Neukom Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027/29 | Call for Applications
Applications are open for the Neukom Postdoctoral Fellowship at Dartmouth College. The Neukom Institute for Computational Science hosts this interdisciplinary research position. It suits recent PhDs whose work carries a genuine computational thread. Fellows split mentorship across two departments while teaching one course yearly.
Program Snapshot
- Host Organization: Neukom Institute for Computational Science, Dartmouth College
- Salary: $70,000 per year, plus a $5,000 annual research stipend
- Duration: Two years, with a possible third-year extension
- Location: Hanover, New Hampshire, in-residence
- Review Begins: December 1, 2026, continuing until positions are filled
- Letters Due: By December 8, 2026
Focus Areas
- Interdisciplinary research with a computational component
- Collaboration across traditional academic boundaries
- Independent, self-directed scholarly initiative
- Teaching one seminar course each fellowship year
About the Fellowship
This fellowship supports scholars whose research crosses disciplinary lines. Computation can be a core method or a broader framing concept. Fellows join two departments, gaining mentorship from faculty in each. The programme exists through a gift from William H. Neukom.
What Fellows Receive
Fellows earn $70,000 annually across the two-year appointment. A separate $5,000 yearly stipend supports direct research costs. Additional CompX Faculty grant funding may become available when warranted. Fellows also access Guarini School professional development and community initiatives.
Who Can Apply
Applicants need a PhD, DMA, or MFA in any discipline. Degrees conferred by September 1, 2027, remain fully eligible. Candidates should show real collaborative history alongside independent research initiative. Contacting prospective Dartmouth faculty mentors beforehand is strongly encouraged.
Required Materials
Applicants submit a CV, publications list, and two-page research statement. A one-page research plan naming target departments and mentors is required. Three recommendation letters must arrive through Interfolio by December 8.
How to Apply
Submit all materials electronically through Dartmouth’s Interfolio portal.
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Conclusion
This fellowship offers genuinely funded time for boundary-crossing computational research. Its dual-department structure builds real interdisciplinary skill and mentorship. Applicants should contact potential mentors early, since faculty agreement strengthens most successful applications.
