Edward B. and Phyllis E. Reed Research Fellowship
Funds independent research on North American freshwater copepods, prioritizing projects using the Smithsonian NMNH Copepod Collection in fields like systematics, ecology, and conservation.
Funder: Smithsonian Institution
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Fall) | May 2027 (Spring)
Funding Amounts: Up to $900/week for 4–24 weeks; maximum total budget ~$12,000 per award.
Summary: Supports independent research on North American freshwater copepods, with preference for projects using the Smithsonian NMNH Copepod Collection.
Description
The Edward B. and Phyllis E. Reed Research Fellowship provides funding for independent research on North American freshwater copepods. The fellowship is open to graduate students through senior researchers and particularly encourages proposals that utilize the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History’s (NMNH) Copepod Collection. Research topics may include systematics, phylogeny, biogeography, morphology, diversity, ecology, and conservation. The program aims to advance scientific understanding of freshwater copepods and foster use of the Smithsonian’s extensive research collections.
Fellowship terms range from four weeks to six months, and awardees are not required to be in residence at the Smithsonian NMNH, though access to its facilities and collections is encouraged. The program is designed to be flexible and accessible to copepod biologists at various career stages.
