UCLA Opens Applications for Math Fellowships
The two-year position offers a $92,529 annual salary and begins for successful candidates on or after July 1, 2027.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Mathematics
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The UCLA Department of Mathematics has opened applications for the E.R. Hedrick Math Fellow position, offering a two-year academic appointment starting in July 2027. The role requires a Ph.D. by June 2027 and includes an annual teaching load of four courses.
Why it matters
This fellowship provides a bridge for early-career mathematicians to pursue research while managing a dedicated teaching load at a major research university. It supports specialized advancement in fields ranging from computational mathematics to financial instruction.
The fellowship provides an annual salary of $92,529 with a standard teaching load of four courses per year. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. by June 2027 to qualify for the two-year appointment, which includes an optional third-year renewal.
The players
UCLA Department of Mathematics
A research-intensive mathematics department at the University of California, Los Angeles, focused on pure and applied mathematical sciences.
The details
Candidates may apply for one of three specialized tracks: Computational and Applied Mathematics, the Program in Computing, or Financial Instruction. The application process requires the submission of a CV, research and teaching statements, a mission statement, and three letters of recommendation. Applicants must also include an American Mathematical Society (AMS) Subject Classification to categorize their research area through the university recruitment portal.
Timeline
December 1, 2026: Deadline for fullest consideration of application materials.
June 2027: Required completion date for applicant Ph.D.
July 1, 2027: Earliest effective date for appointments.
The Tech Race
This appointment cycle continues the established recruitment cadence for the UCLA Department of Mathematics fellowship program. It tracks with broader efforts by major research universities to secure early-career scholars capable of balancing advanced computation research with undergraduate instruction.
Prospective applicants must submit all materials through the digital portal by the December 1, 2026, deadline to receive full consideration. The position requires a completed Ph.D. in a relevant field by the summer of 2027.
The takeaway
This position offers a fixed two-year term for emerging mathematicians to advance their research alongside a steady teaching commitment. Interested researchers should monitor the portal for updates regarding the selection timeline following the December 1, 2026, deadline.
Further reading
For more on the latest research and academic recruitment, visit the Mathematics section.
More information
Review the full requirements and submit your materials through the UCLA fellowship application portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education.
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