RGGS Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Programs
AMNH postdoctoral fellowships fund immersive research in natural sciences, including ornithology and international exchange, using the Museum’s collections and mentorship from its scientific staff.
Funder: American Museum of Natural History
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026: Main Postdoctoral Fellowship | November 2026: Frank M. Chapman Memorial Fund Fellowship | November 2026: Annette Kade Fellowship
Funding Amounts: Postdoctoral Fellowship salary ~$71,181/year for two years; Chapman and Kade Fellowships offer competitive stipends and research budgets; limited relocation and research support available.
Summary: Two-year postdoctoral fellowships supporting advanced research in natural sciences fields at AMNH, including special opportunities in ornithology and international exchange.
Key Information: All deadlines are projected; confirm on program page before applying.
Description
The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) offers a suite of competitive postdoctoral research fellowships through its Richard Gilder Graduate School. These fellowships are designed to advance the training of early-career scientists by supporting time-limited research projects conducted in residence at the Museum. Fellows work closely with AMNH faculty and curators, leveraging the Museum’s world-class collections and facilities across fields such as anthropology, invertebrate zoology, paleontology, astrophysics, Earth and planetary sciences, and vertebrate zoology.
Specialized fellowship tracks include the Frank M. Chapman Memorial Fund Fellowship (ornithology-focused) and the Annette Kade Fellowship (international exchange with French and German institutions). The program emphasizes immersive research, professional development, and engagement with the Museum’s scientific community.
Appointments are typically for two years, with fellows expected to be on-site in New York City for the duration of their projects. The program encourages applications from newly graduated or soon-to-graduate Ph.D. students and, for the Chapman Fellowship, occasionally from senior researchers on sabbatical.
