Great research and a more equitable academy go hand in hand. UCSB partners with the following fellowship programs to support postdoctoral scholars whose work and presence advance that vision.
Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (CPFP)
UCSB's Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellowship supports outstanding scholars in all fields whose research, teaching, and service align with UC’s mission and values. Fellows are selected from the top-ranked applicants to the UC President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program who identify a mentor at UCSB. Our office manages the selection process for this fellowship.
UC President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (PPFP)
Established in 1984, the UC President's Postdoctoral Fellowship was created to encourage PhD recipients from underrepresented communities to pursue academic careers at the University of California. This competitive program offers research fellowships, faculty mentoring, and professional development to outstanding scholars across all fields. Applications are due annually November 1st. Find more information at the UC President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program website.
Crossing Latinidades Humanities Research Initiative
Crossing Latinidades is a multi-institutional program anchored by a consortium of R1 Hispanic-Serving Institutions, including UCSB. It supports a national cohort of doctoral students in U.S. Latino/a/x Humanities Studies on their path to the professoriate, through an annual Summer Institute that serves as an intellectual home for emerging scholars in the field. The Chicano Studies Institute facilitates the selection process for this fellowship. Learn more at the Crossing Latinidades website.
HSRU AscendR Postdoctoral Program
The HSRU Postdoctoral Fellowship is a competitive, year-long program that prepares postdoctoral scholars for tenure-track roles at research-intensive Hispanic-Serving Institutions. Through mentorship, cross-institutional collaboration, and professional development, it cultivates the next generation of faculty committed to serving diverse student communities. Our office manages the selection process for this fellowship. Learn more at the HSRU AscendR Postdoctoral Program website.