GilbrethFellowships

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The Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellowships at Purdue Engineering are awarded in memory of Dr. Lillian Moller Gilbreth, Professor at Purdue from 1935-1948. A world renowned pioneer in the application of psychology to industrial engineering, Dr. Gilbreth’s work epitomized interdisciplinary research and broader impact on industry and society.

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2024

Fellowship Awardees

Vasileios Karamitros

Vasileios Karamitros

Fellowship Awardee 2024
Morgan Robinson

Morgan Robinson

Fellowship Awardee 2024
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Potential projects proposed by Purdue Engineering faculty

Applicants can (a) propose their own innovative research proposal and list potential Purdue co-advisors, or (b) choose to develop their proposal based on interdisciplinary topics posted by faculty below.

Research topics for the 2026-27 application cycle will be available on September 12, 2025.

  • Data and Engineering Applications
  • Engineering-Medicine
  • Autonomous and Connected Systems
  • Innovation and Making
  • CISLunar (Space science and Engineering)
  • Defense related projects (for US citizens only)
  • Smart City, Infrastructure, Transportation
  • Future Manufacturing
  • Micro-, Nano-, and Quantum Engineering
  • Power, Energy, and the Environment
  • Security and Privacy
  • Human-Machine/Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Human-Centered Design
  • Integrated Neuroscience and Engineering
  • Others

News & Events

EVENT

Celebration of Lillian Gilbreth, Purdue Engineering Professor 1935-1948

March 23, 2024 | 3:30 - 5:30 PM

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Four scholars receive 2022-23 Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellowships

April 28, 2022

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Gilbreth Fellowships offer 'great opportunity' for postdoctoral researchers

January 26, 2022

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2 Scholars Receive 2021-22 Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellowships

May 24, 2021
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