Global Quantitative Strategies Physics PhD Fellowship

New York

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Job Description

Application deadline: 11:59:59 pm EST on February 28th, 2026
Finalists will be notified no later than March 26th, 2026.
Finalists will be asked to join us in New York to present their research to the Decision Panel the week of March 30th. Round-trip airfare, ground transportation, hotel accommodation, and meals will be included. 
Fellowship recipients will be notified by April 24th, 2026.
GQS PhD Fellowship Eligibility: Students eighteen years of age or older who are currently enrolled at an accredited university in the United States pursuing a PhD in Physics or a related discipline. 
Fellows will be eligible to receive a grant of up to $100,000 to cover tuition, fees and stipend for the 2026/2027 academic year. PhD fellowships may require university-specific payment arrangements. We will work with each Fellow’s program to arrange the award of your fellowship prior to the 2026/2027 academic year. Recipients will also be matched with a GQS Research Mentor and will be eligible for GQS career opportunities. Recipients are responsible for any taxes incurred due to the value of the Fellowship benefits. 


In accordance with applicable law, the base salary range for this role is $100,000 to $100,000.

In addition, the employee who fills this role will be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive compensation program, as well as a wide array of benefit programs, such as medical and life insurance, retirement and tax-free savings plans, and access to other healthcare programs.

About Citadel

Citadel is one of the world’s leading alternative investment managers. We manage capital on behalf of many of the world’s preeminent private, public and nonprofit institutions. We seek the highest and best use of investor capital in order to deliver market leading results and contribute to broader economic growth. For over 30 years, Citadel has cultivated a culture of learning and collaboration among some of the most talented and accomplished investment professionals, researchers and engineers in the world. Our colleagues are empowered to test their ideas and develop commercial solutions that accelerate their growth and drive real impact.

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