What is the Smithsonian Institute Fellowship? 

The Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) and the Smithsonian Institution (SI) invite fellowship applications for one-year fellowships to support research in residence at Smithsonian Institution facilities. All fields of study that are actively pursued by the museums and research organizations of the Smithsonian Institution are eligible. 

WHAT IS THE APPLICATION WINDOW? 

The 2023-2024 application is now closed. Please check the Smithsonian Fellowship website for updates.

How much is the award? 

Fellowships carry a stipend of $42,000 (stipends are prorated for periods of less than twelve months).

Who Is Eligible? 

Current doctoral candidates are eligible.

HOW DO I APPLY? 

Doctoral candidates apply directly through the SOLAA public access portal.

For more information, including eligibility requirements and application instructions, please visit the Smithsonian Fellowships website, Program Guide, and Application Guide.

Further Information

For more additional questions, please contact The Graduate School Fellowship Office.