The Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center (BPCRC) of The Ohio State University announces the 2027 Byrd Fellowship Program for Postdoctoral Researchers. This program was established through a major gift from the Byrd Foundation in memory of Rear Admiral Richard and Marie Byrd. This program provides fellowships for postdoctoral researchers with superior academic backgrounds and who are pursuing advanced research on topics relevant to polar and alpine environments as well as global climate change. Postdoctoral fellows must have received their Ph.D. within five years of selection and are expected to be in residence at the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center during the tenure of their fellowship.

Each Byrd Fellow is mentored by a Center investigator with whom they collaborate on research of mutual interest. Those interested in applying should, therefore, first contact potential mentors to discuss possible projects and determine how their proposed research will complement the wide range of existing BPCRC programs. A listing of current Byrd Center researchers and their specialties can be found on the 'People' page on the Byrd Center website. The fellowship is for 18 months and provides a competitive stipend and a research and travel allowance.

Applications must be received no later than March 31, 2027. Selection of fellowship recipients will be made May 1, 2027. Each application must include a statement of general research interests, a detailed description (fewer than 5 pages) of the specific research project to be conducted during the term of the fellowship, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference. In addition, a letter of support from the BPCRC mentor is required. Reference letters and the letter of support from the BPCRC mentor should be requested by the applicant but sent directly to BPCRC. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2027 (flexible).

Please see full instructions here: The Byrd Postdoctoral Scholarship | Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center