Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program (Predoctoral)

Funding: ~$45,000/year stipend + up to $5,000 research allowance. Who can apply: PhD candidates conducting dissertation research; university must certify all requirements except dissertation are met before start; in-residence at Smithsonian (3-12 months); all nationalities; US-based study. In-residence at Smithsonian facilities; collections and research infrastructure access. Field: Dissertation Completion. Applications close around 2026-10-15 (expected; confirm on the official site).