The Robert D. Hevey, Jr. and Constance M. Filling Fellowship in Anthropology
The Robert D. Hevey, Jr. and Constance M. Filling Fellowship in Anthropology supports graduate research on indigenous communities, linguistics, or cultural diversity at the Smithsonian NMNH.
Funder: Smithsonian Institution
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 stipend + $5,000 research allowance for 10 weeks; possible relocation support
Summary: Supports graduate student research in anthropology related to indigenous communities, linguistics, or cultural diversity at the National Museum of Natural History.
Description
This fellowship supports graduate students conducting anthropological research on contemporary indigenous communities, linguistics and endangered languages, or cultural diversity. The award is hosted by the Department of Anthropology at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) in Washington, DC. Fellows are expected to be in full-time residence at NMNH for the duration of the 10-week program, actively engaging with the NMNH community and utilizing its collections and facilities. The program prioritizes applicants who have not previously conducted research at NMNH and encourages close collaboration with NMNH research scientists.
