Baird Society Resident Scholar Program
The Baird Society Resident Scholar Program funds in-residence research using the Smithsonian Libraries’ 16 Special Collections across diverse scholarly disciplines.
Funder: Smithsonian Institution
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $3,500/month stipend for 1–6 months (up to $21,000 total)
Summary: Supports in-depth scholarly research using the Smithsonian Libraries’ 16 Special Collections across a wide range of disciplines.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; future cycles may change.
Description
The Baird Society Resident Scholar Program provides funding for scholars to conduct in-depth research utilizing the Smithsonian Libraries' 16 Special Collections. These collections span a diverse array of subject areas, offering access to rare and unique resources housed within the Smithsonian Libraries system. The program is designed to foster new scholarship and insights across a wide range of disciplines, leveraging the extensive holdings of the Smithsonian.
