From the archive: Set your sights on the Smithsonian

Attention to detail brings the Smithsonian Institution’s prestigious fellowships within reach

The Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC needs no introduction—which is something that can put off a lot of early career researchers from applying for a fellowship there. This is a mistake, Audrey Lin, a postdoctoral fellow at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, told us in October 2020. With a certain level of meticulousness, she said, applicants have every chance of succeeding.

The Smithsonian offers a range of fellowships each year. Its postdoctoral fellowships—each of which include a stipend of USD $55,000 per year, plus a research allowance of up to USD $5,000 for three to 12 months—are for scholars up to seven years beyond their PhD. The deadline for applications is 1 November.