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Panofsky Fellowship
Panofsky Fellowships are awarded to early career doctoral scientists with potential for innovation and growth.
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2026 Panofsky Fellowship
The 2026 Panofsky Fellowship Application is now open.
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All fellowship applications must be submitted by November 14, 2025, 11:59PM ET. Incomplete applications will not be considered for review.
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Panofsky Fellowships
The intent of the Panofsky Fellowship is to foster the values of creativity and high achievement that W.K.H. Panofsky demonstrated as a researcher and a visionary leader who enabled fundamental science research.
The appointment carries a five-year term at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, with salary and benefits commensurate with the candidate's experience and generous research support, including a postdoctoral researcher's funding.
BIOGRAPHY
Wolfgang K.H. Panofsky
Wolfgang K. H. Panofsky, known affectionately to most as “Pief."
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Panofsky Fellowship Coverage
From the invisible world of elementary particles to the mysteries of the cosmos, recipients of this prestigious award for early career scientists explore nature at every level.
2024 FELLOW
Judy Ji Awarded 2024 Panofsky Fellowships at SLAC
2023 FELLOWS
Kelly Stifter & Julia Gonski Awarded 2023 Panofsky Fellowships at SLAC
2022 FELLOWS
Chelsea Bartram & Brian Lenardo Named 2022 Panofsky Fellows at SLAC
2021 FELLOWS
Peter Dahlberg & Benjamin Ofori-Okai receive 2021 Panofsky Fellowships at SLAC
2020 FELLOWS
Auralee Edelen & Wai Ling Wu receive 2020 Panofsky Fellowships at SLAC
2019 FELLOW
Daniel Gruen awarded the 2019 Panofsky Fellowship at SLAC
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SLAC Panofsky Fellows Talk About What Makes Their Research So Exciting
Among the many scientists who push the frontiers of knowledge at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, the Panofsky fellows stand out.
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