National Museum of the American Latino Postdoctoral Fellowship
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National Museum of the American Latino Postdoctoral Fellowship supports emerging scholars’ publication-oriented research using Smithsonian collections to explore Latino experiences and contributions in the United States.
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Funder: Smithsonian Institution
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $57,000 annual stipend, prorated for shorter appointments, plus up to $5,000 research allowance; 3–12 months
Summary: Supports emerging scholars conducting publication-oriented research using U.S. Latino collections at Smithsonian museums and centers.
Key Information: Applicants must be affiliated with a U.S.-based accredited college or university and secure Smithsonian researcher support before submission.
Description
The National Museum of the American Latino offers this postdoctoral fellowship for emerging scholars conducting independent research for publication using U.S. Latino collections at Smithsonian museums and centers. Projects should address the Latino community and experience in the United States, exploring contributions to the arts, history, national culture, and scientific achievement.
Fellows use Smithsonian collections and work closely with Smithsonian scholars who serve as advisors and hosts. Applicants identify relevant collections, archives, staff expertise, and other research resources while developing their proposals. The fellowship supports appointments lasting three to twelve months, connecting publication-oriented scholarship with the Smithsonian’s research collections and professional research staff.
