RGGS Postdoctoral Fellowships
AMNH's RGGS Postdoctoral Fellowships support early-career researchers to conduct collaborative, independent research in core scientific fields using the Museum's collections and resources.
Funder: American Museum of Natural History
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026: Main RGGS Postdoctoral Fellowship | November 2026: Frank M. Chapman Memorial Fund (Ornithology) | November 2026: Annette Kade Postdoctoral Fellowship
Funding Amounts: 2-year postdoc, ~$71,181/year (main fellowship), with benefits and limited research/relocation support; special programs vary.
Summary: Supports early-career researchers to conduct time-limited postdoctoral research in collaboration with AMNH scientists across major scientific divisions.
Key Information: Applicants must contact potential curatorial sponsors before applying; additional applications required for certain co-funding opportunities (e.g., Chapman Fund).
Description
The RGGS Postdoctoral Fellowships at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) provide early-career scientists with the opportunity to pursue independent, time-limited research projects in collaboration with Museum curators. Fellows work within one or more of the Museum’s main research areas: Anthropology, Invertebrate Zoology, Paleontology, Physical Sciences (Astrophysics and Earth & Planetary Sciences), or Vertebrate Zoology. The program emphasizes immersive, hands-on research utilizing AMNH’s world-class collections, facilities, and staff expertise. Appointments are typically for two years and include a competitive salary, benefits, and limited relocation, research, and publication support. In addition to the main fellowship, applicants may be eligible or required to apply for special co-funding opportunities (e.g., Gerstner Scholars, Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Fund, Lerner-Gray Fund for Marine Research, Frank M. Chapman Memorial Fund for Ornithology, and Annette Kade Postdoctoral Fellowship for French/German-affiliated scholars).
