Kristian Fauchald Polychaete Research Fellowship
This fellowship funds in-residence research at the Smithsonian NMNH to advance scientific knowledge of polychaetes using the museum's collections and facilities.
Funder: Smithsonian Institution
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Fall) | April 1, 2027 (Spring)
Funding Amounts: Up to $900/week for up to 6 months; maximum budget typically $10,000 per award.
Summary: Supports independent, collections-based polychaete research at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
Key Information: Applicants must conduct research in residence at the NMNH Department of Invertebrate Zoology.
Description
The Kristian Fauchald Polychaete Research Fellowship provides financial support for researchers to conduct independent, collections-based research focused on polychaetes in the Department of Invertebrate Zoology at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (NMNH). The fellowship aims to advance scientific understanding in areas such as systematics, phylogeny, biogeography, and morphology of polychaetes, utilizing the museum’s extensive collections and research facilities. Projects may range from four weeks to six months in duration.
