Link Foundation Graduate Fellowship Program Grant

Link Foundation Graduate Fellowship Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Smithsonian Institution (SI)
Amount: US $9,000
Last Updated: March 14, 2026

Summary

The Link Foundation Graduate Fellowship Program offers 12-week fellowships for graduate students to conduct marine science research at the Smithsonian Marine Station in Fort Pierce, Florida. Since 1998, the program has provided opportunities for students to engage in independent research alongside Smithsonian staff. With a total stipend of $9,000, applicants must be current graduate students who have completed at least one semester and possess strong English communication skills. This fellowship aims to support significant marine research initiatives.

Overview

Each year since 1998, the Link Foundation has awarded 12-week graduate student fellowships to conduct marine science research at the Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce. Students work in association with members of the Smithsonian professional research staff - either resident Marine Station investigators, or marine scientists from other Smithsonian entities who carry out a part of their research at the Station. Graduate students will conduct independent research on site at the Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce, FL. 12-week Graduate Fellowships Fellowships are offered to graduate students to conduct research in the marine sciences at the Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce, Florida. These fellowships are funded through a grant from the Link Foundation to the Smithsonian Marine Station. Applicants must propose to conduct research at the Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce in one of its areas of research in association with a member of the Smithsonian professional research staff (Valerie Paul, Jennifer Sneed, Holly Sweat, and Melanie McField) for a period of 12 weeks at the graduate student level. Fellows will be selected for the significance of the work they propose, their ability to carry out the proposed research and study, and the extent to which the Smithsonian, through its staff members and resources, can contribute to the proposed research. Stipends and Allowances The total stipend for graduate student fellows is $9,000 for the 12-week period. This fellowship does not provide additional support for travel and/or research allowances.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Current graduate students.Must have completed at least one semester before the appointment period.Applicants whose native language is not English are expected to have the ability to write and converse fluently in English.