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The application period closes on November 15, 2024.
Following review of all applications, the SEED committee will notify all applicants of their status by December 2024. Selected candidates will be invited to the Stage 2 on-site event. All candidates chosen for Stage 2 will also be invited to Stage 3 written proposals. Fellowship offers are made April 2025.
Yes, if you applied in previous years, you can apply again as long as you have no more than 36 months inclusive of all postdoctoral experiences in order to fulfill the SEED 2-year requirement.
A complete application requires 3 parts:
i) a description of the novel research questions you are interested in addressing and/or innovative techniques/capabilities you would bring to an existing research question relevant to work being done at APL (1,200 words limit – approximately 2 pages).
ii) a statement describing how your academic background and analytic or technical skill set positions you to make progress on the proposed research question (600 word limit – approximately one page).
iii) a curriculum vitae, including a publication list and any additional scholarly output such as technical reports, software, presentations, etc.
Applications must be summitted here: https://apply.interfolio.com/152414
Possible research areas include Oceanography, Ocean Engineering, Acoustics, Marine Robotics, Marine Energy, Polar Science, Medical Ultrasound, Signal Processing, and Autonomy. A list of APL-UW departments can be found here: https://apl.uw.edu/departments/departments.php. Projects that reach across multiple research areas are encouraged.
- novelty of proposed research
- whether the applicant’s skillset positions them to perform the proposed research and expand APL research capabilities
- alignment of the proposed research with the broad APL research themes and potential to instigate new collaborations within APL and the broader UW research community and;
- applicant’s demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and communicate the results.
Yes, following review of all applications, the SEED committee will notify all applicants of their status by December 2024
Yes, non-U.S. citizens are welcome and encouraged to apply.