3-Year Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Smithsonian Institution’s 3-Year Postdoctoral Fellowship supports independent, innovative research at STRI in Panama across diverse scientific fields with close mentorship from STRI staff scientists.
Funder: Smithsonian Institution
Due Dates: June 15, 2027 (Full application submission)
Funding Amounts: $57,000/year stipend (with $1,000 annual increase in years 2 & 3) + up to $16,000/year research budget; 3-year total up to $219,000+
Summary: Prestigious three-year postdoctoral fellowship supporting independent research at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Panama.
Key Information: Applicants must secure a STRI staff scientist as host/advisor before applying.
Description
The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute’s (STRI) 3-Year Postdoctoral Fellowship is the institute’s most prestigious postdoctoral award. It is granted annually to one outstanding early-career scientist, enabling them to conduct an independent, three-year research program at a STRI facility in Panama. The fellowship supports innovative research across diverse scientific fields represented at STRI, fostering collaboration within the Smithsonian research community. Recipients are expected to work closely with a STRI staff scientist who serves as their host or advisor.
