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Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program (SIFP)
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Offers in-residence opportunities for independent research and study related to Smithsonian collections, facilities, and research interests. Fellows use Smithsonian resources and professional staff expertise, with most of the appointment spent in residence.
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Do I qualify
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Everyone needs
- in residence at the Smithsonian during the appointment except for arranged fieldwork or research travel
- institution 1 year separation before applying
- institution prior OAAI approval to hold a fellowship while employed or contracted by the Smithsonian
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- enrolment at least one full-time semester or equivalent completed
- career stage doctoral graduate student has not advanced to candidacy
- degree enrolled university candidate for a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree
- degree doctorate or equivalent completed before the appointment begins
- career stage PhD or equivalent completed less than 5 years ago
- career stage PhD or equivalent held for at least 5 years
Preferences and flexible criteria (3)
- career stage past or current Smithsonian fellowship recipients may apply for another award
- projects that broaden and diversify Smithsonian research
- interdisciplinary research
- Level of study
- PhD
- Fields of study
- Agriculture and environment, Arts and humanities, Natural sciences, Social sciences
What's covered Partial funding
- Funding type
- Partial funding
- Funding details
- 10 weeks; $45,000 per year; $60,000 per year; Earth and Planetary Sciences Senior and Postdoctoral stipend is $65,000 per year.; You can apply for up to $5,000 in research allowance per year.; allowances to assist with the fellow’s research related expenses and for temporary relocation to the Smithsonian are possible; $10,000; stipend is $65,000 per year
- Duration
- Duration of programme
- Host institution
- Smithsonian Institution
What I need Application materials must be in English
- English requirement
- Application materials must be in English
- In-person requirements
- Required in-person study/placement/event
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How to apply
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- Before submitting, contact or correspond with a potential Smithsonian advisor to discuss the feasibility of the research and the availability of relevant resources; this is strongly encouraged, not stated as mandatory. Optional
- Apply through SOLAA and complete the general information. Locate the Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program under the Office of Academic Appointments and Internships and enter 2027 as the application cycle. Required
- Upload the required application materials individually through SOLAA, following the applicable file and format requirements. Required
- Enter the names and email addresses of two appropriate referees (not the proposed Smithsonian advisor or consultant) and send the reference requests through SOLAA. References are encouraged by the application deadline; they may be submitted afterward, but inclusion in review is not guaranteed. Required
- Submit the complete application through SOLAA by the stated deadline. Required
- Check SOLAA to see whether the reference letters have been submitted and follow up with referees whose letters remain outstanding; follow-up is encouraged. Optional
- Deadline
- 15 October 2026
- Deadline timezone
- ET
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- Fellows are expected to be in residence at the Smithsonian except for approved absences. Application materials must be presented in English.
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