About PRISM
Created in 2017, Stanford PRISM connects advanced graduate students from diverse backgrounds with potential postdoctoral mentors at Stanford. Twice a year, PRISM provides a unique opportunity for graduate students—especially those who may not have considered Stanford for postdoctoral training—to visit the campus, immerse themselves in its dynamic postdoctoral community, interview with faculty and lab groups, and network with current postdocs. With one of the largest postdoc populations in the country and a strong commitment to postdoctoral success, Stanford offers a uniquely rich postdoctoral training environment.
We encourage applications from all graduate students, with particular emphasis on those from backgrounds historically underrepresented in academia. Underrepresented groups include, but are not limited to, first-generation college graduates, individuals who have faced socioeconomic or educational disadvantages, people with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals, those underrepresented by gender identity, sexual orientation, or expression, and individuals who have overcome discrimination based on any aspect of their identity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and all applications will be evaluated in accordance with applicable laws.
Eligibility
PRISM applicants must:
- Be traveling from within the United States and its territories. Applications from students in Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, etc., may also be considered, pending funding availability. Travel funds are not available for those located overseas. Self-funding for internationally-located applicants is not permitted. Faculty funding may be considered.
- Intend to complete their PhD within 15 months of their PRISM visit, though later graduation dates may be considered, at the discretion of the faculty or program.
Citizenship requirements vary by School:
- Applications for faculty in the School of Medicine: Applicants must be eligible for NIH T-32 training grants, which are limited to US Citizens or Permanent Residents, by the time they will begin their postdoctoral appointment. Dreamers and DACA recipients are also welcome to apply.
- Applications for faculty in the Schools of Engineering, Humanities & Sciences, and the Doerr School of Sustainability: Applicants may be of any citizenship with appropriate visa status.
Don't miss out – apply for PRISM today and join us on campus this spring! The deadline to apply is February 25, 2025.
For more information, please visit our website.