Bergel Institute Fellowships

Jan 27, 2026 | Awards & Funding, Faculty, Research

To: Science Faculty and Researchers
From: Office of Foundation Relations
Subject: Funding Opportunity

Please see the details below about the Bergel Institute Fellowship.  Note that this is not an FR managed opportunity, but may be of interest to some in the Science community.

Overview: The Bergel Institute offers Fellowships to individuals of all ages who wish to spend a year in intensive study and project development in a subject area that aligns with the advancement of human knowledge and the human condition. Fellowship subject matter must fall within one of six major areas: Economics, Science, Technology, Consciousness, Health, or Culture. 

Funder: The Bergel Institute

Fellowship

  • $30,000
  • Fellows travel to the Institute twice during the Fellowship year to present to leadership
  • Fellowships run from June to May and are primarily virtual

Timeline:

  • February 28, 2026: Applications close; review of applications begins
  • March 23, 2026: Interviews of finalists begin
  • April 24, 2026: Selection of 2026-2027 Fellows
  • June 1, 2026: Fellowships begin 
  • August 14, 2026: In-person quarterly reports; Institute summer meeting
  • May 21, 2027: In-person final presentations

 

If you have any questions or comments, please contact info@bergelinstitute.org