Fellowships are granted for one year with the possibility of prolongation for an additional year. The starting date of the visit should not be later than three years after receipt of the Doctoral Degree. Visit website for application information.
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Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program: Postdoctoral Fellowships
Postdoctoral Fellowships of 3-12 months are available for scholars who have held the doctoral degree or equivalent for fewer than seven years as of the application deadline. Fellowships provide opportunities to pursue independent research projects in association with Smithsonian research staff.
EWNJ Graduate Merit Award
This scholarship offers up to $5,000 for permanent NJ resident women who are non-traditional students attending graduate school in NJ. Applicants must have completed at least 12 credits, be currently carrying at least 6 credits, or be considered full time if in the dissertation phase.
Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowship
The Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowship provides a stipend of $25,000 for doctoral candidates in their final year of dissertation writing. Awards are made to individuals who bring diversity to the academy and show potential for scholarly achievement.
Lerner-Gray Grants for Marine Research
These funds provide financial assistance to highly qualified persons starting careers in marine zoology. Funds are limited to projects dealing with systematics, evolution, ecology and field-oriented behavioral studies. Awards are not made to support research in botany and biochemistry.
Lemelson Center Fellowship
The Lemelson Center Fellowship Program supports projects that present creative approaches to the study of invention and innovation in American society. Fellows are expected to reside in the D.C. area, to participate in the Center’s activities, and to make a presentation their work. $575-$870/week.
Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Grants
This fund offers assistance to individuals for research on North American fauna in any phase of wildlife conservation or natural history related to the activities of the American Museum.
Collection Study Grants
This grant provides financial assistance to enable predoctoral and recent postdoctoral investigators to study the ornithological collections at the AMNH. Because the funds are intended for travel and subsistence, applicants within daily commuting range of the museum are not eligible to apply.
Iranian-American Scholarship
The Iranian-American Scholarship fund provides university scholarships for Iranian-American Students, supported by the Iranian community. The Iranian-American Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for Undergraduates, Graduates, and International students. Awards range from $1,000-$3,000, depending on merit, need, and the availability of funds. Requirements are: -Iranian Heritage -Grade Point Average of 3.5 or above -Financial Need Applicants must […]
Fellowships for Study or Research in the U.S. for Belgian citizens
Fellowships provide support for Belgian students for 9 months of full-time graduate study, or twelve months for research in the U.S. Study. Additional awards are available for biomedical engineering research and for postdoctoral research in biotechnology. Visit website for complete application information and specific requirements for different fields of study.