The Robert D. Hevey, Jr. and Constance M. Filling Fellowship in Invertebrate Zoology
This Smithsonian Institution fellowship supports graduate student research in invertebrate zoology at the National Museum of Natural History using its collections and resources.
Funder: Smithsonian Institution
Due Dates: October 15, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: $10,000 stipend for 10 weeks, $5,000 research allowance, plus relocation/travel support
Summary: Supports short-term, in-residence graduate student research in invertebrate zoology at the National Museum of Natural History.
Key Information: Priority for applicants who have not previously conducted research at NMNH.
Description
This fellowship provides a ten-week, in-residence research opportunity for graduate students in invertebrate zoology at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) in Washington, DC. The program is designed to foster new talent and train the next generation of natural history researchers, with a strong emphasis on using the Smithsonian’s collections, facilities, and staff expertise. Priority is given to applicants who have not previously conducted research at NMNH, and fellows are expected to be fully engaged in the Department of Invertebrate Zoology during their tenure.
