Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program (SIFP) in USA

The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program offers in-resident opportunities for independent research and study related to Smithsonian collections, facilities, and/or research interests of the Institution and its staff. Fellows are offered to graduate students, predoctoral students, and postdoctoral and senior investigators to conduct independent research and to utilize the resources of the Institution with members of the Smithsonian professional research staff serving as advisors and hosts. These fellowships are offered through the Smithsonian’s Office of Academic Appointments and Internships, and are administered under the charter of the Institution.

Access to Smithsonian facilities, staff expertise, and libraries; stipends; research allowance; relocation allowance; full-time residency.

Fellows are offered to graduate students, predoctoral students, and postdoctoral and senior investigators to conduct independent research and utilize Smithsonian resources; all application materials must be in English and fluency is required.

Applications must be submitted through the Smithsonian’s SOLAA system; details are provided in the official fellowship pages.