Smithsonian Postgraduate/Postdoctoral Fellowships in Conservation of

Organization
Office of Fellowships and Internships
Smithsonian Institution
470 L'Enfant Pl., SW, Ste. 7102, MRC 902
Washington, DC 20013-7012
Phone Number
(202)633-7070
Emails
siofi@si.edu

Level of Study -
Professional Development

Award Type -
Fellowship

Purpose
To create opportunity for recent graduates of masters programs in art and archaeological conservation and conservation scientists to conduct research and gain further training in the conservation of museum collection objects.
Focus -
Art conservation; Museum science; Preservation.
Qualifications -
Applicants must be recent graduates of masters programs in art conservation or the equivalent or conservation scientists, including those at the postdoctoral level, who wish to conduct research and gain further training in Smithsonian conservation laboratories for a period of one year.
Criteria
Selection will be based on the merit of the submitted research proposals; applicants' ability to carry out the proposed research and study; the likelihood that the research could be completed in the requested time; and, the extent to which the Smithsonian, through its research staff members and resources, could contribute to the proposed research.
Amount -
$4,000
$36,000
$50,400
Award Duration -
Annual; 3 to 12 months.

Number of Recipients -
Varies.
To Apply
Applicants must visit the website for the online application process and other application requirements. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact staff members to help identify potential advisors, determine the feasibility of the proposed research being conducted at the Smithsonian Institution, and the availability of relevant resources such as staff, collections, archives and library materials during the proposed tenure dates.
Deadline -
November 1.
For more information
http://www.smithsonianofi.com