Charles A. Lindbergh Chair in Aerospace History
Charles A. Lindbergh Chair in Aerospace History supports senior scholars and non-academic authors conducting aerospace history research toward a major book or scholarly publication.
Funder: Smithsonian Institution
Due Dates: October 19, 2026 (Applications open) | December 18, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 for a 12-month fellowship, plus up to $5,000 for travel and research
Summary: Supports senior scholars and non-academic authors working toward a major book or scholarly publication in aerospace history.
Key Information: Residency in the Washington, DC area and identification of a Smithsonian staff advisor are required.
Description
The Charles A. Lindbergh Chair in Aerospace History is a competitive fellowship at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum. It provides senior scholars and non-academic authors with distinguished publication records time to work on a book or other significant scholarly research project in aerospace history. The appointment centers on sustained research leading to a major publication.
The fellowship connects publication-focused work with the Museum’s staff, collections, facilities, and scholarly community. Fellows are expected to interact with professional staff, attend selected seminars and colloquia, and present their research through the Museum’s work-in-progress series. Selection considers both the project’s contribution to aviation and space history and its use of Museum resources and potential contribution to Museum programs.
