Sara E. and Bruce B. Collette Postdoctoral Fellowship in Systematic Ichthyology 2027

About the opportunity

The National Museum of Natural History offers the Sara E. and Bruce B. Collette Postdoctoral Fellowship in Systematic Ichthyology. This one-year fellowship supports research on fish systematics using the museum's collections. It aims to train the next generation of researchers in collections-based ichthyology.

What you get

• $65,000/year stipend
• $5,000/year research/travel allowance
• $5,000/year health insurance allowance
• $1,000 relocation allowance

Who can apply

• US and non-US citizens eligible
• Proven research record in fish systematics required
• PhD completed before fellowship start date
• Research proposal related to systematic ichthyology

What you need to apply

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Recent publications (up to 3)
• Research proposal (2-3 pages)
• 2 letters of reference
• Identify advisor/co-advisor from NMNH Fish Division staff