Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History
Supports U.S. postdoctoral research in biodiversity at Israel’s Steinhardt Museum, focusing on systematics, ecology, conservation, and public engagement.
Funder: Fulbright Scholar Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Full application & recommendations) | September 25, 2026 (Invitation letter)
Funding Amounts: $95,000 total ($47,500/year for up to 2 years) + travel and dependent allowances
Summary: Supports U.S. postdoctoral researchers in multidisciplinary biodiversity research at Israel’s Steinhardt Museum of Natural History.
Key Information: Invitation letter from host required by September 25, 2026; applicants must independently arrange host affiliation.
Description
This prestigious fellowship enables early-career U.S. scholars to conduct postdoctoral research in biodiversity at the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History, Tel Aviv University—Israel’s national center for biodiversity studies. The award is intended for innovative projects in systematics, ecology, paleoecology, biogeography, conservation sciences, and citizen science. Fellows are expected to develop their own research program, arrange their institutional affiliation, and engage in public talks, mentoring, and community activities to foster international collaboration and understanding.
