Charles A. Lindbergh Chair in Aerospace History Fellowship Grant

Charles A. Lindbergh Chair in Aerospace History Fellowship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Smithsonian Institution (SI)
Amount: Up to US $100,000
Last Updated: July 06, 2025

Summary

The Charles A. Lindbergh Chair in Aerospace History Fellowship is a prestigious 12-month opportunity for senior scholars to advance their research in aerospace history. Offering up to $100,000 for living expenses in Washington, D.C., this fellowship encourages interaction with museum professionals and participation in seminars. Applications are due December 1, two years prior to the fellowship start date, ensuring scholars have ample time for necessary arrangements.

Overview

The Charles A. Lindbergh Chair in Aerospace History is a competitive 12-month fellowship open Oct 15, to senior scholars with distinguished records of publication who are at work on, or anticipate being at work on, books in aerospace history. Support is available for living expenses in the Washington, D.C, area up to a maximum of $100,000 a year. Tenure is typically for an academic year (September through August). NOTE: The Lindbergh Chair selection process runs one cycle earlier than for the other fellowships because senior scholars often need more time to arrange sabbaticals or leave. Applications are due December 1 (and references by December 15) for a term that begins nearly two years later.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Lindbergh Chair is open to established and recognized senior scholars with distinguished records of publication who are at work on, or anticipate being at work on, books in aerospace history.Residency in the Washington, DC area is a requirement.Interaction with Museum professional staff is highly desired and expected, including attendance at selected professional seminars and colloquia.Appointments cannot be automatically extended and typically are not renewable.The incumbent will be expected to engage in work leading to a major publication.Participation in the Museum's work-in-progress series is expected.