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Society for Conservation Biology - David H. Smith Conservation Research Postdoctoral Fellowships

Guidelines for the 2027 David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship, including important dates, eligibility, award terms, and application materials.

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DeadlineSeptember 30, 2026

Award amountAnnual salary of $74,263 in 2027 and $76,490 in 2028

Last checkedJun 26, 2026

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Proposal Guidelines - Smith Fellows

Guidelines for the 2027 David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship, including important dates, eligibility, award terms, and application materials.

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Deadline

September 30, 2026

Award amount

Annual salary of $74,263 in 2027 and $76,490 in 2028

Eligibility

Doctorate completed within three years preceding award date (after April 1, 2024 and before August 31, 2027); No citizenship requirement, but international applicants need visa sponsorship; Research must be of primary relevance to conservation management or policy in the U.S. or its territories; Fellowship must be administered by a U.S.-based institution

Requirements

One proposal per applicant; Letters from mentors and references required; Research must be actioned through collaboration with practitioners, policymakers, or communities; Must work closely with a team of mentors (at least one academic and one practitioner)

Application materials

Cover letter; Proposal package (including title page, abstract, background, rationale, transformative potential, pathway, origin story, objectives, literature cited, budget/timeline); Applicant's Curriculum Vitae; Personal Statements; Letters of Recommendation (two reference letters, two mentor letters)

How to apply

Submit all materials electronically via the online submission platform; Review proposal guidelines and eligibility criteria carefully; Ensure all required documents are uploaded in the correct format

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