About STRI

The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institution (STRI) in Panama, is a bureau of the Smithsonian Institution based outside of the United States, is dedicated to understanding biological diversity.

Guidelines for Preparing Short-term Fellowship Proposals

The following information is intended to help applicants prepare their proposals. Note that incomplete applications, or those that fail to follow the guidelines, will not be considered.

Support is provided to carry out short-term research projects in the tropics in areas of STRI research, under the supervision of STRI Staff Scientists. STRI Research Associates may also serve as consultants, in collaboration with a staff scientist.

• Maximum duration is 3 months; extensions are awarded only in exceptional circumstances.
• Smaller projects that are part of a larger thesis or dissertation are encouraged, in which case the specific proposal should also briefly sketch how the research project fits into the broader study.
• Exceptional exploratory projects or pilot studies with well-defined goals and methods will be considered.
• Most fellowships are awarded to graduate students, but awards are occasionally made to outstanding undergraduate.
• Fellowships may provide a modest stipend to cover living expenses while at STRI (currently $1,000/month); may provide a modest research allowance, NOT to exceed $2000; and may provide a round-trip coach airfare. Applicants are encouraged to seek additional sources of funding. Partial awards are often given.
• The deadlines for submitting applications are the 15th of February, April, July, and October.

Before submitting a formal application all applicants should consult with STRI scientific staff, who will serve as potential advisors, to confirm that they are willing to supervise and support the proposed project. Proposals without the support of named advisors will not be funded. When corresponding with advisors we strongly encourage applicants to ask for advice on the scientific merit of the proposed research, methodology and logistics, and for written comments on preliminary drafts of the proposals.

Short-term Fellowship

Sponsor:Smithsonian Tropical research Institute

Deadline:15th February 2018

All are eligible

Smithsonian Tropical research Institute; 9100 Panama City PL; Washington Dc 20521-9100; Phone: +507.212.8031; Phone number Fax: +507.212.8150; e-mail address e-mail: fellows@si.edu;