Fields Supported
All disciplines within the following Columbia University schools and divisions: The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS), The Natural Sciences Division of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC), Columbia Business School, and Columbia Law School. In addition to broad support across all fields listed above, the program also includes a dedicated funding stream for diabetes research.
Fellowship Duration
Appointments are for one year renewable up to three years.
Financial Terms:
- Annual Stipend of $74,279 plus health insurance and benefits coverage.
- Housing Option: Choice of a Columbia University Postdoc Housing allocation (subject to availability) or an annual off-campus housing allowance ($7,000) to help offset the cost of living in NYC.
- Relocation Support: $1,500 in one-time relocation support.
- IT and Research Allowance: Up to $10,000 reimbursement for expenses related to computer and equipment needs and for research-related travel, publication fees, professional membership fees, conferences and seminars.
Qualifications
Open to all PhD, MD, and MD-PhD graduates of Israeli universities who graduated after January 1, 2023, and for whom this will be their first postdoctoral appointment outside Israel in any field or institution. MD or MD-PhD applicants who graduated prior to January 1, 2023 and conducted residency training subsequent to graduation are also eligible to apply.
Exceptional Circumstances
Applicants who do not fully meet one of the eligibility criteria may submit a brief explanation. Chapters may consider such cases on an individual basis.
Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted through Interfolio and include:
- Application form: Filled out online through Interfolio (personal details and prospective postdoctoral lab information).
- Curriculum vitae and publication list: Free format, PDF file.
- Statement describing applicant’s doctoral work: 1 page excluding references, PDF file.
- 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).
- Three reference letters: Obtained confidentially through Interfolio.
- Proposed research plan: Up to 2 pages excluding references, PDF. Candidates are expected to develop their research plans with their prospective research mentor at each institution.
- Host commitment letter: A letter from the identified research mentor at each institution to which you are applying, certifying that the potential host:
- Has read your research statement and is willing to serve as your advisor.
- Will be responsible for providing you with adequate lab and/or office space to conduct your research.
- Will be responsible for integrating you into their research group.
- Will be responsible for processing your appointment and visa request through the appropriate departmental channels, as well as covering any associated costs.
- Note: Applicants can only apply to work with one faculty member at each chapter they are applying for. Prospective faculty advisors can support multiple applications and will be consulted if more than one candidate reaches the final review stage.
Additional Terms / Application Materials: In addition to the application materials above, applicants should also submit:
- Short video: Up to 3 minutes long, summarizing your doctoral research and proposed postdoctoral research.
- Research Abstract (up to 1 page) summarizing the proposed research aims and program.
- Community Statement (up to 1 page) addressing the following:
- How have you contributed to your community in Israel during the past years?
- How do you envision contributing to the local Kalaniyot community during your appointment as a Kalaniyot Postdoc?
Applications have to be submitted to Kalaniyot Foundation via Interfolio. Open date: Jan. 15, 2026, deadline: Mar. 1, 2026 11:59PM EST.
For more details see the Kalaniyot Foundation website.
