The Packard Fellowships provide $875,000 over five years to 20 early-career scientists and engineers annually from 50 invited institutions. Fellows receive flexible funding to pursue innovative, high-risk research in science and engineering, encouraging fresh perspectives on complex issues. The program supports groundbreaking work across diverse fields, enabling recipients to make lasting impacts and achieve high honors.
Open to early-career scientists and engineers from 50 invited institutions. Selection is highly competitive, targeting the nation's most promising researchers.