Combine Parts 1, 2, 3, & 4 and Submit Six Application Sets (Original Plus 5 Copies):

1. Completed cover sheet.

2. Research proposal.

3. Curriculum vitae.

4. Transcripts.

Include Parts 5 & 6 with the Original Application Set:

5. Letters of reference from two appropriate persons selected by you.

6. One notification card, return address completed by you.

1. Cover Sheet: Complete the attached two-page form, which must be signed and dated.

2. Research Proposal:

Abstract of the proposed research, not more than one page.

The full statement of your research, NOT MORE THAN 1500 WORDS. (Maximum six pages typescript, double spaced, excluding all other parts of the application, such as the abstract and bibliography.) Please use white paper, approximately 8½ by 11 inches (210 mm x 297 mm). Type or print legibly in dark ink. Do not use type smaller than 12 point or 10 pitch. In preparing your proposal, be sure to provide and address the following:

- A description of the research you plan to undertake at the Smithsonian Institution, including the methodology to be utilized.

- The importance of the work, both in relation to the broader discipline and to your own scholarly goals.

- Justification for conducting your research at the Smithsonian and utilization of research facilities and resources.

- Identification of the member of the Smithsonian's research staff who might serve as your principal advisor/host. Also identify potential co-advisor(s) and/or consultant(s) if applicable. The enclosed publication, Smithsonian Opportunities for Research and Study, contains the necessary information on staff research specialties and current departmental interests to help you determine which staff member is best suited to your research needs. Research staff may be named by applicants to serve as principal advisors, co-advisors or consultants. Affiliated research staff, who are in residence during at least a portion of the tenure period proposed, may be named as a co-advisors or consultants by applicants. You are strongly encouraged to correspond with your proposed advisor(s) as you prepare your proposal.

C. Estimate of time period for each phase of the research proposed.

Budget and justification for equipment, supplies, and other support required to conduct the research itself (excluding living and relocation costs).

Bibliography of literature relevant to the applicant's proposed research.

3. Curriculum vitae, including previous and current fellowships, grants, and/or awards, and a description of your research interests. Also, if English is not your native language, describe the level of your proficiency in reading, conversing, and writing in English.

4. Transcripts (or other materials when transcripts are not issued) from all graduate institutions are required. Unofficial photocopies are acceptable. If transcripts or other materials are not in English the applicant should provide translations.

5. Letters of reference evaluating your proposal from two persons familiar with your work. Enclosed are copies of an explanatory letter to send to your referees along with your proposal. Please note that all reference letters are considered confidential unless confidentiality has been specifically waived by the referee. Do not list Smithsonian staff members as your referees; they will have the opportunity to review your application after it is submitted.

Letters of reference should be ENCLOSED WITH YOUR APPLICATION in sealed envelopes signed by the referee across the flap. Therefore, be sure to obtain these letters in sufficient time to meet the deadline date. If necessary, reference letters can be submitted after the deadline date; however, they may arrive too late to be included for review.

6. Notification card: The enclosed card should be self-addressed and sent with your application so that it may be returned to you when your application is received. No postage is required. If you are submitting forms downloaded from the internet (or if for any other reason you do not have a notification card), please include with your application a self-addressed envelope or mailing label so that a card can be sent to you.

The application should be sent to the Office of Fellowships and Grants, Smithsonian Institution, 955 L'Enfant Plaza, Suite 7000, MRC 902, Washington, D.C. 20560-0902.

APPLICATION FOR SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION MOLECULAR EVOLUTION FELLOWSHIP

Please read the instructions and the information for applicants carefully, then prepare and COLLATE SIX COPIES of the complete application in accordance with those instructions. DEADLINE: JANUARY 15 (POSTMARK)

3. U.S. Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (if applicable):

4a. Complete residence address:

Telephone number:

4b. Complete office address:

Telephone number:

4c. Address to which all correspondence should be sent: Residence Office

4d. E-mail address (optional):

5. Short title of proposed research:

6. Please indicate the name of the proposed Smithsonian staff member(s), and their Smithsonian museum or research unit, with whom you wish to work. Please list additional members of the Smithsonian research staff with whom you wish to consult as indicated in your proposal:

Principal Advisor: Museum/Unit

Co-Advisor: Museum/Unit

^{(if applicable)}

Consultant(s): Museum/Unit

Museum/Unit

Museum/Unit

7. Tenure which you propose for your work at the Smithsonian:

tenure length: dates (month/day/year): from to

8. Amount of research support requested, from your proposal's budget (if applicable): $

RCS-31 Molecular Evolution Fellowship Application

9a. Current affiliation:

(institution, university, or employer) (your title)

9b. All degrees held, universities, and dates of conferment (month, year):

(degree) (university) (date of conferment)

(degree) (university) (date of conferment)

(degree) (university) (date of conferment)

9c. Degree expected, university, and anticipated date of conferment (month, year):

(degree) (university) (date of anticipated conferment)

9d. Name of dissertation/thesis advisor:

9e. Dissertation/thesis title or short description:

10. Names and addresses of two persons whose letters of reference you are enclosing:

1)

 2)

11. Universities from which you are enclosing transcripts.

1)

2)

3)

4)

12. Please indicate how you first learned about the Smithsonian Institution Molecular Evolution Fellowship:

13. Travel:

From (nearest major city) To (Smithsonian facility)

14. For non-U.S. citizens:

Citizenship Country of Permanent Residence

Date of Birth Place of Birth

Type of Visa if currently in the U.S. Length of Time on Current Visa

Signature Date

COVER SHEET 2 of 2

Molecular Evolution Fellowship Application

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION

Office of Fellowships and Grants

October 30, 1999

To Referees for Molecular Evolution Fellowship Applicants:

The Smithsonian Institution offers fellowships in Molecular Evolution to provide postdoctoral scholars with the opportunity to conduct research at the Institution in association with members of its research staff. You are being asked by an applicant for a Smithsonian Fellowship to serve as a referee and to evaluate the enclosed proposal.

Please provide an evaluation of the proposal, considering the scholarly merit of the proposed research, and the likelihood of the applicant conducting it successfully at the Smithsonian. We also solicit your comments regarding the applicant's ability and his or her potential contribution to the field. In addition, we ask that you disclose any perceived conflict of interest in providing a reference for this applicant.

All reference letters will be considered confidential and the contents will not be revealed to the applicant unless confidentiality has been specifically waived by the referee. Please send your letter to the applicant in a sealed envelope signed over the flap. All reference letters should be enclosed by the applicant with the completed application form and proposal. Therefore, please send your letter in sufficient time for the applicant to meet this year's deadline date of January 15, 2000.

The application, consisting of the proposal, academic records, and two supporting letters, will be reviewed by members of the Smithsonian's research staff. Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the proposal's merit, the ability of the applicant to carry out the proposed research and study, and the extent to which the Smithsonian, through its staff members and resources, could contribute to the fellow's proposed research.

Your careful assessment of this application will help us to maintain high standards in our fellowship programs. We appreciate your cooperation.

Sincerely,

Roberta W. Rubinoff

Director