Smithsonian Native American Awards Program - Community Scholars
Office of Fellowships and Internships Smithsonian Institution
Award: $175
To provide Native American students and scholars with opportunities to pursue independent research projects in association with members of the Smithsonian professional research staff. Qualifications: Applicants must be Native Americans who are formally or informally related to a Native American community, to undertake projects on a Native American subject and utilize the Native American resources of the Institution. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on the following: the merit of the proposal; the ability of the applicant to carry out the proposed research and study; and, the extent to which the Smithsonian, through its staff members and resources, can contribute to the proposed research. How to apply: Application details are available online. Focus: Native American studies.