The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program 2027
Apply to The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program 2027 which can be taken at and provides up to USD 57,000 per year.
Deadline: 15 Oct, 2026phd
Updated 23 Jul 2026
Overview
Details about The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program 2027 The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program 2027 is offered for PhD , Post Doc , Research Fellow/ Scientist degree in the field of Selected fields of study. You can apply to this scholarship here . The deadline for the sending your application is 15 Oct, 2026 . This scholarship is provided by Smithsonian Institute and the value of this scholarship is Partial Funding, up to USD 57,000 per year. . This scholarship is open for: Open to all nationalities. Degree: PhD , Post Doc , Research Fellow/ Scientist Provided by: Smithsonian Institute Provider: Smithsonian Institute. Details are indicative and may change — verify on the official scholarship site before applying.
Eligibility
Eligibility for The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program (SIFP): The Smithsonian Institution Graduate Student Fellowships applicants can be US or non-US citizens. The candidates whose native language is not English should have to be fluent in English. The past or current fellowship recipients are eligible to apply. The employee or contractor of the Smithsonian Institution should not hold a Smithsonian fellowship during their employment or contract. The fellowship will not be given to the person who the institution has employed in the previous year without the prior approval of the Office of Fellowships. Application procedure: The candidates should propose research to be conducted at the Smithsonian and should contact the staff members to determine the research feasibility, help identify potential advisors, and determine the availability of resources such as collections, library materials, staff, and archives. The applicants should submit a research proposal with a full research statement and address the methodology, goals, potential co-advisors identification, Smithsonian’s research staff member's identification, and justification for conducting research. The candidates should also submit a curriculum vitae, official transcripts, and an abstract of not more than 1 page. The applicants should also submit a timetable for the research, budget, bibliography, and contact details of two referees. Section Criteria: The candidates will be assessed based on their research proposal's merit and their ability to carry out the research. The applicants will also be evaluated based on the extent to which the Smithsonian can contribute to the research. Value of The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program (SIFP): The recipients of (SIFP) get USD 10,000 for 10 weeks and no research allowances are offered. Predoctoral Fellowships- USD 45,000 per year. Postdoctoral Fellowships-USD 57,000 per year.
Benefits
Partial Funding , up to USD 57,000 per year.
FAQs
Who can apply for The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program 2027?
Eligibility for The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program (SIFP): The Smithsonian Institution Graduate Student Fellowships applicants can be US or non-US citizens. The candidates whose native language is not English should have to be fluent in English. The past or current fellowship recipients are eligible to apply. The employee or contractor of the Smithsonian Institution should not hold a Smithsonian fellowship during their employment or contract. The fellowship will not be given to the person who the institution has employed in the previous year without the prior approval of the Office of Fellowships. Application procedure: The candidates should propose research to be conducted at the Smithsonian and should contact the staff members to determine the research feasibility, help identify potential advisors, and determine the availability of resources such as collections, library materials, staff, and archives. The applicants should submit a research proposal with a full research statement and address the methodology, goals, potential co-advisors identification, Smithsonian’s research staff member's identification, and justification for conducting research. The candidates should also submit a curriculum vitae, official transcripts, and an abstract of not more than 1 page. The applicants should also submit a timetable for the research, budget, bibliography, and contact details of two referees. Section Criteria: The candidates will be assessed based on their research proposal's merit and their ability to carry out the research. The applicants will also be evaluated based on the extent to which the Smithsonian can contribute to the research. Value of The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program (SIFP): The recipients of (SIFP) get USD 10,000 for 10 weeks and no research allowances are offered. Predoctoral Fellowships- USD 45,000 per year. Postdoctoral Fellowships-USD 57,000 per year.
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Deadlines and award values change. Always verify on the official scholarship provider website before applying.
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