Leon Levy Scholarships in Neuroscience 2027
The Leon Levy Scholarships in Neuroscience program supports innovative postdoctoral neuroscience research within the five boroughs of New York City. It aims to cultivate excellence, provide enhanced research autonomy, and develop professional skills for exceptional young researchers from diverse backgrounds, helping them transition to independent scientific careers.
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United States
Submission deadline
16 October 2026
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"The Leon Levy Scholarships in Neuroscience offer a three-year grant to talented young scientists who have completed their PhDs (postdoctoral researchers) to conduct cutting-edge brain research in New York City. It provides a generous stipend, benefits, and allowances, along with professional development opportunities, to help them become independent leaders in neuroscience."
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Benefits & Funding Scope
- ✓Three-year award duration
- ✓Annual stipend equal to 125% of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) postdoctoral rate
- ✓Fringe benefits at the host institution’s rate for postdoctoral Scholars
- ✓US$2,000 flexible technology and travel allowance (one-time award)
- ✓Annual supplement of up to US$10,000 to support care costs (e.g., dependent care)
- ✓Indirect support to the host institution
- ✓Enhanced research autonomy
- ✓Development of professional skills (grant/paper writing, project/budget management, neuroethics, community engagement)
- ✓Opportunity to join an engaged Leon Levy Scholar Alumni community for collaboration and networking
Eligibility Profile
- ◆Postdoctoral researchers pursuing innovative neuroscience investigations
- ◆Applicants must be conducting research within the five boroughs of New York City
- ◆Open to scholars from all backgrounds
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Fully Funded
Academic Metric Target
PhD
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