3-Year Tupper Postdoctoral Fellowship
The 3-Year Tupper Postdoctoral Fellowship from the Smithsonian Institution supports advanced independent research in tropical science at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute.
Funder: Smithsonian Institution
Due Dates: June 15, 2027
Funding Amounts: $57,000/year stipend (with $1,000 annual increase in years 2 and 3) + up to $16,000/year research budget; 3-year term
Summary: Supports early-career scientists for advanced research in tropical science at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute.
Key Information: Applicants must secure a STRI staff scientist as host/advisor before applying.
Description
The 3-Year Tupper Postdoctoral Fellowship, administered by the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI), is a prestigious award for early-career scientists aiming to conduct advanced research in tropical science disciplines. Supported fields include ecology, anthropology, paleontology, evolutionary biology, conservation biology, functional genomics, microbial ecology, sensory and chemical ecology, animal behavior, neurobiology, soil sciences, and physiology of tropical plants and animals. The fellowship is designed to foster innovative, independent research and collaboration within STRI’s vibrant scientific community. Research must be primarily based at a STRI facility, though comparative studies in other tropical countries are permitted.
