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The Smithsonian Institution Postdoctoral Researcher Fellowship

Smithsonian Institution

This fellowship was established to support independent research and study related to Smithsonian facilities, experts, or collection for the increase and diffusion of knowledge. This is open to postdoctoral researchers. Postdoctoral Fellows with advisors at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) are eligible for extended tenures beyond the 1 year SIFP through STRIs Earl S.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Postdoctoral Researcher
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Citizenship:
    The program is open to US citizens and Non-US citizens.
  • Miscellaneous:
    No employee or contractor of the Smithsonian Institution may hold a Smithsonian fellowship during the time of his/her employment or contract.A fellowship may not be awarded to any person who has been employed by or under contract to the Institution in the previous year without the prior approval of the Office of Fellowships
  • Other Benefits:
    - Research allowance up to $4,000 total.- Fellows will be provided with space to conduct their research within the department in which they are working.- Fellows have access to the Smithsonian Institution Libraries with privileges which include borrowing library materials, interlibrary loans, intralibrary loans, document delivery, database searching, and reference assistance.

Application Details

  • Judging Criteria:
    Award selection will be based on:The proposals meritThe proposals relevance in terms of the Smithsonians Strategic Plan and how the research reflects one or more of the Four Grand ChallengesThe ability of the applicant to carry out the proposed research and studyThe extent to which the Smithsonian, through its staff members and resources, can contribute to the proposed research
  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Recommendation Letters:
    ReferencesNames and email addresses of two persons familiar with your work. Ideally, dont make your proposed SI advisor one of your referees because they already will have an opportunity to offer feedback about your proposal as part of the application review process. All reference letters are considered confidential unless confidentiality has been waived by the reference. Provide a copy of your proposal and a copy of Letter to Reference (downloadable pdf) to your references. Through SOLAA you will send an email to these referees so they can provide references through the web.
  • Other Materials:
    - A completed online application- Abstract (No more than one page)- Research ProposalThe full statement of your research you plan to undertake at the SmithsonianMaximum six pages double spaced (not including references)Paper size should be 8.5 by 11 inches (210 mm x 297 mm)12 point type- Time Table: Estimate of time period for each phase of the research proposed- Budget and Justification: Budget and justification for equipment, supplies, research-related travel costs, and other support required to conduct the research itself- Bibliography of literature relevant to the applicants proposed research- Curriculum Vitae

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