University of Pennsylvania
The Lightning Scholars Program at Perry World House invites untenured tenure‑track faculty to spend a semester or academic year in residence at the University of Pennsylvania, focusing on writing a major research project or book. Fellows receive a minimum stipend of $50,000, health insurance, research support, and opportunities to engage with interdisciplinary scholars and policymakers on global affairs topics.
Headquarters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Company Size
10001+ employees
Founded
1740
The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across schools such as Wharton (business), Penn Medicine, SEAS (engineering), Law, Nursing, and the School of Arts & Sciences. Penn emphasizes interdisciplinary research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, translating scholarship into clinical care, startups, and public policy. Founded in the 18th century with ties to Benjamin Franklin, it maintains a large research enterprise, global partnerships, and a broad alumni network.
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Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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