3-Year Postdoctoral Fellowship
This prestigious three-year postdoctoral fellowship supports innovative, independent research in tropical science at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama.
Funder: Smithsonian Institution
Due Dates: June 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: $57,000/year stipend plus up to $16,000/year research budget for 3 years
Summary: Prestigious three-year postdoctoral fellowship supporting innovative research at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Panama.
Description
The 3-Year Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) is the institute’s premier postdoctoral award, granted annually to an outstanding early-career scientist. The fellowship enables recipients to conduct independent research in one of STRI’s diverse fields, based at a STRI facility in Panama. Fellows typically collaborate with a staff scientist who acts as host or advisor, fostering integration into STRI’s vibrant research community and encouraging innovative, cross-disciplinary science.
