Ph.D. Student Fellowships: Partner Institutions
This fellowship supports new Ph.D. students with joint research and training at AMNH and a partner university, offering dual mentorship and access to both institutions' scientific resources.
Funder: American Museum of Natural History
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (application deadline to AMNH Graduate Student Ph.D. Fellowships: Partner Institutions, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typically provides full tuition, stipend, and research support for the duration of the Ph.D. program (usually 4 years); support is shared between AMNH and the partner university.
Summary: Joint fellowship for new Ph.D. students to conduct research and training at both AMNH and a partner university, with dual mentorship and access to resources at both institutions.
Key Information: Applicants must apply separately to both a partner university Ph.D. program and the AMNH fellowship; only new, first-time Ph.D. applicants are eligible.
Description
The AMNH Ph.D. Student Partnership Fellowship is a collaborative program between the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) and select partner universities, designed to provide integrated doctoral training and research opportunities. Students benefit from dual mentorship by AMNH curators (who serve as advisors and adjunct faculty) and university faculty, and gain access to the resources and facilities of both institutions. The fellowship emphasizes cross-institutional engagement in scientific disciplines practiced at the Museum, supporting advanced research and professional development for Ph.D. candidates.
