Biodiversity Genomics Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant

Biodiversity Genomics Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Amount: Up to US $118,000
Last Updated: August 30, 2025

Summary

The Smithsonian Institution's Biodiversity Genomics Postdoctoral Fellowship supports research in comparative genomics, including phylogenetics, population genomics, and metagenomics. It encourages collaboration across Smithsonian units, with a focus on bioinformatics analysis. The fellowship lasts 12-24 months, with awards announced in April, and a stipend of $55,000 per year plus up to $4,000 for research expenses. Eligible applicants must have completed their Ph.D. by the fellowship's start date.

Overview

The Smithsonian Institution Biodiversity Genomics Postdoctoral fellowship promotes collaborative research in fields involving comparative genomic approaches such as phylogenetics, population genomics, metagenomics or transcriptomics, and has a component that involves significant bioinformatics analysis. STRI is one of four Smithsonian units with molecular research facilities. Cross-unit collaboration is encouraged under this fellowship. The National Museum of Natural History, the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute/National Zoological Park and the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center are the other molecular facilities. Duration : 12-24 monthsProgram dates: Awards announced in April; fellows must begin within one year from the date of their award letter.Award: $55,000 annually; up to $4,000 research allowance

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Researchers who have completed their Ph.D. by the start date of the fellowship are eligible to apply.