A. Verville Fellowship
A. Verville Fellowship supports mid-career scholars and non-academic researchers in research and writing at the National Air and Space Museum to advance critical understanding of aviation or space history.
Funder: Smithsonian Institution
Due Dates: October 19, 2026 (Applications open) | December 18, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $70,000 stipend for a 9- to 12-month fellowship, plus up to $5,000 for travel and research
Summary: Supports in-residence research and writing analyzing major trends, developments, and accomplishments in aviation or space history.
Key Information: Fellows must work in residence at the National Air and Space Museum and identify a Smithsonian staff advisor.
Description
The A. Verville Fellowship is a competitive, nine- to twelve-month residency at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. It supports mid-career scholars and non-academic researchers undertaking critical analysis of aviation or space history. Candidates are encouraged to produce work that is professional in tone and substance while addressing audiences with broad interests. Projects may result in a book, articles, a screenplay, an exhibition, or other media.
Fellows work closely with museum staff whose interests align with their research. The Aeronautics Department studies aviation’s societal impact, aircraft technology, air transport, and military aviation, with both U.S. and international perspectives. The Space History Department studies post-war science and technology, space flight, rocketry, and the origins of space science.
