National Museum of the American Latino Predoctoral Fellowship
This fellowship supports Ph.D. candidates researching the U.S. Latino experience using Smithsonian collections and resources to advance scholarly knowledge of Latino contributions in the U.S.
Funder: Smithsonian Institution
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $45,000/year for 12 months plus up to $5,000 research allowance; prorated for shorter terms (3–12 months)
Summary: Fellowship for doctoral candidates to conduct dissertation research on U.S. Latino topics using Smithsonian collections.
Description
The National Museum of the American Latino Predoctoral Fellowship supports Ph.D. candidates who are conducting dissertation research related to the U.S. Latino experience. Fellows engage in independent research at Smithsonian museums and centers, utilizing extensive U.S. Latino collections and working closely with Smithsonian scholars. The fellowship is intended to advance scholarly work on the contributions of Latino communities to the arts, history, national culture, and scientific achievement. Research projects must focus on the Latino community and experience in the United States.
