Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Predoctoral Fellowship
The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Predoctoral Fellowship is a Fellowship sponsored by Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.
Award Information:
Amount of Fellowship: Average: $24600
Application Deadline: 15-Apr
Requirements: Applicant must have completed preliminary coursework and examinations and be ready to begin dissertation research at the time of the award. Applicant should submit a research proposal, three letters of recommendation, a transcript of their grades, an application summary, their department head's approval, and a SAO advisor agreement. Applicant should contact Smithsonian scientists in the area of interest directly to discuss possible research topics.
Eligibility: Other postgraduate-level study
Sponsorship provided by:
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
60 Garden Street, Mail Stop 47
Cambridge, MA 02138
USA
Email Address: siofg@si.edu
Phone Number: 617 495 7103
Fax Number: 617 495 7105
http://www.si.edu/research+study
You can find out more by contacting:
Mrs. Dale A. Alianiello
Fellowship Program Coordinator
A good place to start is to search for the latest information on the fellowship. Getting the greatest odds of success is a result of initially researching the prerequisites and then determining if you qualify. At the outset try to recognize the particular aims of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and what they hope to achieve with the Predoctoral Fellowship. If you meet the requirements, make sure you have the possibility to obtain the fellowship. Once you believe that there is a good chance of going on to be a recipient of the Predoctoral Fellowship, then it is worth it to use your time.
A vital part in the process of trying for the fellowship is filling out the application correctly. Occasionally the process can be time consuming and laborious, but it is absolutely critical that your work was done accurately and thoroughly. Use caution to insure that you will not lose out because of some minor point.
Once the application is sent off, figure out the timeframe regarding when the Predoctoral Fellowship distributes the money so you'll be aware of whether or not you can rely on the fellowship to provide additional support for any bills associated with your education and what assistance it will provide, since there might be constraints on what bills you can pay with the Predoctoral Fellowship. You might find it challenging to be able to handle the increasing costs of education, and getting the Predoctoral Fellowship to help with your financial aid can make things much easier. If you are not fortunate to receive the Predoctoral Fellowship, try not to be upset, you can find different fellowships for which you can apply.