Smithsonian Biodiversity Genomics Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (BioG)
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Smithsonian Biodiversity Genomics Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (BioG) supports postdoctoral researchers in collaborative genomic research and bioinformatics analysis to study biodiversity.
This grant was recently updated
The maximum research allowance is now stated as $5,000 per year, rather than $5,000 without a specified time period.
Funder: Smithsonian Institution
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $62,000 annual stipend plus up to $5,000 annually for research; 12–24 months
Summary: Supports in-residence postdoctoral research in comparative biodiversity genomics with significant bioinformatics analysis.
Key Information: Applicants must identify a Smithsonian research staff member as principal advisor/host and complete their Ph.D. before starting.
Description
The Smithsonian Biodiversity Genomics Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (BioG) supports collaborative research using comparative genomic approaches, including phylogenomics, population genomics, metagenomics, and transcriptomics. Projects must include significant bioinformatics analysis. The program brings fellows into residence at the Smithsonian to pursue research drawing on its research staff, molecular facilities, and other resources.
Research facilities are located at the National Museum of Natural History, National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, and Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in the Republic of Panama. Collaboration among Smithsonian facilities is encouraged. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact potential advisors or hosts before preparing and submitting a proposal.
