Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program 2015

[geobabe]

I applied for the Graduate Student Fellowship (http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-opportunities/smithsonian-institution-fellowship-program/) and I couldn't find any other threads on Smithsonian fellowships. Hopefully that means not that many people apply (jk...kind of)? Anyway, just curious if anyone else applied. I applied to work in the Department of Mineral Sciences. Haven't heard back yet.

[Dirtstainedgirl36]

I applied to for internships, not fellowships...being that I only have my BA. But I applied to NMAI (American Indian), NMAACH (African American Culture and History), and NMNH (Natural History).

[geobabe]

FYI for the record, I got declined for this fellowship a few days ago. I was told by my prospective mentor before I submitted that my proposal was very good. Got no feedback from reviewers.

[Dirtstainedgirl36]

I'm sorry. It sucks when you think you're in a good position for something too and then it doesn't work out. I didn't get the NMAACH or the NMAI one either. Still waiting to hear from NMNH, although that will probably be a similar response as the other two. I didn't receive any personal feedback either, but the NMAI had said that for my 10-week internship, there was "one spot." I probably still would have applied, just because, but still...that's something that'd be nice to know beforehand how many interns they're looking to accept. Especially when the number is THAT low.

Edited March 31, 2015 by Dirtstainedgirl36

[FunInPhonology]

Just applied for this abd was also told I had a good chance, we shall see? I might make an updated thread