James Smithson Fellowship 2027 – Applications Open for Early-Career Postdoctoral Researchers
Organization
James Smithson
Duration
12 Months
Fellowship Amount
US$62,000 per year + US$5,000 Research Allowance
Age Limit
Max 5 years post-Ph.D.
Overview
About Organization
The Smithsonian Institution is a world-renowned educational and research institute comprising complex museums, research centers, laboratories, and extensive archives. It supports interdisciplinary research spanning science, humanities, and the arts while fostering public understanding and policy engagement.
About Position
| Fellowship Name | Program Theme | Duration | Start Window | Host Institution |
| James Smithson Fellowship 2027 | Regeneration | 12 Months (In Residence) | Between June 1, 2027 and May 1, 2028 | Smithsonian Institution, USA |
Qualifications & Experience
Must hold a Ph.D. or an eligible terminal professional degree in the sciences, humanities, or arts.
Applicants must be no more than five years beyond the completion/receipt of their doctorate degree at the time of application.
Must demonstrate strong potential for interdisciplinary research, leadership, and policy engagement.
Selection Process
Review of research proposal, candidate statement, timetable, bibliography, and academic transcripts submitted via the Smithsonian SOLAA system.
Assessment of project alignment with the 2027 theme "Regeneration" and potential for advisor collaboration at the Smithsonian Institution.
Who Can Apply
Candidates holding U.S. citizenship.
Early-career postdoctoral scholars across humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and the arts.
Why Apply
Annual stipend of US$62,000 and research allowance of US$5,000.
Additional allowances for travel and contributions toward health insurance costs.
Full access to Smithsonian archives, museum collections, laboratories, and research advisors.
How to Apply
Identify and confirm a prospective Smithsonian research advisor prior to submission.
Prepare application materials including a candidate statement, abstract, double-spaced research proposal, estimated project timetable, bibliography, and transcripts.
Submit the complete application online through the official Smithsonian SOLAA portal on or before the deadline.
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
| Application Submission Deadline | October 15, 2026 (4:59 PM ET) |
| Earliest Fellowship Start Date | June 1, 2027 |
| Latest Fellowship Start Date | May 1, 2028 |
Important URLs
Official Notification / Brochure URL:
https://fellowships.si.edu/opportunity/james-smithson-fellowship-program Apply Online / Official Website URL:
https://www.globalsouthopportunities.com/2026/08/27/fellowship-249/?shem=dsdf,sharefoc,agadiscoversdl,,sh/x/discover/m1/4#google_vignette
Financial Support
Fellowship Amount: US$62,000 per year + US$5,000 Research Allowance
Eligibility Criteria
Important Dates
| 0 | Application Deadline : 15th October 2026 |
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