Smithsonian Office of Academic Appointments and Internships

The Robert D. Hevey, Jr. and Constance M. Filling Fellowship in Anthropology

This short-term fellowship provides support to a graduate student focused on anthropological studies related to contemporary indigenous communities, linguistics and endangered languages, or cultural diversity while in-residence in the Department of Anthropology at the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) in Washington, DC. Awardees are expected to be resident at NMNH full-time and actively engaged in the NMNH community during the entire fellowship tenure. Priority will be given to applicants who have not previously had an opportunity to visit and conduct research at NMNH. To receive consideration, candidates must include in their application a research proposal in an area of study related to NMNH facilities and collections and select as the primary advisor an NMNH research scientist in the Department of Anthropology from the Research Staff listing provided in SORS. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact a potential advisor prior to submitting their materials. Review factors for applications include:

• Research of the highest intellectual and ethical standards.
• Research topics with a clear connection and purpose for NMNH on-site investigation using our collections and facilities.

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Proposals for the Filling Ten-week Graduate Student Fellowship in Anthropology must be submitted in SOLAA.

Applicant proposals will be reviewed by SI staff with expertise in the proposed area of study and then reviewed, discussed and ranked by an Anthropology committee who will assess the relative merit of proposals, candidate’s eligibility, and appropriateness for placement as part of the NMNH community.

How to Apply

• Create account or log in to SOLAA
• Click Start Application Button at top of Screen
• Search for the Program: Robert Hevey Graduate Student Fellowships in Anthropology
• Click "Apply Now"