Neukom Postdoctoral Fellowship Opens for 2027-2028

Dartmouth College is now accepting applications for the Neukom Postdoctoral Fellowship for the 2027-2028 academic year. The fellowship provides a $70,000 annual stipend for recent PhDs pursuing interdisciplinary research with a computational component, according to the program announcement.

Successful candidates will secure a two-year appointment at the college, with an option to request a third year. They must have a PhD, DMA, or MFA, or expect to receive one by September 1, 2027. The program seeks researchers whose work cuts across traditional fields and demonstrates an ability to think outside established paradigms.

Fellowship Structure and Expectations

Neukom Fellows will be mentored by faculty in two different Dartmouth departments while taking up primary residence in one. A key duty involves teaching one seminar course per year on a subject of the fellow's choosing. Beyond travel for research and conferences, fellows are expected to be in residence at Dartmouth for the duration of the fellowship. The program lists no additional duties.

Additional funds beyond the stipend are available for equipment, travel, and research materials. The fellowship is designed to support scholars with a history of collaborative, multidisciplinary work who also show evidence of independence and initiative.

Application Requirements and Process

The application deadline is December 1, 2026. Interested candidates must submit several required documents. The source strongly encourages applicants to contact prospective Dartmouth faculty mentors before applying.

The required materials include a curriculum vitae, a publications list, and a maximum two-page statement of research interests. This statement must include a short description of the research the applicant would like to pursue as a Neukom Fellow. Applicants must also provide a description of which Dartmouth departments and faculty they wish to work with, explaining why engagement with multiple departments would benefit their work.

Three referees must provide letters of recommendation that speak to the fellowship's aims. The application system will email referees directly to upload their letters. While the program prefers complete applications by the deadline, referees have a grace period of seven days after the position closes to submit their letters. Applicants will not have access to these recommendation letters.

Optional Submission Materials

The program also accepts several optional materials to strengthen an application. These include a copy of one paper written in English, either published or unpublished, or some comparable creative work. Applicants may also submit a teaching statement and a cover letter.

Prospective applicants are directed to review Dartmouth.edu department and faculty listings to identify and contact potential mentors. The announcement, found on Opportunity Desk, states that forging these connections is a strongly encouraged part of drafting a competitive application.