Charles A. Lindbergh Chair in Aerospace History
A 12-month Smithsonian fellowship supporting senior scholars working on major aerospace history book or research projects at the National Air and Space Museum.
Funder: Smithsonian Institution
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $100,000 stipend for 12 months, plus up to $5,000 for travel and research expenses
Summary: Prestigious 12-month fellowship for senior scholars or distinguished authors to advance major book projects in aerospace history at the National Air and Space Museum.
Key Information: Applicants must identify a Smithsonian staff advisor and residency in Washington, DC is required.
Description
The Charles A. Lindbergh Chair in Aerospace History is a distinguished 12-month fellowship hosted by the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum. It is intended for senior scholars and accomplished non-academic writers who are working on, or planning, a major book or significant scholarly research project in aerospace history. The fellowship provides a unique opportunity to engage deeply with Museum staff, participate in seminars and colloquia, and contribute to the Museum’s academic environment through presentations and collaboration.
Fellows are expected to be in residence in Washington, DC, and to actively participate in the Museum’s scholarly community. The primary goal is to support the completion of a major publication that advances the field of aerospace history.
