Big Ten Academic Alliance Smithsonian Fellowship
The Big Ten Academic Alliance Smithsonian Fellowship supports BTAA doctoral candidates conducting dissertation research in science and related fields at the Smithsonian Institution.
Funder: Smithsonian Institution
Due Dates: October 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: $45,000 stipend for 12 months; up to $5,000 research allowance; prorated for shorter terms
Summary: Supports Big Ten Academic Alliance doctoral candidates for dissertation research in residence at the Smithsonian across diverse fields in science, history, art, and culture.
Description
This fellowship enables doctoral candidates from Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) universities to conduct dissertation research in residence at the Smithsonian Institution. Fellows collaborate with Smithsonian advisers and utilize the institution’s extensive collections, research facilities, and expertise. Supported disciplines include animal behavior, anthropology, earth sciences, evolutionary biology, folklife, history of science and art, materials research, molecular biology, and the social and cultural history of the United States. The program aims to foster interdisciplinary scholarship and advance doctoral research by leveraging the Smithsonian’s resources.
