Applications are OPEN!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.

Applications are due by October 18, 2024.

Eligible Institutions

Historically, Leon Levy Scholars were accepted from a select group of New York institutions.
Since 2022, the Academy has invited open applications from postdoctoral scholars from our expanded list of eligible institutions. This expansion ushers in the most innovative young researchers.

Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Barnard CollegeCity College of New YorkCUNY Brooklyn CollegeCUNY College of Staten IslandCUNY Graduate CenterCUNY Hunter CollegeCUNY Lehman CollegeCUNY School of MedicineCUNY Queens CollegeColumbia UniversityColumbia University Irving Medical CenterCooper Union

Cornell Tech
Flatiron Institute
Fordham UniversityIcahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York Blood CenterNew York UniversityNYU Langone HealthPace UniversityThe New York Stem Cell FoundationThe Rockefeller UniversitySUNY Downstate Medical CenterWeill Cornell Medicine

Generous Salary Support

Mentorship

Annual stipend equal to 125% of the NIH postdoctoral rate,

Participate in a structured, 1:1 mentoring program 

Networking

Career Development

Free Membership

Connect with peers, alumni, and judges, online and at the annual Leon Levy Symposium

Free and reduced cost access to career development events, courses and workshops.

Scholars receive a complimentary membership to the New York Academy of Sciences.

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APPLICATION DUE ON OCTOBER 18, 2024
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