Partial PhD / Doctorate

The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program 2027

Smithsonian Institute

Award

Partial

Awards

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Eligible

India

Deadline

Rolling

Overview

The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program 2027 is offered by the Smithsonian Institute. It provides partial funding for PhD, postdoctoral, and research fellow positions, with awards up to USD 57,000 per year. The program supports independent research at the Smithsonian's 19 units and research centers. The fellowship is open to all nationalities, including Indian applicants, and can be used at the Smithsonian Institute. Applicants must propose research to be conducted at the Smithsonian and contact staff members to determine feasibility. The application process involves submitting a research proposal, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and other documents. The deadline is rolling, with a specific date of October 15, 2026.

Eligibility

Applicants can be US or non-US citizens.
Candidates whose native language is not English must be fluent in English.
Past or current fellowship recipients are eligible to apply.
Employees or contractors of the Smithsonian Institution should not hold a Smithsonian fellowship during their employment or contract.
The fellowship will not be given to a person employed by the institution in the previous year without prior approval of the Office of Fellowships.

Benefits

Graduate Student Fellowships: USD 10,000 for 10 weeks, with no research allowances.
Predoctoral Fellowships: USD 45,000 per year.
Postdoctoral Fellowships: USD 57,000 per year.
Senior Fellowships: USD 57,000 per year.

How to apply

Contact Smithsonian staff members to determine research feasibility, identify potential advisors, and check resource availability.
Submit a research proposal with a full research statement addressing methodology, goals, potential co-advisors, Smithsonian research staff member identification, and justification.
Submit a curriculum vitae, official transcripts, and an abstract of not more than 1 page.
Submit a timetable for the research, budget, bibliography, and contact details of two referees.

Please note: scholarship values, the number of awards, eligibility and deadlines change from year to year and are indicative here. Always confirm the current details on the official provider or university website before applying, and beware of any third party asking for payment to “secure” a scholarship.

Apply on official site

Official source: https://www.wemakescholars.com/scholarship/the-smithsonian-institution-fellowship-program