Smithsonian Institution Earl S. Tupper postdoctoral fellowship 2020
Applicant criteria
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The Smithsonian Institution is offering Fellowship Program for an outstanding candidate in one of the many research fields practiced at STRI. Successful candidate will conduct a three-year research program based at a STRI facility, typically in the lab of a staff scientist who serves as host or advisor on the project.
Eligibility:
Researchers whose Ph.D. studies are completed before fellowship begins.
Award:
A yearly stipend of $US 50,400 and a research budget of up to $16,000.
Program Duration:
Three years
Program Dates:
Fellowships usually begin about two months after notification of acceptance.
Required Documents:
- A detailed research proposal:
- (one page summary + a five-page project description):
- The one-page project summary provides an overview of the proposed research.
- The project description should provide clear description of research and must not exceed a maximum 5 pages total, font size 12 pts, single spaced on 8 ½ x 11 paper size.
- The project description must include objectives, hypotheses or research question(s), experimental design, and significance.
- A detailed annual budget. The annual research/travel allowance is not expected to exceed $16,000.00.
- Bibliography: The References Cited is limited to 3 pages.
- A Curriculum Vitae
- Two letters of reference (should not be from your main advisor or proposed co-advisors)
About Smithsonian:
The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 19 museums and the National Zoo founded in 1846 with funds from the Englishman James Smithson.
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