Arnold Arboretum
Harvard's Arnold Arboretum postdoctoral fellowships fund early-career researchers to pursue independent, innovative plant and environmental science using the Arboretum's world-class resources in Boston.
Funder: Harvard University
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application) | January 2027 (Recommendation letters)
Funding Amounts: $83,000/year salary, plus up to $10,000/year for research, travel, and relocation; 2-year fellowship; includes health insurance eligibility.
Summary: Fellowships support early-career researchers in biological and horticultural sciences to conduct independent research using the Arnold Arboretum’s extensive collections and facilities.
Key Information: All deadlines are projected; confirm on the program page before applying.
Description
The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University offers competitive postdoctoral fellowships to early-career scientists interested in conducting independent research in biological, horticultural, or global change sciences. Fellows leverage the Arboretum’s world-renowned living plant collections, herbarium, archives, laboratories, and urban landscape in Boston. The program is designed to support innovative research that utilizes the Arboretum’s resources and fosters collaboration within Harvard’s research ecosystem. Fellows are expected to engage fully with the Arboretum and Harvard communities and contribute to education and outreach.
