The Sloan Foundation Declares 126 Research Awards Recipients for 2025
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has recently unveiled the latest recipients of their prestigious Sloan Research Fellowships. With a total of 126 early-career scholars handpicked, these budding scientists are recognized as the upcoming pioneers in their respective fields. Established in 1955, the Sloan fellowships honor outstanding U.S. and Canadian researchers that showcase exceptional creativity, innovation, and research contributions[1].
This year's Sloan Research Fellows were selected from seven scientific and technical fields, including chemistry, computer science, Earth system science, economics, mathematics, neuroscience, and physics. The chosen scholars will undoubtedly shape the future of their disciplines, contributing to groundbreaking research and fueling scientific advancements[2].
To be eligible for the Sloan fellowships, candidates must possess a Ph.D., be members of a U.S. or Canadian university faculty with a tenure-track appointment, and be noted for their commitment to teaching and research[1]. Awards are worth $75,000, granting awardees flexibility in funding research-related expenses over a two-year term[1].
The 2025 fellows hail from 51 institutions across the U.S. and Canada, with Northwestern University and MIT tying for the most represented institutes, boasting seven scholars each[3].
Sloan Research Fellowships have long been considered one of the most sought-after awards for young researchers. Historically, many Sloan Fellows have gone on to become trailblazers in their fields, with 58 recipients eventually earning the Nobel Prize[1].
Sources
[1] "Alfred P. Sloan Foundation" fact sheet. Retrieved from Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fact Sheet
[2] "Alfred P. Sloan Foundation announces new class of research fellows." Retrieved from Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Announces New Class of Research Fellows
[3] "Universities in United States with the most Sloan Research Fellowships." Retrieved from Universities with the most Sloan Research Fellowships
In 2025, several physics scholars will utilize the $75,000 Sloan Research Fellowships they've received to further their research-related endeavors. Due to their impressive physical science contributions, these fellows were among the 126 early-career scholars selected for Sloan Fellowships, aiming to become the next generation of distinguished physicists. The Sloan Foundation, established in 1955, has a history of honoring researchers with exceptional creativity, innovation, and teaching abilities, many of whom have later been recognized with the Nobel Prize.
