ForestGEO Research Grants
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Award: $15,000
Deadline: Sep 6, 2026
To support an outstanding candidate in one of the many research fields practiced at STRI. Qualifications: Candidates must designate a staff member to serve as STRI host/advisor and two additional co-advisors who can review the proposal; applicants should consult with the STRI scientific staff member who will serve as their main host/advisor before submitting a final application; researchers whose Ph.D. studies are completed before fellowship begins. Selection criteria: Awards are based upon merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age or condition of handicap of the applicant. How to apply: Applicants must submit online application form; should include: a detailed research proposal (one-page summary + a five-page project description): one-page project summary provides an overview of the proposed research; project description should provide clear description of research and must not exceed a maximum 5 pages total, font size 12 pts, single spaced on 8 ½ x 11 paper size; project description must include objectives, hypotheses or research question(s), experimental design, and significance; a detailed annual budget; bibliography: references Cited is limited to 3 pages; a curriculum vitae; two letters of reference (should not be from applicants main advisor or proposed co-advisors). Focus: Animal science and behavior; Anthropology; Biology; Ecology; Neuroscience; Paleontology; Physiology; Soil science.