Dartmouth-Kalaniyot Postdoctoral Fellows in the Sciences

Program Overview

The Dartmouth-Kalaniyot Postdoctoral Fellows in the Sciences Program provides two-year fellowships (renewable for one additional year) for recent graduates of Israeli universities to conduct postdoctoral research at Dartmouth College. This program facilitates cutting-edge research collaborations and strengthens academic ties between Dartmouth and Israeli institutions.

Fellowship Benefits

• Duration: Two years (with the possibility of renewal for an additional year, depending on availability of funding)
• Fields supported: Any department in the Science division of Arts and Sciences as well as EEES (Ecology, Evolution, Environment and Society) faculty, the Program in Quantitative Social Sciences, the Thayer School of Engineering, and the Geisel School of Medicine. Some applicants in subjects such as Environmental Sciences, Geography, Linguistics, Economics, and Government may also qualify.
• Salary: $71,000 annual stipend plus benefits coverage.
• Relocation Support: up to $10,000 one-time reimbursement.
• Research Budget: $5,000 annual discretionary budget.
• Teaching: Optional one-term teaching opportunity.
• Professional Development: Fellows give at least two seminars during their tenure.

Eligibility Requirements

• Educational Background: PhD completion within one year of application from an Israeli university.
• Research Excellence: Demonstrated research potential and academic achievement.
• Institutional Affiliation: PhD from a VERA member institution.
• Sponsorship: Requires faculty sponsors from both Dartmouth and Israeli universities.
• Visa Status: Must be eligible for appropriate visa status to work in the US.

Eligible Israeli Universities

Applicants must hold a PhD from any VERA member institution.

Application Requirements

Applications must be submitted through the National Kalaniyot website and include the following (in PDF format):

• Personal Information: Complete contact details and background
• Academic Documents:
  • Curriculum Vitae that includes a list of publications and presentations
  • Doctoral status certification: if you have not yet graduated, include a signed statement from your doctoral advisor on institutional letterhead certifying your expected graduation timeline (month and year).
• Research Proposal: Up to 2 page research plan (excluding references) for the fellowship period. Candidates are expected to develop their research plans with their prospective research mentor.
• Letters of Recommendation: Three letters, including one from the candidate's PhD advisor
• Host commitment letter: note from Dartmouth faculty sponsor confirming availability of space and resources
• Writing Sample: Recent publication, preprint, or dissertation chapter

Dartmouth Faculty Sponsor Requirements

Prospective fellows must secure a Dartmouth faculty sponsor who will:

• Provide laboratory/office space and scientific resources
• Offer mentorship and research guidance
• Support the fellow's professional development
• Facilitate integration into the Dartmouth research community
• Confirm commitment in a sponsorship letter

Application Timeline

• Application Deadline: Our next application deadline is 11:59PM Eastern Time on February 10, 2026. Check the National Kalaniyot website for current deadlines
• Review Process: Applications undergo peer review by DKS Advisory Board
• Notification: Decisions for the next application cycle will be announced in April, 2026
• Fellowship Start: Selected candidates are assumed to start their Fellowships near the start date of the 2026-2027 academic year (September 14, 2026) and are unable to defer their offer to later years.

Selection Criteria

Fellows are selected based on:

• Research Excellence: Quality of proposed research and past achievements
• Collaborative Potential: Strength of proposed Dartmouth-Israel collaboration
• Academic Merit: PhD dissertation quality and publication record
• Professional Development: Potential for career advancement and future collaboration
• Institutional Fit: Alignment with Dartmouth research priorities

Fellow Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research under faculty supervision
• Present research findings in at least two seminars
• Participate in departmental and institutional activities
• Maintain collaborative ties with Israeli institution
• Submit annual progress reports
• Acknowledge DKS funding in all publications and presentations
• Contribute to the broader Dartmouth-Kalaniyot community

Professional Development Opportunities

• Optional teaching experience (one term)
• Research presentation opportunities
• Networking with international research community
• Access to Dartmouth's professional development resources
• Potential for continued collaboration post-fellowship

Application Support

For questions about the application process or program details, please contact:

Program Administrator: kalaniyot.dartmouth@gmail.com

Faculty Leader: Dan Rockmore (William H. Neukom 1964 Professor of Computational Science, Mathematics and Computer Science)

Meet Our Current Fellows

Our inaugural cohort of Kalaniyot Postdoctoral Fellows is now on campus, working with faculty mentors in Earth and Planetary Sciences, Psychological and Brain Sciences, and Physics and Astronomy.