Peter Buck Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Supports early-career postdocs to conduct independent, resident research at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History using NMNH collections and facilities.
Funder: Smithsonian Institution
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $62,000/year stipend, up to 2 years; $5,000/year research allowance; $5,000/year health insurance; relocation allowance
Summary: Supports early-career postdoctoral researchers to conduct independent, resident research at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History using NMNH collections and facilities.
Key Information: Apply via SIFP; top candidates with NMNH advisors are automatically considered for Peter Buck.
Description
The Peter Buck Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) provides multi-year support for early-career scientists to conduct full-time, independent research using NMNH collections and facilities. Established to foster the next generation of museum professionals and researchers, the program aims to bring new ideas, perspectives, and skills to the NMNH scholarly community. Fellows are expected to be resident at NMNH for the duration of the fellowship and actively engage in the museum’s research activities under the guidance of an NMNH staff scientist.
