D. Ross Robertson fellowships for field research on neotropical shore-fishes
Supported by an endowment created to further the accomplishment of field research on the evolution, ecology, natural history and related taxonomic and systematic issues, of marine and brackish-water fishes found in nearshore, tropical and subtropical waters of North, Central and South America, and the Panama Canal. This includes research in neotropical countries other than Panama, although the fellow is expected to be based at STRI during at least part of the tenure of the fellowship.
3 months
In 2022 this endowment will support a 3-month predoctoral fellowship for a student pursuing a PhD. Stipend: US$9,000; Research allowance: up to $6,000 (note that this is intended to cover, and be the sole source of STRI funding for, all reasonable expenses for the research planned in the proposal, so prepare the budget accordingly); Round trip airfare to Panama; Health insurance – up to $1,000.
PhD students formally enrolled at a university.
Prior to submitting the formal application, applicants must first reach out to the staff scientist they are interested in working with to determine if that scientist is available to serve as a research advisor and mentor. Staff research profiles and contact information can be found here and a list of research associates is here. Also, applicants should review the specific guidelines of each fellowship.