DISC has launched a new fellowship opportunity for current postdoctoral researchers. Our DISC Postdoctoral Fellowship aims to support OU postdoctoral researchers in their research and professional development toward their career goals. Each award will be up to $5,000. The FY26 seed funding opportunities are now available.
The fall opportunities have passed, but stay tuned—we will be announcing the spring opportunities soon!
A postdoctoral researcher can only be awarded one DISC fellowship per year.
All team members must be DISC members.
Please submit a two-page summary of the proposed work to jimeney2@ou.edu by the following deadlines using the template below or another template as appropriate. Please note that references are excluded from this page count.
Please include a brief description of how you plan to use the funds (no indirect cost). Proposals that do not include this information will be rejected without review.
The number of awards: DISC will award three fellowships total of up to $5,000 each in Fall 2025. Summer opportunities will also be available.
What can the funding be used for?
The funds can be put towards the following activities: open-access publication fees, conference or research travel, conference registration fees, team-building meetings or workshops, stakeholder engagement/outreach, undergraduate research support, and acquiring or collecting pilot data. For questions regarding additional funding restrictions, please contact jimeney2@ou.edu.
How long do I have to use the funds?
You will have one year to use the funds. A DISC mentor will meet with you regularly to develop a timeline for your fellowship, clarify the reporting requirements, support your progress, and answer additional questions.
If I am not selected, can I reapply?
Yes, you can reapply if you are not selected. Should you have any additional questions, please email jimeney2@ou.edu.
If my team needs more time, are extensions available? Extensions will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
