Native American Collections Fellowship
Forecasted
The Native American Collections Fellowship from the Smithsonian Institution supports research projects engaging Native communities and utilizing the National Museum of the American Indian’s collections.
Funder: Smithsonian Institution
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $57,000 stipend plus up to $4,000 for research/travel; additional support for health insurance and travel to Washington, DC; 1-year term.
Summary: Supports emerging and mid-career researchers conducting community-focused projects utilizing the National Museum of the American Indian collections.
Key Information: Fellowship requires demonstrated engagement with Native communities and projects that benefit Native peoples.
Description
The Native American Collections Fellowship, offered by the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI), is designed to support emerging and mid-career researchers working on community-oriented projects that engage with Native communities. The fellowship enables scholars to conduct independent research utilizing the NMAI’s extensive collections, with a strong emphasis on work that directly benefits Native peoples. Fellows participate in a hybrid model, beginning with a virtual professional development phase followed by onsite research at the museum.
