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Predoctoral Ph.D. candidates who have completed all doctoral requirements except the dissertation and have university approval to conduct dissertation research at the Smithsonian Institution may apply.
This is an independent in-residence research fellowship of 3 to 12 months with Smithsonian professional staff advisors. The award is $45,000. Selection is based on proposal merit, feasibility, and institutional fit.
Apply via SOLAA by October 15, 2026.
The Smithsonian Institution Predoctoral Student Fellowships awards $45,000.
The deadline is October 15, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: United States; Graduate; Doctorate. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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