2027-2028 Smith Fellowships Application Platform
Application Deadline
All application materials, including letters from mentors and references, must be received by the Smith Fellows program via the online submission platform by 11pm ET on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The review process begins immediately after this date. There are no extensions to this deadline and incomplete applications at this deadline will not be included in the review process.
Key Dates
- Interview Phases: Semi-finalist and finalist interviews will be conducted in January and February 2027.
- Status Notifications: All candidates will be notified of the status of their application by February 28, 2027 at the latest.
- Fellowship Start: Funds are available for Fellows to start anytime between June 1 and September 30, 2027.
Proposal Guidelines
Read the full proposal guidelines and access application support resources (webinar, FAQ, etc.) on our website. Please ensure you read the guidelines fully before applying.
Process
1. Register
Click on the "Register" link and complete and submit the registration form.
2. Login
Login to the proposal submission platform with your email and password.
3. Create
Create your online application. For a list of required information and attachments, please review the Proposal Guidelines
4. Save
During the Request for Proposals period, your application can be saved as DRAFT until all the required information is completed and attachments uploaded. As each section is complete, you will see a appear in the category tab when the application is saved. At any time, you can download and print your application by clicking on the 
icon in the Application Summary section.
5. Submit
On completion, save your proposal as FINAL. Download and print a copy of your application for your records by clicking on the icon in the Application Summary section in the right column. Note: If an update is required prior to the deadline, you can make the update and resave as FINAL.
If you require assistance or additional information, please contact the Program Staff - smithinfo@conbio.org
Contact Us
David H. Smith Conservation Research FellowshipA Program of the Society for Conservation Biology
Phone: 1-202-234-4133 x101
Email: smithinfo@conbio.org
