About Us

The Intelligence Community (IC) Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program offers scientists and engineers from a wide variety of disciplines unique opportunities to conduct research in a wide range of topics relevant to the Intelligence Community. The research is conducted by the Postdocs, while working in partnership with a Research Advisor and collaborating with an advisor from the Intelligence Community.

In partnership with the Research Advisor, the Postdoc composes and submits a technical proposal that responds to a research opportunity identified at: https://orise.orau.gov/icpostdoc/current-opportunities.html

Award Details:

• Annual stipends range from $78,000 to $82,000, depending on research location
• Annual travel budget of up to $6,000§Appointments for 2 years, and option to extend for a third year
• Host institutions receive an annual laboratory budget of up to $5,000
• Research Advisors receive a $10,000 stipend and an annual travel budget of up to $2,000

To learn more and to apply, please visit https://orise.orau.gov/icpostdoc/

Applications Accepted Jan. 3 - Feb. 28, 2023

Postdoc Eligibility:

• U. S. citizenship required
• Ph.D. received within 5 years of the application deadline

About ORISE

ORISE is managed by ORAU, a university consortium of more than 100 major Ph.D.-granting academic institutions and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. ORAU has been working with government agencies, universities, and corporate entities since 1946 to advance scientific research and education, protect health and the environment, and strengthen national security.

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