Charles A. Lindbergh Chair in Aerospace History Fellowship Grant
Funding Amount
Up to US $100,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Next expected
- December 1, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines each year: December 1 · December 15
From the program guidelines: “Applications are due December 1 (and references by December 15) for a term that begins nearly two years later.”
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Eligible organizations
- 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.
Other requirements
- 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.
Overview
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.
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
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.
What Smithsonian Institution actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 11
- Total given
- $609K
- Median grant
- $64K
- Range
- $5,100–$100K
- By dollars: Florida 27%, Massachusetts 16%, Alabama 14%. Top recipient cities: Tallahassee, FL; Boston, MA; Tuskegee Institute, AL.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 55% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Florida State University · Tallahassee, FL
Academic appt. stipends
$100K
Harvard College · Boston, MA
Academic appt. stipends
$99K
Tuskegee University · Tuskegee Institute, AL
Academic appt. stipends
$86K
Clark Atlanta Univ · Atlanta, GA
Academic appt. stipends
$64K
Jackson State Univ · Jackson, MS
Academic appt. stipends
$64K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Humanities
- History
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