Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Eligibility
• Application Packet
• Submitting your application packet
• Follow up
• Other Questions

Eligibility:

I'm not a Stanford student, can I still apply?
Yes. Our fellowship program is open to applicants from outside of Stanford University.

Do you accept applications from outside of the United States?
Yes. We accept applications from around the world.

I received my doctorate degree 3 or more years ago. Why am I not eligible?
The university views postdoctoral fellowships a training opportunity for recent graduates. This is why they require that all appointed fellows have received their degree within 3 years at the start of the appointment. Since you received your degree over 3 years prior to the upcoming academic year, you are already considered a professional in your field thus making you ineligible for our program. 

Application Packet:

Should the research proposal be single or double spaced?
Either will be fine.

What is a "letter of application"?
The letter of application is basically a cover letter to your CV. It gives you an opportunity to introduce yourself to give us a better idea of your fit within our center. (research, accomplishments, goals ...etc.)

Should I submit all parts of application packet together?
To avoid incomplete application packets, it would be best to submit all parts of your application packet together. But we understand if your graduate transcripts and/or letters of recommendations need to come in separately.

Can I email my application packet to you?
No. Please do not email or fax any part of your application file to me to.  However if you reside overseas we may be able to make an exception. Please contact me at akada@stanford.edu prior to submitting your file for instructions.

Submitting your application packet:

Can I use an express courier service for tracking purposes?
Yes.  Please avoid delivery dates that fall within the university winter closure since our office will be closed.

Can I fax my application file to you?
No

Can I email my application file to you?
No.  However if you reside overseas we can make an exception. Please contact me at akada@stanford.edu prior to submitting your file for instructions.

Follow-up:

Can I contact you to find out if my application packet is complete?
If you sent your entire application packet in one envelope with your name on the return address I will be happy to check for you. Otherwise, please wait until a week after the deadline to give us time to file all the applications.

When will we be notified?
Mid-march 

Other Questions:

How many of each (pre-doc/postdoc) are you planning on selecting this year?
We are planning on awarding three to four fellowship appointments. We do not know how many of each we will be selecting.

If i were to be selected as a postdoctoral fellow, but was unsuccessful at conferring the degree in time will I lose my fellowship appointment?
You will be able to come in as a pre-doctoral fellow for the full academic year, at the lower stipend level.

What other fellowship opportunities does CDDRL offer?
Please visit our website at http://cddrl.stanford.edu/fellowships or FSI's at http://fsi.stanford.edu/fellowships for other fellowship opportunities.

I did not get selected, and/or was not eligible to apply for the Hewlett Fellowship Program. What other options are there?
Occasionally (but rarely) we accept applications for visiting scholars and visiting researchers at our center. Please contact me at akada@stanford.edu for more information.