Native American Awards Program
- Community Scholar Award

Sponsor

Smithsonian Institution

Title

NATIVE AMERICAN
AWARDS PROGRAM
- COMMUNITY SCHOLAR AWARD

Contact

Office of Fellowships
Smithsonian Institution
470 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Suite 7120
MRC 902, P.O. Box 37012
Washington, DC 20013-7012

phone: 202.633.7070     fax: 202.633.7069
e-mail: siofg@si.edu
url: www.si.edu/research+study

Availability

Summer, Fall, Winter/Spring Programs.

Eligibility

Native American students/scholars affiliated with a Native American community or tribe.

Information

Community Scholar Awards are available for individuals to pursue independently designed research projects in association with Smithsonian Staff. Application available on website.

Benefits/Award

$150 per day for up to 21 days; Travel Allowance; Small Research Allowance.

Deadline

February 1     for Summer Program (to begin after June 1)
February 1     for Fall Program (to begin after Oct 1)
October 1     for Winter/Spring (to begin after Feb 1)

Required Documentation

Application Form (apply online); Statement Describing Proposed Research Project; Resume; Recommendation Letters.