New pilot program for a Kade Postdoctoral Exchange Fellowship is based on partnerships between the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) and French and German institutions of higher learning, to permit and encourage international exchange of scholars holding term-limited appointments as postdoctoral fellows or postdoctoral researchers. 

Who: Postdoctoral fellows based in French and German institutions

How long: 3 months to conduct research alongside an AMNH curatorial mentor. 

Deadline: 11:59pm Eastern Time, January 5, 2024

Where to apply: https://sis.rggs.amnh.org/apply/

There are 7 parts to the application process; all are required and must be completed by 11:59pm Eastern Time on January 5, 2024.

1. Personal Background
2. Academic History
3. Kade Postdoctoral Exchange Fellowship Application
4. Kade Postdoctoral Exchange Fellowships Documents to Upload [abstract(s), project description, CV, optional supplemental material]
5. Information for 2 recommenders: AMNH curatorial faculty sponsor and reciprocating institution faculty or research sponsor for your postdoctoral appointment
6. Signature
7. Review

For assistance with the application process, you may contact fellowships-rggs@amnh.org

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR KADE POSTDOCTORAL EXCHANGE FELLOWS:

1. Currently hold a term-limited postdoctoral fellowship or research appointment at an institution in France or Germany.
2. Degree and research must be related to one (or more) of the research areas of the American Museum of Natural History.
3. Support of a faculty member or research mentor at your home institution, and a faculty member from the AMNH.
4. An expected commitment to spend 3 months pursuing research at the AMNH.
5. Currently residing in France or Germany in association with your postdoctoral appointment and institution. 
6. Eligible to obtain a United States J-1 Non-immigrant Exchange Visitor Visa.