Amount: $35,000/year (predoctoral) + research allowance
Deadline: November 1 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: phd
Renewable: No
About
The Smithsonian Institution offers fellowships for research and study in a wide range of fields, utilizing the Institution's vast resources. Predoctoral fellowships support doctoral students completing their dissertation research.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: Any
- GPA: N/A
- Graduate students (predoctoral), postdoctoral researchers, and senior scholars conducting research in association with Smithsonian staff
Required Materials
- Application form
- Research Proposal
- CV
- Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
Timeline
Applications open in late August. Deadline in November. Notifications in March.
Tips
Identify a Smithsonian staff member as a potential advisor and collaborate on your research proposal. Clearly articulate how Smithsonian resources will benefit your project.