ELIGIBILITY:
Applicants must have a doctoral or M.D. degree and should have interest in pursuing a career involving interdisciplinary research in psychology, culture, neuroscience and psychiatry. The research will involve substantial engagement in the current topical foci, which includes integrative research on neurobiology, culture, and mental illness.
Candidates must conduct their proposed research under primary and secondary sponsors who hold an academic appointment at UCLA. For interdisciplinary purpose, sponsors should come from different disciplines. Candidates should be eligible to hold a postdoctoral appointment at UCLA. Candidates are also required to attend interdisciplinary seminars offered by the FPR-UCLA Center for Culture, Brain, and Development throughout their fellowship appointment at UCLA.
STIPEND AND INSTITUTIONAL ALLOWANCE:
Fellowship stipend is $40,000 per year.
A support allowance of up to $1,500 per year, to be used at the sponsor's discretion, to help defray the fellow's research supplies or travel to scientific meetings.
The FPR does not permit deductions to cover administrative expenses from either the stipend or the institutional allowance. The fellowship may be extended for one additional year, based on the evaluation of the previous year's excellent performance. This extension is not automatic. Requests for extension should be submitted to the Foundation by February 15. Progress reports from both sponsors are required to accompany extension requests.
DEADLINES FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:
Annual deadline for the receipt of letter of intents is September 30. Annual deadline for the receipt of completed applications is February 15. If a deadline falls on a weekend, applications will be accepted on Monday. Allow a minimum of 4 months between the deadline and the desired activation date. Fellowships must activate within one year of the deadline. Applicants are notified of the review committee's decision within 12 weeks of deadline.
More information about FPR Postdoctoral Fellowships
FPR Postdoctoral Application
More information about FPR-funded Postdoctoral Studies at UCLA
