The Byrd Postdoctoral Scholarship
The Byrd Postdoctoral Scholarship supports postdoctoral researchers studying polar and alpine environments and global climate change through mentored research and career development at Ohio State University.
Funder: Ohio State University
Due Dates: December 2026 (Call announced) | March 31, 2027 (Application deadline) | April 2027 (Reviews) | May 1, 2027 (Recipient announcement) | August 1, 2027 (Anticipated start, flexible)
Funding Amounts: Competitive stipend plus research and travel allowance for an 18-month appointment
Summary: Supports mentored postdoctoral research on polar and alpine environments and global climate change at Ohio State’s Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center.
Key Information: Applicants must have received their PhD within three years of selection and reside at the Byrd Center during the scholarship, except for research-related absences.
Description
The Byrd Postdoctoral Scholarship supports researchers with superior academic backgrounds pursuing advanced research on polar and alpine environments and global climate change at Ohio State University. Established through a major gift from the Byrd Foundation in memory of Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd and Marie Ames Byrd, the program connects scholars with the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center’s existing research programs.
Each project must reflect the mutual research interests of the scholar and a Byrd Center mentor. The 18-month appointment combines research with mentoring, training and career development, including opportunities to collaborate on presentations, papers and grant proposals. A research and travel allowance supports scholarship-related activities, including fieldwork and research away from campus.
