Partially Funded Post-Doctoral Fellowships in United Stated from Smithsonian 2021-2023

The Smithsonian Institution is calling young researchers for Sara E. and Bruce B. Collette Postdoctoral Fellowship in Systematic Ichthyology to encourage them to experience the collections, library, and people of the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH). Funding will be allocated USD 117,800 total for a two-year award to support full-time, resident, independent research focused on the study of systematics, including comparative morphology, of fishes using the NMNH collections. 

If you have been admitted to this fellowship, you will get:

• A fellowship for up to 2 years in the Smithsonian Institution which is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex.
• Two-year award package of $117,800 that includes stipend, research/travel allowance, health insurance allowance, and a one-time relocation allowance and divided as:

1. Stipend: $50,400/year.
2. Research/Travel Allowance: $4,000/year.
3. Health Insurance Allowance: $4,000/year.
4. Relocation Allowance: $1000.

You should follow the following criteria:

1.  Applicants should have a proven record of research accomplishment and knowledge of the systematics of one or more groups of fishes. 
2. The fellowship may begin on or after 1 January 2022 and all formal requirements for a Ph.D. must be completed before the start of the tenure.
3. The Collette Postdoctoral Fellowship is offered every other year. Applications for 2020 are due by 1 September 2021.
4. Each proposal must include:

• Abstract: Limited to 250 words.
• Research Proposal: The full statement of your research for the two-year tenure. The proposal should address methodology, the importance of work, your own scholarly goals, and justification for conducting this research at the Smithsonian. Limited to 3 double-spaced pages, including figures.
• Timetable: Complete timetable to accomplish the research objectives.
• Budget and Justification: Budget and justification for equipment, supplies, research-related travel costs, and other support required to conduct the research (excluding stipend and relocation costs). 
• Bibliography: Bibliography of literature relevant to your proposed research, as needed. Limited to two pages.
• References: The name and email address of the two persons familiar with your work who will be sent separately a Letter of Reference.

Please note:

•  If required funds exceed the maximum annual research allowance of $4,000, please explain the source of the additional funds.

Selection Criteria:

Applications will be screened and priority will be given to the following proposals:

1. Involve research related to systematic ichthyology.
2. Indicate a high standard of research productivity, creativity, and interactivity.
3. Demonstrate how they would use the fish collection resources at NMNH.

About Smithsonian Institution:

The Smithsonian Institution was founded in 1846 with funds from the Englishman James Smithson (1765–1829) according to his wishes “under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, an establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge.” It is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 19 museums and the National Zoo—shaping the future by preserving the heritage, discovering new knowledge, and sharing the resources with the world.

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