Individual Postdoctoral Opportunities
The Ragon Institute welcomes recent PhD graduates to pursue postdoctoral roles that push the boundaries of immunology and global health. Applications are handled by individual labs directly, and more information can be found in the job postings below.
Fellowships
Catherine Othieno Sempa Memorial Post Baccalaureate Scholars Program
The Catherine Othieno Sempa Memorial Post Baccalaureate Scholars Program engages talented college graduates from HBCUs and Puerto Rican universities in a comprehensive and immersive two-year program in immunology research.
Ramón Areces Foundation Research Fellowship
The Ramón Areces Foundation Research Fellowship provides funding for postdoctoral fellows to study at the Ragon Institute of Mass General Brigham, MIT, and Harvard for a period of two years under the guidance of a Ragon Institute faculty member.
Tecnológico de Monterrey and FEMSA Fellowships
The Tecnológico de Monterrey and FEMSA Fellowships provide stipend support for postdoctoral fellows who completed their graduate training at Tecnológico de Monterrey or other research institutes in Mexico to conduct research at the Ragon Institute of Mass General Brigham, MIT, and Harvard. Through this collaboration, fellows pursue studies across a broad range of disciplines—including immunology, biochemistry, structural biology, computational sciences, and engineering—under the guidance of Ragon Institute faculty. The fellowships aim to strengthen research ties between Mexico and the United States by building human capacity in health, science, and technology.
Ragon and Doherty Institutes Fellowship Study Program
**FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**
This initiative for postdoctoral researchers will provide an opportunity to spend an extended period of time at the Doherty Institute in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, or at the Ragon Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Grants
Global Ragon-Africa Scholars Program (GRASP)
GRASP offers promising Ragon-based researchers the valuable opportunity to engage directly with colleagues in Africa by providing scholarships of up to $5,000 for travel and seed funding.The program is open to graduate students, post–doctoral fellows, research scientists, and administrative staff who are currently affiliated with the Ragon Institute.
Education and Outreach
The Office of Education and Outreach supports the Institute’s mission by offering programs such as RISE and PRISM to students from the Greater Boston community — setting a foundation for the next generation of researchers.
Career Opportunities
Whether you are an early-career scientist looking for the next step in your career, or a seasoned administrative professional — The Ragon is committed to bringing the best and brightest together.