The Office administers Institution-wide research support programs, and encourages and assists other Smithsonian museums, research institutes and research offices in the development of additional fellowships and visiting appointments. This book is published to provide information about the Smithsonian Institution's fellowships, internships, and research resources. The Smithsonian Institution encourages access to its research staff, collections, and reference materials by visiting scholars, scientists, and students. The Institution offers in-residence appointments for research and study using its facilities, with the advice and guidance of its staff members. These appointments enable qualified persons to make use of Smithsonian resources in pursuing studies related to research interests of the Institution and its staff.
Appointments vary in duration, and many carry financial support.
The second part of the book is devoted to descriptions of the Museums, Research Institutes, and Research Offices of the Smithsonian and to the research interests of the professional staff. The WWW version of this publication provides some links to more detailed information for some of the staff members listed. The third section provides information about the Institution's research support units available for consultation and use by visiting scholars, scientists and students. Smithsonian Institution Molecular Evolution Fellowship Program Minority Internship Program Native American Awards Program Search will allow you to search the contents of the Smithsonians' Office of Fellowships and Grants pages.