University of Michigan's
President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

The University seeks applicants whose research, teaching, and service will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education. The program is particularly interested in scholars with the potential to bring to their research and undergraduate teaching the critical perspective that comes from their non-traditional educational background or understanding of the experiences of groups historically underrepresented in higher education.

Eligibility for the fellowship may vary by year. For the 2022-23 cycle, the University welcomes applications from potential fellows who aim to work with faculty mentors in the following eight schools and colleges:

• School of Dentistry
• College of Engineering
• School for the Environment and Sustainability
• School of Kinesiology
• School of Music, Theatre and Dance
• School of Nursing
• School of Public Health
• Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

Expectations for Mentors and Host Departments

President's Postdoctoral Fellowship mentors are tenured/tenure-track faculty who take an active role in helping the fellow to plan and achieve their research and career goals. Host departments are expected to include the fellow in departmental events, provide space and administrative support, and offer opportunities for career development, including consideration for a faculty position at the University of Michigan.

Proactive Steps Interested Departments Can Take

• Cultivate exciting postdoc applicants
• Ensure potential faculty mentors get to know potential applicants
• Consider bringing potential applicants to campus for an informal visit before the application deadline
• Plan how the department will assess a fellow’s suitability for a tenure track offer

Applications

• On-line applications due by November 1, 2022
• Letters of support from up to two University of Michigan faculty mentors and up to two references due by November 8, 2022
• Letter of support from University of Michigan department chair/director/dean due by December 1, 2022
• See the PPFP website for more information