Application instructions for Argonne Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) Named Fellowships honoring Dr. Maria Goeppert Mayer and Dr. Walter Massey. The deadline for applications is October 1, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Central Time (U.S.).
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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 Dr. 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.
View the LDRD Named Fellowships page for more information. The deadline to receive all the application materials is 7:00 p.m. Central Time on October 1, 2026.