Graduate Students & Postdocs
Opportunities for Ph.D. and M.A. students, as well as postdoctoral scholars, are listed directly below on this page.
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Undergraduate Students
Looking for research credit, internships, or summer funding? We have a dedicated page just for you.
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Graduate Opportunities
Looking for TA/RA information or general stipend funding? Standard graduate funding, tuition assistantships, and university fellowships are managed directly on our Admissions & Financial Support Page ↗. The opportunities listed below are specifically for research, career exploration, and external project funding.
Research Grants & Exploration Funding
Awards for Career Exploration (ACE)
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What it is: Reimbursed funding of up to $750 for professional development activities outside the traditional academic track.
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Eligibility: Open to graduate students pursuing career exploration opportunities.
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Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Departmental Memorial Funds (Slobodkin, Sokal, & Williams)
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What they are: Small research and travel grants funded through departmental endowments to support graduate student work:
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The Lawrence B. Slobodkin Fund: Supports graduate student education and research in ecology (with preference for work focusing on lower animals and non-flowering plants).
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The Robert R. Sokal Fund: Supports research and travel emphasizing statistical applications and methodology in evolutionary biology.
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The George C. Williams Fund: Supports student research in any area of evolutionary biology.
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Eligibility: Current Stony Brook Ecology & Evolution graduate students. Awards typically range up to $500–$1000.
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Deadline: Announced annually (awarded at the Department Retreat).
👉 Review the Application & Proposal Guidelines ↗ (Points to a clean, accessible web page with the instructions)
👉 Submit Your Application Form ↗ (Points to your new, accessible Google Form)
Laura Bassi Scholarship
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What it is: Scholarship established in 2018 with the aim of providing editorial assistance to postgraduates and junior academics whose research focuses on neglected topics of study, broadly constructed. The scholarships are open to every discipline and the next round of funding with be awarded in Winter 2026.
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Eligibility: All currently enrolled master's and doctoral candidates, as are academics in the first five years of full-time employment.
- Applicants are required to submit a completed application form along with their CV through the application portal by the relevant deadline.
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Deadline: November 15, 2026
- Results: December 4, 2026
👉 More details and Application Portal↗
Additionally, the Bassi Foundation Press, an open-access press, is accepting book proposals↗.
Fellowships & Postdoctoral Positions
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
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What it is: A highly prestigious national fellowship providing three years of financial support (including a competitive stipend and tuition allowance).
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Eligibility: Early-stage graduate students (U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents) in STEM.
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Deadline: Early November annually.
👉 Explore NSF GRFP Requirements ↗
2027 Switzer Environmental Fellowship
- What it is: Fellowship given to graduate students who demonstrate outstanding leadership potential and commitment to a career in environmental improvement.
- Eligibility: Graduate students
- Deadline: December 14, 2026 11:59PM PST
Switzer staff and recent fellows will be holding two information sessions to share about the fellowship and answer questions from applicants. One will be on September 17th at 1-2 pm PDT / 4-5 pm EDT, and another will be November 18th at Noon - 1 pm PST / 3-4 pm EST.
Fieldwork & Research Opportunities
Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) Graduate Programs
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What it is: Field-based research courses and station opportunities in Costa Rica focusing on tropical biology, ecology, and conservation.
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Eligibility: Open to active graduate students in ecology, evolutionary biology, or related environmental fields.
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Deadline: Varies by course and season.
💡 Looking for seasonal fieldwork? We regularly update this space with regional field station roles, museum internships, and active ecological surveys. If you are a PI looking to hire, please contact the department office to list your opening here.
Utilizing the Full Power of Empire AI Request for Applications (Simons Foundation)
- What it is: Two year research program through the Empire AI research community in one of he following fields or intersections: computational astrophysics and physics, computational biology, mathematics, neuroscience and computational physical chemistry.
- Eligibility: All applicants and key collaborators must hold a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree and have a faculty position or the equivalent at a college, university, medical school or other research facility. Additional PIs on a proposal can be employed by institutions outside the Empire AI consortium through a subcontract (subcontract institutions may not be located in China or Hong Kong).There are no citizenship requirements.
- Deadline: December 1, 2026
Academic & Teaching Roles
We are currently updating our active teaching fellowships, adjunct positions, and
university-level academic openings. Check back soon!
Stony Brook Graduate Campus Employment
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What it is: Non-academic graduate assistantships, student services roles, and campus residence employment opportunities.
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Eligibility: Matriculated SBU graduate students.
👉 Browse SBU Graduate Employment Opportunities ↗
💡 SBU Teaching Opportunities: For university-wide teaching assistantships and graduate teaching opportunities outside of our department, please consult the university job board at Stony Brook Jobs ↗.
External Teaching & Academic Job Boards
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What it is: Active postings for adjunct positions, visiting assistant professor roles, and lectureships at local and national institutions.
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Resources: For teaching positions outside of SBU, we highly recommend monitoring national academic registries:
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👉 HigherEdJobs - Faculty Positions ↗ (Excellent for local adjunct and lecturer openings)
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👉 Chronicle of Higher Education Jobs ↗ (The industry standard for academic and faculty roles)
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