Argonne National Laboratory - Named Fellowships

Argonne National Laboratory has a long-standing tradition of attracting top early career talent through the Named Fellowship Program. These prestigious fellowships are awarded internationally each year to outstanding doctoral scientists and engineers who are at early points in promising careers. The Maria Goeppert Mayer Fellowship honors the legacy of Maria Goeppert Mayer as a pioneering Argonne Nuclear Physicist and Noble Prize Winner. The Walter Massey Fellowship honors the legacy of Dr. Walter Massey, former Argonne Director and distinguished advocate of science and education.

Argonne offers the opportunity for fellows to perform research in a scientifically and technologically rich, mission-driven environment; present and publish research; contribute to the overall research efforts of the Laboratory; advance knowledge in the areas of basic and applied research; and strengthen our national scientific and technical capabilities. Candidates with a strong interest in a research career in a Department of Energy national laboratory are encouraged to apply.

Fellows will work closely with an Argonne sponsor to pursue your research interests and are hired as an Argonne Scholar with full benefits, a highly competitive salary and a stipend for research support. Fellows may renew their appointments on an annual basis for up to 3 years, with the possibility of retention. The first two years of the fellowship are funded 100% by Argonne’s Laboratory Directed Research Development (LDRD) Program. The third year is funded 50% by LDRD and 50% by other programs identified by the fellow and sponsor. This model allows fellows to advance independent research as outlined in their fellowship proposal, while making significant contributions to Laboratory initiatives.

Argonne seeks applications addressing the following topics:  

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) 
• Quantum Information Science and Technology (QIST)
• Microelectronics
• Biotechnology
• Critical minerals
• Nuclear fuel recycling
• Advanced manufacturing 
• Grid-edge technologies

While not required, applications that will utilize AI LLMs, agentic workflows, and/or AI-driven laboratories to advance these domain science areas are highly encouraged.

Additional priority areas for proposals and resources describing research initiatives and missions are available on the Named Fellowship website.

• Ph.D. conferred within five years at the time of application or completion of Ph.D. requirements by commencement of appointment
• Evidence of academic achievement with potential for technical and research leadership

• Research in areas that align with Argonne’s mission

• Demonstrated leadership through collaborations, service on committees, mentorship, outreach, professional society engagement, etc.
• Creativity and motivation
• Excellent communication skills
• Alignment with Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

• Research proposal, project plan, and investigator background must be submitted using the proposal template
• Three letters of recommendation—refer to applicant instructions for guidance
• CV—uploaded through the application link
• Graduate transcripts—refer to applicant instructions for acceptable format

Letters of recommendation must be sent directly via e-mail to fellowships@anl.gov. In the subject line please include the name of the candidate. Advice for letter writers is included in the applicant instructions.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.