Opportunities

David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship — 2027–2028

Postdoctoral fellowship; PhD completed after 1 Apr 2024 and before 31 Aug 2027; non-US citizens may apply but visa must be secured through host institution; research must focus on conservation management or policy in the US/territories.

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Opportunity Passport

At a glance

ExpiredVerified
RO ID
RO-2026-006330
Type
Fellowship
Level / stage
PhD / Doctoral, Postdoctoral
Host
United States · U.S.-based sponsoring academic institution or conservation organisation
Applicant geography
Worldwide / global eligibility
Funding
Funding available
Package value
USD 74,263–76,490 per year
Last deadline
September 30, 2026, 23:00 (America/New_York)
Last checked
August 23, 2026
Source

Opportunity overview

Postdoctoral fellowship; PhD completed after 1 Apr 2024 and before 31 Aug 2027; non-US citizens may apply but visa must be secured through host institution; research must focus on conservation management or policy in the US/territories.

Funding

Funding coverage
Funding available
Financial model
Mixed funding package
Package value
USD 74,263–76,490 per year
Duration
2 consecutive years; start between 1 June and 30 September 2027
  • Stipend: Yes
  • Travel: Yes
  • Research costs: Yes

Eligibility

Any nationality; eligible recent doctorate; U.S.-focused applied conservation project; mentor team including academic and practitioner mentors, with at least one mentor at the proposed host institution.

Applicant geography
Worldwide / global eligibility
Minimum degree
Doctorate completed after 1 April 2024 and before 31 August 2027, subject to permitted career-interruption adjustments

Programme details

Funder / sponsor
Cedar Tree Foundation
Host organisation
U.S.-based sponsoring academic institution or conservation organisation
Host country
United States
Region
North America
Disciplines
Earth & Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences

Application

Method
Online portal

Required documents

  • Cover letter
  • Proposal package including research plan and budget
  • Applicant CV
  • Four personal-statement responses
  • Two reference letters
  • Two mentor commitment letters
  • Two mentor abbreviated CVs

All application materials and four required letters must be received through the Smith Fellows application platform by the deadline.

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Deadlines

  1. Application deadlineSeptember 30, 2026, 23:00 (America/New_York)
    Application deadline: 30 September 2026 at 11:00pm Eastern Time.

Sources and verification

Verification status: Verified. Last checked: August 23, 2026.

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