The Leon Levy Scholarships in Neuroscience
The Leon Levy Scholarships in Neuroscience support early-career postdoctoral researchers in New York City, funding innovative neuroscience research to help them build independent scientific careers.
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Funder: The New York Academy of Sciences
Due Dates: October 16, 2026 (All application materials) | March 2027 (Notification) | April 2027 (Public announcement) | June 2027 (Annual report) | September 1, 2027 (Award begins) | August 31, 2030 (Award ends)
Funding Amounts: Three years: annual stipend at 125% of the NIH postdoctoral rate, fringe benefits, $2,000 one-time allowance, and up to $10,000 annually for care costs
Summary: Supports innovative neuroscience research by early-career postdoctoral researchers in New York City as they develop independent scientific careers.
Key Information: Applicants must have no more than three years of cumulative postdoctoral experience at appointment and work at an eligible NYC institution.
Description
The Leon Levy Scholarships in Neuroscience, administered by The New York Academy of Sciences, support groundbreaking neuroscience research across New York City’s five boroughs. The program gives postdoctoral researchers greater research autonomy as they develop new ideas and move toward independent scientific careers. It seeks ambitious but achievable investigations with the potential to break new ground, while cultivating excellence and innovation in a diverse neuroscience workforce.
Alongside research funding, scholars receive structured mentorship, grant-writing support, and opportunities to develop skills in project and budget management, neuroethics, and community engagement. Quarterly group seminars encourage research exchange, collaboration, and problem-solving. A community of current scholars and alumni supports networking, mentorship, data sharing, and team science.
