Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute STRI conducts all its activities in the Republic of Panama, and other nations where it operates, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations This includes all scientific research conducted by those officially associated with this Institute
About Us - Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Today, STRI employs 40 staff scientists and hosts some 1,400 scientific visitors every year, from undergrads and interns to postdoctoral investigators and tenured research associates Together, they collaborate on 350 running research projects and publish more than 400 peer reviewed articles in scientific journals every year
Research | Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute STRI conducts all its activities in the Republic of Panama, and other nations where it operates, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations This includes all scientific research conducted by those officially associated with this Institute
Academic programs - Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Every year, STRI hosts approximately 800 young scholars from various academic levels from undergrads to phd students in field courses, interns with staff scientists and fellows pursuing their own research questions
News - Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Exhibit Opening: Agua Salud Project, STRI's participation in FestiHarpia 2025, Workshop on Biophysical Science at Penonomé, Congratulations Ximena Bernal and more
Facilities - Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Founded in 1991 with the support of STRI, the Mpala Research Centre sits atop 20,000 hectares of savannah, dry woodland and riverine habitats along the Ewaso Nyiro and Ewaso Narok rivers in eastern Kenya
Visitor Management System STRI SI Fellows' Projects Is your Research Project and Visit Funded by a STRI SI Fellowship? Do you want to arrange a Visit under someone else's registered Fellowship Research Project?
Internships - Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Through the SENACYT Academic stays Program, we are looking for undergraduate or master’s students who wish to complete their thesis during a paid 9-month internship at STRI
NOMIS–STRI - Fellowships | Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Much of STRI’s success is due to its ability to attract some of the brightest scholars from diverse fields of tropical research We invest more than $3 million every year to support creative young researchers at critical stages in their careers
Welcome! | Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Headquartered in Panama City, Panama, STRI furthers the understanding and public awareness of tropical biodiversity and its importance to human welfare Tewksbury will oversee more than 400 employees, an annual budget of $35 million and the institute’s research facilities throughout Panama and field sites in Africa, Asia and the Americas