Short Term Research Fellowships
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.
The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI), is a division of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC and maintains research facilities for marine and terrestrial research at various locations on the Isthmus of Panama. Short term fellowships (STF) ,may be available for research in the areas of ecology, anthropology, paleontology, paleocology, evolutionary biology, molecular phylogenetics, biogeography, animal behavior, neurobiology, soils sciences, and physiology of tropical plants and animals.
Refer to the website for detailed application guidelines. The application must include:
1. a two-page applicaiton form
2. a non-technical abstract
3. a research proposal
4. a detailed 3-month timetable for the proposed research
5. research budget and justification
6. curriculum vitae
7. copies of academic transcripts
Applicants are encouraged to seek additional sources of funding, and partial awards are often given.