Funder: Smithsonian Institution
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $45,000/year postgraduate or $60,000/year postdoctoral stipend, plus up to $5,000 research allowance; 3–12 months
Summary: Supports recent graduates and postdoctoral researchers pursuing museum-object conservation research and further training in Smithsonian conservation laboratories.
Key Information: Fellows must reside at the Smithsonian except for approved absences and contact staff before applying.
Description
The Smithsonian’s Postgraduate/Postdoctoral Fellowships in Conservation of Museum Collections support research and further training in the conservation of museum collection objects. Offered through the Office of Academic Appointments and Internships, the program brings conservation research and training together in Smithsonian laboratories. It serves recent graduates in art and archaeological conservation, materials science, and closely related fields, including researchers who have recently completed doctoral studies.
Projects must focus on conserving objects in museum collections and make use of Smithsonian research staff, facilities, and resources. Applicants work with potential advisers to establish project feasibility and resource availability. Materials research graduate students and scientists wishing to conduct independent research should instead apply through the Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program.
