Paglia Post-Bac Research Fellowship in USA

  •  Fellowship
  •  20-Feb-2026
  •   United States
  • $$  Two-year research fellowship with stipend and return travel support

Carleton College is proud to announce the 2025 Paglia Post-Bac Research Fellowship. If you’re a graduating senior in a STEM field and ready to explore advanced research, this fellowship could be your path to a PhD and beyond.

International students are able to participate in the Fellowship as part of their OPT (optional practical training) F-1 visa extension. Graduating seniors from Carleton College majoring in STEM fields are eligible to apply. Applicants must plan to pursue a research-focused career (MD/PhD allowed, but not MD-only). They must graduate by June 2025 and start the fellowship by September 2025

Carleton College is a private liberal arts college located in Northfield, Minnesota, USA. Known for its rigorous academics, strong focus on undergraduate teaching, and collaborative learning environment, Carleton offers a broad range of programs in the arts, sciences, and humanities. The college emphasizes critical thinking, research, and global engagement, and is consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the United States.
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Paglia Post-Bac Research Fellowship in USA Established in 1866, Carleton College is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium-sized town of Northfield (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Minnesota. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, Carleton College is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Carleton College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 153 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities, including international students on F-1 OPT

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The fellowship is open to graduating seniors majoring in STEM disciplines represented on Carleton’s STEM Board

  • Admissible Criteria:

    • Must graduate by June 2025

    • Must begin the fellowship by September 2025

    • Demonstrated interest in pursuing a research-focused career (not clinical MD only; MD/PhD is acceptable)

    • Prior research experience or strong potential for research

    • Consultation with faculty and securing of a research placement at a US R1 university or similar institution

    • Submission of two recommendation letters (including one from a research supervisor or faculty member in major)

    • International students must participate under OPT regulations

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Offered Benefits

  • Two-year immersive research experience at a top-tier research institution

  • Stipend based on institutional norms and location

  • Access to academic resources, seminars, courses, and mentoring at host institution

  • Travel costs covered for required return visit to Carleton

  • Enhanced preparation for PhD applications and professional development in research

Application Process

  • Please attach the following documents in a single PDF to the  online Application form:
    1. CV/Resume including list of honors, awards, etc.; list of publications and presentations; research/other employment experience; non-academic interests and activities, as appropriate to your specific background and experience;
    2. Research statement (maximum 750 words, citations excluded) that describes the proposed research you will do as a post-bac fellow (what will be undertaken? where and with whom – and why? what skills, techniques, experience will you gain through participation in the research project?);
    3. Personal statement (maximum 750 words) that describes how this opportunity will affect your career trajectory (what are your career plans? what factors in your background or experience – academic and personal – have shaped your decision and ability to pursue a STEM career? why is this opportunity a good next step for you? what will you gain from the particular placement, beyond what is described in your research statement?); and
    4. a Transcript (please order an official e-version through the  Registrar’s Office).
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