Arc Science Fellows

The Arc Science Fellows program is designed for outstanding early career scientists who are seeking an opportunity to transition to a principal investigator position directly after their doctoral training. To accelerate independent careers, this program provides Arc Fellows with leadership training and full salary and research support for their group.

Arc Science Fellows are active members of the Arc community and have the opportunity to interact and collaborate with our Core Investigators, Technology Centers and Translational Programs.

Arc Science Fellows are employed by the Institute and appointed for a five-year term at Arc, with a formal check-in after three years. Science Fellows will be independent group leaders that pursue research agendas with a combination of innovative technologies, originality, and risk that are unlikely to be supported by traditional funding sources.

Open Call for Applications


Arc Institute invites ambitious early-career scientists seeking to jumpstart their independent careers to apply for the Arc Science Fellow program.

Applications will be reviewed beginning December 4, 2023 and accepted until the position is filled. Arc plans to hire 1 - 2 new Science Fellows in the 2024 application cycle.

Becoming a Science Fellow at Arc

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Appointment

Arc Science Fellows are appointed for a five-year term at Arc, with a formal check-in after three years.

Science Fellows are independent group leaders who pursue research agendas with a combination of innovative technologies, originality, and risk that are unlikely to be supported by traditional funding sources.

Eligibility

This program is targeted to individuals who have completed their graduate training (e.g., PhD, MD, MD/PhD) within the last two years or expect to receive their PhD by Spring/Summer 2024.

Individuals who are authorized to work in the US as well as those who require visa sponsorship are eligible.

We welcome applications from candidates at any organization, not just those from our current partner universities.

Scientific Focus Areas

The focus areas for our current call for applications are Neurobiology, Immunology, Computational Science, Human Genetics, Chemical Biology, and Technology Development.

Focus areas are set for each application cycle.

Funding

Arc Science Fellows are provided an annual direct cost budget of $250K to support their research program, including a team of 2-4 people.

This is separate from and in addition to the salary and benefits of the Science Fellow.

Lab Space

Arc Science Fellow labs are located at Arc headquarters in the Stanford Research Park in Palo Alto, CA.

Our building is a state-of-the-art 100,000 sq. ft. research facility which houses all of our research labs, Technology Centers, core facilities, and extensive shared equipment.

Arc headquarters features open lab floor plans. Lab and office space assigned to each Arc Science Fellow can accommodate up to 4 people.

Resources

We have a robust infrastructure to support our research teams, including general operational and lab support, a centralized stockroom, and shared equipment for major molecular biology, biochemistry, and genomics workflows.

Arc Science Fellows have access to our technology platforms and core facilities and the opportunity to collaborate with Technology Centers. Our team of highly talented individuals also supports Science Fellows in the areas of people, recruiting, finance, legal, IP, lab operations, communications and university relations and academic affairs. We also have dedicated scientific publication support for all our researchers.

Additional questions you may have

Working at Arc as a Science Fellow

Will Arc be my employer?
How long is the appointment term?
How will my progress be evaluated?
Is this a faculty position?
Will I have an academic appointment at one of Arc’s partner universities?
Will I have a faculty mentor?
Where will my lab be located?
How much space will I have?
Will I have a team?
What administrative and operational support is provided at Arc?
What resources are available at Arc?
What are Technology Centers?
How will I interact with the Technology Centers at Arc?
Which shared resources will I have access to at partner universities?
Will I have teaching and service expectations?
Can I stay at my current university and still participate in the program?
How will I interact with the Core Investigators at Arc?
Is there a possibility to transition to a Core Investigator position at Arc after the Science Fellows program?

Funding

How much direct cost funding will I receive?
What is the salary for Arc Science Fellows?
Can I apply for NIH grants?
Can I apply for foundation grants?
Are there any internal Institute funds that I can apply for?
Questions? Please email sciencefellows@arcinstitute.org