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STRI D. Ross Robertson Shore-Fish Fellowship Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Evolutionary Biology
Funding
Available
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University
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
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About this position
The STRI D. Ross Robertson Shore-Fish Fellowship supports predoctoral PhD students carrying out field research on the evolution, ecology, and natural history of marine and brackish-water fishes. The fellowship is based at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Panama, placing the awardee in a strong tropical research setting focused on nearshore marine systems.
This fellowship is designed for projects on shore fishes in nearshore tropical and subtropical waters. It is a one-year opportunity tied to research that connects biodiversity, organismal natural history, and evolutionary ecology. The host institution offers an internationally recognized environment for tropical research, with the project centered on field-based study of fishes in marine and brackish habitats.
The award is part of STRI's fellowship programme and is offered annually.
Adapted from ECRcentral, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Funding details
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What's required
Predoctoral PhD students only. The fellowship is intended for applicants conducting field research on marine and brackish-water fishes; applicants should be PhD-level students and fit the fellowship's thematic focus.
How to apply
Review the official fellowship page for full eligibility and award details. Submit the application through the STRI academic programs fellowships page. Check the official site for the current annual deadline and required materials.
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