ANN ARBOR, MI
The Electrochemical Society (ECS), in collaboration with the Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRINA), a division of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA), is excited to announce the continued growth of the prestigious ECS Toyota Young Investigator Fellowship and opening of submissions for the 2025-2026 award year. This fellowship, now in its eleventh year, continues to provide a platform for young researchers in electrochemistry and solid state science to propel their innovative projects forward. For the first time, along with candidates from Canada, Mexico, and the United States, the fellowship will accept applications from Europe.
The fellowship program is a partnership between The Electrochemical Society and the Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRINA), a Toyota Motor North America (Toyota) R&D division that explores future technology. Through this program, ECS and Toyota promote innovative and unconventional green energy technologies born from electrochemical research and encourage young professionals and scholars to pursue battery and fuel cell research.
The Fellows each receive a grant of no less than $50,000 to conduct the research outlined in their proposals and a one-year complimentary ECS membership. Since its inception 11 years ago, the program has awarded more than $1.65M in research funding to 33 young investigators (including the 2024–2025 recipients).
How to apply
Researchers eager to contribute are invited to submit their applications by the January 31, 2025, deadline. Detailed information about the application process and requirements is on the ECS Toyota Young Investigator Fellowship website.
Contact information
For media inquiries or further information about the ECS Toyota Young Investigator Fellowship, please contact:
Timothy Arthur
Senior Manager, Toyota Research Institute of North America
tim.arthur@toyota.com
Shannon Reed
Senior Director of Engagement
Shannon.Reed@electrochem.org
