Billi Terresa Cowden Postdoctoral Fellowship
Now Accepting Applications for 26-27 funding.
The Billi Terresa Cowden Postdoctoral Fellowship was launched in 2024 to support postdoctoral fellows investigating consequences of alcohol and other substance use disorders. This fellowship will provide 50% of the salary and fringe benefit support for selected awardees for one year with the possibility of renewal for a maximum of one additional year. Awardees will also receive a $2,000 travel allowance per year.
See info on eligibility and application below.
For questions concerning the Billi Terresa Cowden Fellowship please contact Stephanie Sy.
Eligibility criteria
- Currently holds a postdoctoral appointment at UT Austin that will continue through August 31, 2027
- Research focused on clinical or preclinical studies related to mechanisms of drug action, neuroadaptation to repeated substance use, treatment, outcomes, or risk factors (e.g. genetic, comorbid mental illness, early life trauma, family factors, PTSD).
How to Apply
Applications for FY 2026-2027 are due Friday, July 17, 2026.
- Compile application components 1 and 2 into a single PDF in that order
- Upload applications via this link
- Referees should email letters directly to Stephanie Sy (stephanie.sy@austin.utexas.edu)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Please do not submit a biosketch
- Statement
- 1-2 page document that includes:
- Description of your proposed research project for the upcoming year
- Explanation of how this fellowship award will impact your career and your project
- Reference letters
- 2 - 3 letters
- One letter from current PI
- Other letter(s) should be from former PIs or current/former mentors
