A. Verville Fellowship
The A. Verville Fellowship supports in-residence research at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum on major developments in aviation or space history, encouraging accessible, scholarly projects.
Funder: Smithsonian Institution
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline) | January 2027 (Letters of recommendation deadline)
Funding Amounts: $70,000 stipend for 9–12 months; up to $5,000 for travel and research expenses
Summary: In-residence fellowship supporting research on major trends and developments in the history of aviation or space at the National Air and Space Museum.
Key Information: Open to mid-career scholars and non-academic researchers; advanced degree not required.
Description
The A. Verville Fellowship is a prestigious nine- to twelve-month in-residence program at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, designed to support critical analysis of major trends, developments, and accomplishments in the history of aviation or space studies. Fellows collaborate with museum staff, leveraging the museum's extensive collections, archives, and expertise. The fellowship encourages research projects that are professional in tone but accessible to a broad audience, and may result in books, articles, exhibitions, or other media.
