FORWARDING GROUNDBREAKING NEUROSCIENCE
Become a Leon Levy Scholar
The New York Academy of Sciences invites NYC based postdocs to become Leon Levy Scholars!
The scholarships support the most innovative young researchers at a critical stage of their careers—their postdoctoral research—as they develop the new ideas and directions that will help establish them as independent neuroscientists.
Are you interested in learning more? If you're not already talking with our team, email nyas@nyas.org for more information.
ELIGIBILITY
Be able to meet at least one of the following designated criteria at the time of appointment:
- be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. permanent resident
- holder of J-1 Research Scholar status or an H-1B Temporary Employee Status visa valid for the full scholarship tenure.
Hold a doctoral degree (PhD, DPhil, MD, DDS, DVM, etc.)
Who should apply?
We invite researchers who meet the following criteria.
Questions about eligibility can be sent directly to our team at leonlevyscholars@nyas.org.
Hold a full-time postdoctoral position in one of New York City’s five boroughs
Possess no more than three (3) years of cumulative postdoctoral experience.
Why become a Leon Levy Scholar
Advance your research, building powerful international collaborations, and making lasting contributions to the field of science.
Mentorship & Networking
Generous Salary Support
Career Development
Participate in a structured, 1:1 mentoring program. Connect with peers, alumni, and judges, online and at the annual Leon Levy Symposium.
Annual stipend equal to 125% of the NIH postdoctoral rate.
Free and reduced cost access to career development events, courses and workshops through a complimentary Academy membership.
Application Details and Timeline
August 22, 2025
The application period opens.
October 17, 2025
Final applications are due at 11:59pm ET.
March 2026
All applicants will be notified regarding the selection outcome.
April 2026
Public scholar announcement.
September 1, 2026
The scholarship period begins.
July 2026
Scholars' Annual Report is due.
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