Postgraduate/Postdoctoral Fellowships in Conservation of Museum Collections

Who can apply: Postgraduate and postdoctoral applicants with training in conservation of museum collections; must identify a Smithsonian staff advisor/co-advisor; current Smithsonian employees/contractors generally ineligible without prior approval. Access to Smithsonian collections, labs, and staff advisors/co-advisors across participating units (e.g., Museum Conservation Institute, Cooper Hewitt, Hirshhorn, National Museum of American History); budget line for research costs. Field: Museum Conservation Science. Applications close around 2026-10-15 (expected; confirm on the official site).