Smithsonian Institution Postdoctoral Fellowships
Office of Fellowships and Internships Smithsonian Institution
Award: $5,000–$60,000
Deadline: Nov 1, 2026
To provide students and scholars with opportunities to pursue independent research projects in association with members of the Smithsonian professional research staff. Qualifications: Applicants must have completed by their doctorate degree by the time the fellowship begins; must be interested in conducting independent research or study related to Smithsonian collections, facilities, and/or research interests of the Institution and its staff. Selection criteria: Selection will be made by scholars in appropriate fields based on the following: the proposal’s merit, the applicant’s ability to carry out the proposed research and study, the likelihood that the research could be completed in the requested time, and the extent to which the Smithsonian, through its research staff members and resources, could contribute to the proposed research. How to apply: Application must be completed through the online portal. Focus: Animal science and behavior; Anthropology; Archeology; Art history; Astronomy and astronomical sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Earth sciences; Folklore; History; United States studies.