Smithsonian Marine Station Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
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Smithsonian Marine Station Postdoctoral Fellowship Program supports postdoctoral researchers studying Florida’s marine ecosystems to advance research on their biology, ecology, and marine life histories.
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Funder: Smithsonian Institution
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $60,000 annually, plus health insurance allowance and up to $5,000 annually for research; 12–24 months
Summary: Supports fellowship research on Florida’s marine ecosystems at the Smithsonian Marine Station in Fort Pierce.
Key Information: Fellows must reside at the Smithsonian Marine Station except for approved absences.
Description
The Smithsonian Marine Station, part of the National Museum of Natural History, offers annual one- to two-year postdoctoral fellowships, including a fellowship supported by the Link Foundation. Based in Fort Pierce, Florida, the station specializes in Florida’s marine ecosystems. Research focuses on the Indian River Lagoon—a highly biodiverse estuary extending 250 kilometers along Florida’s east coast—and adjacent offshore waters, with comparative studies throughout coastal Florida.
Research interests include the biology and ecology of seagrass, soft sediments, mangroves, and oyster and coral reef ecosystems. The program also supports marine microbiology, chemical ecology, biogeochemistry, ocean acidification, and research on the life histories of marine organisms. Fellows conduct their work in residence at the station, using Smithsonian research expertise and resources.
