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) are 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 website for detailed application guidelines:
* Application form
* A non-technical Abstract (250 word limit)
* Research proposal (1,500 word limit)
* Bibliography
* Detailed 3-month timetable
* Research budget and justification
* CV
* Copies of official transcripts
* 2 letters of recommendation
Stipend to cover modest living expenses at STRI ($750/month), roundtrip airfare to Panama, and a research allowance
Geographic Location--Panama at the STRI
Fellowships may provide a modest stipend to cover living expenses while at STRI (currently, $750/month); a modest research allowance that rarely exceeds $2,000 and is usually less; and round-trip coach airfare. Partial awards are often given. Applicants are encouraged to seek additional sources of funding.