Kristian Fauchald Polychaete Research Fellowship

The Kristian Fauchald Polychate Research Fellowships provide support to researchers to conduct independent collections-based research in the Department of Invertebrate Zoology (IZ) at the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH).

Eligibility:

All polychaete biologists actively engaged in collections-based research (e.g., systematics, phylogeny, biogeography, comparative morphology, functional morphology, diversity).

Term: 

Fellowships proposals are solicited biannually for projects ranging from one week to six months.

Stipend:

Up to $800/week for housing/local transportation/meals/incidentals is allowed. Relocation costs and supplies needed to conduct research at the museum may be included in the budget.

Notification Dates:

Awards announced May 15 for tenure term beginning after August 1.

Contact:

For questions about the Kristian Fauchald Polychaete Research Fellowship, please contact Dr. Karen Osborn, Curator of Polychaeta (osbornk@si.edu)