Amount: Varies by program (e.g., $37,000/year for predoctoral, $55,000/year for postdoctoral)
Deadline: November 1
Level: graduate, postdoc, professional
Renewable: Yes
About
The Smithsonian Institution offers a wide array of fellowships for graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and senior scholars to conduct research in its various museums, research centers, and libraries.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: any
- GPA: N/A
- Must be a student or scholar whose research aligns with Smithsonian interests
- Varies by specific fellowship (e.g., predoctoral, postdoctoral, senior)
Required Materials
- Online application
- Research proposal
- CV
- Official Transcripts (for students)
- Letters of Recommendation
Timeline
Applications open August. Deadline November 1. Notifications in March.
Tips
Identify a specific Smithsonian unit and a potential mentor whose work aligns with your research. Your proposal should clearly demonstrate how you will utilize Smithsonian collections and resources.