Introduction

The Smithsonian Resilience and Sustainability Science Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025 is a program designed to support up to five post-doctoral fellows in conducting independent research aligned with the Smithsonian's goals of understanding and expanding resilience. The fellowship provides fellows with access to the Smithsonian's resources, including scientists, collections, exhibits, and data sets, to advance scientific understanding of resilience and sustainability in marine or terrestrial systems. The program emphasizes the interconnectedness of these systems with the people who depend on them and the services they provide.

Scope of Work

The fellowship focuses on research related to resilience and sustainability in complex marine or terrestrial systems, such as forests, freshwater systems, soils, etc. Proposals should address the connection between these systems and the people who rely on them. The research should explore socio-environmental external stressors as drivers of change, socio-environmental factors influencing adaptation and resilience, adaptive strategies, and adaptive responses/outcomes.

Eligibility

Applicants must have or will have received a Ph.D. by the time the fellowship begins. They must propose to conduct research in residence at the Smithsonian.

Budget and Duration

Recipients will receive a stipend of $62,000 per year for Postdoctoral Fellows. Stipends are prorated for periods of less than 24 months. A maximum research allowance of $10,000 is available for the fellowship period.

Additional Information

The fellowship program prioritizes research that aligns with the theme of resilience, demonstrates use-inspired research, showcases interdisciplinary effort, and reflects a clear commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Key Dates

The application deadline is October 15, 2024.

Application Process

The complete application should include:

• A detailed research proposal (summary [one page] + project description [5-page maximum])

• A max. 1 page information sheet about the proposed external advisor and their institution

• A detailed budget

• Bibliography (limited to 3 pages)

• A Curriculum Vitae

• A max. 1 page diversity statement

• Two letters of reference

Selection Process

Selection criteria include:

• Alignment with the theme of resilience

• Effective demonstration of use-inspired research

• Demonstrated interdisciplinary effort

• Clear commitment to DEI

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