Smithsonian Marine Station Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Supports postdoctoral research on Florida marine ecosystems at the Smithsonian Marine Station, focusing on seagrass, reefs, microbiology, and related fields.
Funder: Smithsonian Institution
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026
Funding Amounts: $60,000/year stipend; health insurance allowance; up to $5,000/year research allowance; 12–24 months
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research on Florida marine ecosystems at the Smithsonian Marine Station, focusing on areas such as seagrass, reefs, and marine microbiology.
Description
The Smithsonian Marine Station Postdoctoral Fellowship Program provides 1–2 year fellowships for postdoctoral scholars to conduct research on Florida’s marine ecosystems, with a primary focus on the Indian River Lagoon and adjacent offshore waters. The program supports studies in fields such as seagrass biology, soft sediments, mangroves, oyster and coral reefs, marine microbiology, chemical ecology, biogeochemistry, ocean acidification, and marine organism life histories. Fellows are expected to be in residence at the Smithsonian Marine Station in Fort Pierce, Florida, but may also conduct comparative studies throughout coastal Florida. The fellowship offers opportunities to collaborate with Smithsonian research staff and utilize the institution’s resources and collections.
