Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026

Applications are open for two postdoctoral fellowships at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University: the Katharine H. Putnam Fellowship in Plant Science and the Global Change Postdoctoral Fellowship. The program supports early-career scientists to conduct independent research within a renowned arboretum and its living collections, with a 2-year tenure and full-time residence at the Arboretum. Benefits include a salary, health insurance eligibility, and annual funds for professional expenses such as research and relocation to Boston.

Salary of $83,000 per year, health insurance eligibility, and annual support of up to $10,000 for professional expenses including research, travel, relocation to Boston (up to $2,500). Fellows have dedicated office and research space and are expected to reside full-time at the Arboretum during the 2-year tenure.

Early-career scientists with a PhD in life sciences, plant biology, evolution, plant genetics, plant ecology, horticulture, or related disciplines; applicants must have their PhD at term initiation and fluent English is required.

Submit online application including cover letter, abstract, research statement, budget, CV, and letters of recommendation through the online submission system; referees must upload letters by the stated deadline.