Opportunities

The Kenneth Jay Boss Fellowship in Invertebrate Zoology provides support to graduate students interested in conducting resident, independent collections-based research in the Department of Invertebrate Zoology (IZ) at NMNH. The fellowships range from one week to up to six months and are awarded preferentially to students researching mollusks, although proposals focused on other invertebrate groups will be considered.

Edward B. and Phyllis E. Reed Fellowship for Research on North American Freshwater Copepods supports endeavors that clarify systematics, taxonomy, ecology, and biogeography of freshwater copepods of North America, and, in particular, seeks to strengthen career development of a graduate student, postdoctoral trainee or young professional.

Fellowships for research and study in the Department are available through the Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program (SIFP), which provides funding for graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, and senior investigators to conduct research in association with Smithsonian scientists. Fellowship durations range from three months to three years depending on fellowship category. 

The Department hosts fellows through the Peter Buck Fellowship Program for full-time, resident, independent research focused on utilizing the NMNH collections and facilities. Multi-year postdoctoral fellowships are generally awarded, often paired with first year awards through the Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program (SIFP), to external postdoctoral scholars who have received a Ph.D. or equivalent within the last five years.

For a complete listing of fellowship opportunities available for placement at NMNH visit the Smithsonian Office of Fellowships & Internships.

Students selected for participation in the Natural History Research Experiences Internship Program may be placed in the Department. Through NHRE undergraduate students are paired with a scientific mentor of their choice to develop and investigate a research project.

A variety of other internship opportunities are available, including paid and unpaid appointments, resident and virtual projects, and short and long-term tenure.

For a complete listing of internship opportunities at NMNH visit the Smithsonian Office of Fellowships & Internships.

For a complete listing of internship opportunities at the Smithsonian, many available for placement at NMNH visit the Smithsonian Office of Fellowships & Internships.