Upon completion, the recipient must teach at a participating historically black college or university. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and can be submitted anytime. Most research opportunities at ARL are open to U.S. citizens only. The selected participants will work in an Army laboratory with senior ARL scientists and engineers. Fellowships are awarded for one year, but may be renewed for a second and third year based upon the recommendation of the applicant's advisor and the availability of laboratory funds.
Higher stipends are available for senior appointments.
The program provides participants with family health insurance, life insurance, and disability. Travel and relocation funds are also available. The program is designed to increase the involvement of creative and highly trained scientists and engineers from academia and industry to scientific and technical areas that are of interest and relevant to the Navy. There is also a special initiative to increase the number of female postdoctoral participants in the program. The ONR Postdoctoral Fellowship Program provides approximately 40 new postdoctoral appointments per year.