RGGS Postdoctoral Fellowships
The AMNH RGGS Postdoctoral Fellowship funds early-career scientists to conduct collaborative, on-site research in the Museum’s core scientific disciplines using its collections and resources.
Funder: American Museum of Natural History
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Main RGGS Postdoctoral Fellowship) | November 15, 2026 (Frank M. Chapman Memorial Fund - Ornithology)
Funding Amounts: Typical postdoctoral salary ~$71,181/year for 2 years; Ornithology (Chapman) fellowships provide stipend and research budget; limited relocation and research support available.
Summary: Supports early-career researchers to conduct collaborative, time-limited scientific projects across the natural sciences at the American Museum of Natural History.
Key Information: Application periods are annual and highly competitive; applicants are encouraged to contact curatorial sponsors before applying.
Description
The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) offers postdoctoral research fellowships through the Richard Gilder Graduate School (RGGS) to advance the training of early-career scientists. Fellows undertake specific, time-limited research projects in collaboration with Museum professionals and have access to the Museum’s world-class collections, facilities, and expertise. Research areas include Anthropology, Invertebrate Zoology, Paleontology, Physical Sciences (Astrophysics and Earth & Planetary Sciences), and Vertebrate Zoology. Appointments are typically for two years, with additional funding opportunities for projects aligned with specialized research themes such as genomics, North American fauna, marine research, and ornithology.
