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The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI), a division of the 
Smithsonian Institution headquartered in the Republic of Panama, 
offers fellowships for research based at its facilities.  Disciplines 
include ecology, anthropology, paleontology,  evolution, systematics, 
behavior and physiology of tropical plants and animals.

*	Earl S. Tupper 3-year postdoctoral fellowship (deadline: 
Jan15).  Applications should include detailed research proposal with 
budget, curriculum vitae, 2 letters of reference, names and telephone 
numbers of 3 additional references and reprints of most important 
papers. Applicants should consult with STRI scientists who will serve 
as advisor before submitting final application.  Annual stipend up to 
$30,000 with yearly travel and research allotments. Proposals that 
include comparative research in other tropical countries will be 
considered. Send inquiries and application to STRI.

*	Predoctoral, postdoctoral, senior postdoctoral (up to 1 year) 
and 10-week fellowships are available through the Smithsonian's 
Office of Fellowships & Grants, Washington, DC.  (deadline: Jan15). 
For information: OFG, 750 9th Street NW, Suite 9300, Washington DC 
20560-0902, siofg@ofg.si.edu, www.si.edu/research+study.

*	Three-month fellowships (deadline: Feb15, May15, Aug15 and 
Nov15) thru STRI. For information:  STRI/Office of Education, Unit 
0948, APO AA 34002-0948, from the US or Apartado 2072, Balboa, Panama 
from Latin America, fellows@tivoli.si.edu or www.stri.org

Awards are based upon merit, without regard to race, color, religion, 
sex, national origin, age or condition of handicap of the applicant.