The Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP), located at UC Santa Barbara, is the first and foremost scientific research facility where theorists in physics and allied fields congregate, for sustained periods of time, to work together intensely on a broad range of questions arising from investigations at the leading edges of science.
The purpose of the Graduate Fellowship Program is to offer a unique opportunity for advanced physics doctoral students from around the world who have proven (via publications and other information provided) that they are able to meaningfully spend a minimum period of 5 months at the KITP, participate in KITP research programs, and broaden their pursuit of theoretical physics in areas of current research. Candidates will be towards the end of their graduate work with the fellowship serving to broaden their experience in preparation for their next career step.
The KITP believes it can play a significant role in the effort to broaden graduate education in theoretical physics. To this end they support up to eight graduate students at a time to spend either the period of their fall programs (July through December) or the period of their spring programs (January through June) at the KITP, participating in our programs and broadening their knowledge of physics in many areas at the frontiers of research. There is some slight flexibility in starting and ending dates, but participants are expected to stay for the entire period for which they have been accepted.
Annual Deadlines
For participation in the winter/spring term, applications or nominations must be received by September 15 of the previous fall. For participation in the summer/fall term, applications or nominations must be received by February 15 of that year.
Fellowship Website:
https://www.kitp.ucsb.edu/apply/fellowships/graduate-fellowship-program