Purdue University Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellowships in US, 2020

Published: 16 May 2019

Purdue University, US awards the Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellowships in memory of Dr. Lillian Moller Gilbreth, Professor at Purdue from 1935-1948

Dr Gilbreth was a world renowned pioneer in the application of psychology to industrial engineering, her work epitomized interdisciplinary research and broader impact on industry and society.

Program goals
The goal of the Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at Purdue Engineering is to attract and prepare outstanding individuals with recently awarded PhDs for a career in engineering academia through interdisciplinary research, training, and professional development.

The Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellows are selected not only for their outstanding scholarly achievements and proposed innovative interdisciplinary research but also for their potential for broader impact on industry and society.

At the university, they will conduct research with faculty mentors in different fields and participate in professional development activities tailored to their chosen academic.

Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellowships Post Doctorate

Application Deadline	May 16, 2019
Country to study	United States
School to study	Purdue University
Type	Postgraduate
Course to study	View courses
Sponsor	Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellowships

Benefits of Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellowships Post Doctorate

Benefits

Gilbreth Fellows are appointed for a two-year term, and receive an annual stipend of $60,000 and benefits. A $5,000 grant is also provided for professional development such as attending conferences or workshops and are mentored for their future academic careers through a variety of programs. 

Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellowships Post Doctorate Courses

• Engineering
• MSc Advanced Nursing MSc Economic Development and Policy Analysis MSc Economics and Development Economics MA Education MSc Midwifery Studies and Maternal and Newborn Health MPH Public Health MPH Public Health (Global Health)

Selection Process

July 2019: call to engineering faculty to post research topics on the LGPF website. 
August 2019: website with proposed topics made live to interested applicants
December 6, 2019: Deadline to receive full application packets with recommendation letters.
March 2020: the 2020 Lillian Gilbreth postdoc fellows announced; 2020 cohort fellows can start their assignments as early as April 2020

Application Documents

1. Cover letter describing how the Gilbreth Fellowship will help the candidates progress toward their goals in Engineering academia.
2. Curriculum Vitae including list of publications.
3. One-page research statement that includes goals and significance of proposed interdisciplinary work and suggests potential Purdue engineering faculty members who can be co-advisors.
4. A one-page essay on their proposed broader impact through education/outreach/engagement.
5. Three letters of recommendation that include detailed assessments of (a) the candidate’s qualifications and (b) potential for success in academia through scholarly research and broader impact through research/education/engagement. 

Applicants should upload the cover letter, curriculum vita, research statement and impact statement as a single .pdf file via our application form

Application Deadline

May 16, 2019

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellowships on engineering.purdue.edu to apply