Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Host CountryUSA
Area of StudyIT, Social Sciences
Application Deadline15 October 2026 (Closed)
Scholarship TypeFellowship
FundingFully Funded
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-2347
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About This Scholarship

The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program provides in-residence opportunities for graduate students, predoctoral students, and postdoctoral and senior investigators to conduct independent research using Smithsonian collections and facilities. Fellows work directly with Smithsonian professional research staff who serve as advisors and hosts during their tenure.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • Stipend
  • Research allowance

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Must be a graduate student, predoctoral student, postdoctoral researcher, or senior investigator.
  • 2 Must propose to conduct independent research in a discipline pursued at the Smithsonian.
  • 3 Must be able to spend the majority of the fellowship tenure in residence at Smithsonian facilities.

How to Apply

1
Review the Smithsonian Opportunities for Research and Study publication to identify potential research areas and staff.
2
Contact prospective Smithsonian staff members to discuss research feasibility and potential advisors.
3
Prepare a specific and detailed research proposal indicating why the Smithsonian is appropriate for the study.
4
Submit the complete application and required documents through the Smithsonian Online Academic Appointments system (SOLAA).
📅 10 weeks for graduate students; 3 to 12 months for predoctoral; 3 to 24 months for postdoctoral and senior fellowships

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