Attending ESA? Smith Fellows is hosting a mixer for conservation scientists with an emphasis on building collaborations that support early career professionals and the work to move conservation science into practice. Join us July 29 6:30 - 8:00 pm! planion.events/e/esa/am2026...

ICRS attendees! Join us for a Smith Info Session during the lunch break on Thursday in Room 305. Whether you're a prospective applicant, potential mentor or reviewer, we'd love to meet you! Hear from our Executive Director, connect with alumni, and learn more about the program. We hope to see you!

NACCR attendees! Curious about the Smith Fellowship? Join us tomorrow, July 14, between 3:00–4:00 PM in the Chapter’s Oasis. This informal drop-in brings together staff, alumni, and community members—whether you're exploring fit, interested in mentoring or reviewing, or just want to learn more.

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Applications are open for the 2027 Smith Conservation Research Fellowship! This postdoc supports early-career scientists advancing innovative, applied conservation research across the U.S. & territories. conbio.org/publications/scb-news-blog/smith-fellows-2027-call-for-proposals-announced

Applications are NOW OPEN for Smith Fellows conservation research Fellowships beginning in 2027! View the Proposal Guidelines and apply here: smithfellows.org/proposal-gui...

Check out this article written by Smith Fellows in support of our federal scientist colleagues, past and present. The letter is framed around the country's 250th anniversary and the role of federal science in supporting the nation's success: esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....

We are thrilled to announce the 2026 Class of SmithFellows! Congratulations to Christina De Jesús Villanueva, Prashant Ghimire, Markus Min, Tessa Rhinehart, Stephanie Valdez, Leon Tran, and Jason Toy. www.smithfellows.org/updates/anno...

Announcing Smith Fellows Class of 2026! — Smith Fellows

The David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship is proud to announce the seven members of our 2026 cohort — our largest incoming class to date, selected from a record number of applications submit...

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Check out this conversation around the complexities of biodiversity and conservation in the U.S.-Mexico borderlands moderated by Smith Alum, Michelle Maria Early Capístran: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Whm6...

Biodiversity Beyond Borders: Conservation in the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands

YouTube video by N-Gen Board of Directors

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Thinking about applying for the Smith Fellowship? Watch the recording of our FAQ Webinar for answers to common questions and insights to strengthen your application here: vimeo.com/1111487510?s...

Applicant FAQ Webinar 2026

An overview of the fellowship, application process, and selection process, followed by common questions and answers, and an open Q&A session hosted by Smith…

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Applications are NOW OPEN for Smith Fellows conservation research Fellowships beginning in 2026! View the Proposal Guidelines and apply here: www.smithfellows.org/join-us

Smithies explored the unique ecology and dimensions of conservation in the Midwest/Central Great Plains region earlier this month in Kansas during their spring retreat

We are thrilled to announce the 2025 Class of Smith Fellows! Congratulations to Brian Erickson, Tom Iwanicki, Gabriela Reyes, Jenny Mallon, and Abhinav Tyagi! www.smithfellows.org/updates/anno...

Announcing the Class of 2025! — Smith Fellows

The Society for Conservation Biology and the Cedar Tree Foundation announce the recipients of the 2025 David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship.

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We are hosting an FAQ Webinar for applicants August 28 at 12:00 pm PT / 3:00 pm ET! Join us for an overview of the fellowship, application process, and selection process, followed by common questions and answers, and an open Q&A session. REGISTER HERE: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: FAQ Webinar for Applicants. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Join us for an overview of the fellowship, application process, and selection process, followed by common questions and answers, and an open Q&A session.

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2025 Smith Fellowship applicants: check out our new FAQ page on our website! conbio.org/mini-sites/s...

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I would be excited to host a #SmithFellow for someone interested in #GIS and #geneticdiversity as related to #conservation #policy esp in #bears 🐻🐻‍❄️🐼 Feel free to reach out!

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2025 SmithFellows Request for Proposals Announced! Deadline is September 30, 2024. View the proposal guidelines here: conbio.org/mini-sites/s...

Applications are NOW OPEN for Smith Fellows conservation research fellowships beginning in 2025! View the Proposal Guidelines here: conbio.org/mini-sites/s...

I was fortunate enough to get interviewed for this Fellowship as a #PostDoc, and I can tell you it is a phenomenal program! If you are a #Postdoctoral level Conservation Biologists in the States, consider applying. If I was a Conservation Biologist in the States, I'd consider hosting you!

Smith Fellowship@smithfellows.bsky.social · 2y ago

2025 SmithFellows Request for Proposals Announced! Deadline is September 30, 2024. View the proposal guidelines here: conbio.org/mini-sites/s...

If anyone’s interested in how artificial urban water bodies (eg stormwater ponds, canals) affect biodiversity and/or ecosystem functioning, I’d love to chat about potential proposals. We have a diversity of non-academic partners that could be involved, too (government, NGO, developers, etc)

Smith Fellowship@smithfellows.bsky.social · 2y ago

2025 SmithFellows Request for Proposals Announced! Deadline is September 30, 2024. View the proposal guidelines here: conbio.org/mini-sites/s...

2025 SmithFellows Request for Proposals Announced! Deadline is September 30, 2024. View the proposal guidelines here: conbio.org/mini-sites/s...

We are thrilled to announce the 2024 Class of Smith Fellows! Congratulations to Reza Goljani Amirkhiz, Leo Gaskins, Gisselle Mejía, Cinnamon Mittan-Moreau, and Diego Ellis Soto! conbio.org/publications...

Reminder: Join us for a webinar on eponyms with @diogoverissimo.bsky.social Katie Blake, Patrícia Guedes, Carolina Reyes-Puig and Lou Jost on 12 October at 12:00 PM ET! Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Webinar announcement! Please join us on October 12, 2023 12:00 pm ET for a discussion with 2014 Smith Fellow @diogoverissimo.bsky.social and a panel on the use of eponyms. Space is limited so please register now! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...