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 STRI has research facilities and field stations across the Republic of Panama Most of STRI’s facilities are located along the Panama Canal and provide easy access to the highly contrasting ecosystems separated by the narrow Isthmus of Panama
Internships | Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Interns are selected based on merit and potential for achievement We encourage you to review the projects listed on our Internship Opportunities page to find a match between your academic interests and a suitable research project overseen by STRI scientists
Research | Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Why study the Tropics? Tropical forests and reefs represent a small portion of the Earth's surface - two percent and less than one percent, respectively - but contain most of the planet's biodiversity We study tropical ecosystems and the people who live there because their unusually high diversity inspires great questions relevant to all organisms How do inhabitants of the tropics evolve and
Facilities - Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute The program includes STRI’s Bocas Del Toro research sites and aims to provide policymakers with science that supports sustainable management and protection of our oceans
Fellowships - Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute The Short-Term Fellowship Program allows selected candidates to come to STRI at any time of the year and is an excellent resource to provide support for graduate students and introduce them to tropical research
News | Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute A new study led by researchers from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) is the first to satellite-tag blue whales in the Galapagos, exploring their behavior in relation to environmental variables
Education Visits | Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute The Smithsonian Institute's public program stations are gateways to environmental education and exploration Located in Panama’s diverse tropical habitats, these sites offer guided tours, interactive exhibits, and fun activities that bring science and conservation to life By connecting with local communities and visitors, the Smithsonian Institute helps inspire a deeper appreciation for
Gamboa - Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute STRI rents the Gamboa schoolhouse from Panama The schoolhouse has long been home away from home for Princeton University’s Tropical Biology Semester, the McGill University NEO course and a long list of shorter field courses for undergraduate and graduate students in Panama