General Information Regarding Fellowship
and Internship Programs
The following section includes descriptions of fellowships,
internships and other programs available at the Institution. Please take
note of specialized fellowships and their respective places of contact.
As part of its mandate for "the increase and diffusion of knowledge,"
including the diverse ideas, skills, and cultures of our nation, the Smithsonian
Institution pursues policies of equal opportunity and cultural diversity.
Smithsonian fellowships and internships are awarded on the basis of these
policies. Applicants are evaluated on their academic standing, scholarly
qualifications, experiences, the quality of the research project or study
proposed and its suitability to Smithsonian collections, facilities, and
programs.
Scholars and students with outside sources of funding are also
encouraged to utilize the Institution's resources and facilities. The
Office Fellowships can facilitate visiting appointments
in such cases provided that the investigator obtains approval from the
staff member with whom he/she would consult.
INTERNSHIPS
An internship at the Smithsonian Institution is a prearranged,
structured learning experience scheduled within a specific time frame.
The experience must be relevant to the intern's academic and professional
goals, and to research and museum activities of the Institution. An internship
is performed under the direct supervision of Smithsonian staff.
Internships, for the most part, are arranged individually.
Information and applications may be obtained by contacting the appropriate
internship
coordinator or by contacting the Smithsonian Center for Education and
Museum Studies, the central referral service for internships. Refer to
the listings below for deadlines, addresses and other specific information
regarding various internship programs. Please note: all Smithsonian interns
must be at least 16 years old.
Office of Fellowships' Internship Programs
Minority Internships (application)
The Office of Fellowships offers a number of opportunities
to increase participation of minority groups who are underrepresented
in Smithsonian scholarly programs, in the disciplines of research conducted
at the Institution, and in the museum field. Stipend awards are available
for interns through the Minority Student Awards Program to participate
in supervised ongoing research, or museum-related activities for periods
of ten weeks. Minority undergraduate and beginning graduate students
are encouraged to apply. Students should contact the Office of Fellowships for application information.
Term: 10 weeks
Deadlines: February 1 (postmark) for Summer (starting
June 1) or for Fall (starting October 1) and October 1 (postmark)
for Spring (starting February 1)
Stipend: $500 per week
Native American Internships (application)
Appointments are offered to Native American students, who are formally
or informally related to a Native American community, to pursue internship
projects related to Native American topics and using Native American
resources at the Smithsonian. Appointments are spent in residence at
the Institution's facilities under the supervision of Smithsonian research
and professional staff members. Appointments of 10 weeks are available
to undergraduate or graduate students, and provide stipends and a travel
allowance. Contact to the Office of Fellowships for
further information.
Term: 10 weeks
Deadline: February 1 for Summer
(to begin after June 1) and for Fall (to begin after October
1) and October 1 for Spring
(to begin after January 1)
Stipend: $500 per week
James E. Webb Internship for Minority Undergraduate Seniors
and Graduate Students in Business and Public Administration
(application)
This program was established in honor of the late James. E. Webb, Regent
Emeritus and former Administrator of the National Air and Space Administration
(NASA), to promote excellence in the management of not-for-profit organizations.
Internships are offered to U.S. minority undergraduate junior, seniors
and graduate students majoring in areas of business or public administration.
These opportunities are intended to increase participation of minority
groups who are underrepresented in the management of not-for-profit
scientific and cultural organizations. Interns are placed in offices,
museums, and research institutes throughout the Smithsonian Institution.
Term: 10 weeks
Deadline: February 1 for Summer
(to begin after June 1) and for Fall (to begin after October 1)
and October 1 for Spring (to begin after
January 1)
Stipend: $500 per week
For more information and/or applications contact:
Office of Fellowships
Smithsonian Institution
L'Enfant Plaza Suite 7102
MRC 902 P.O. Box 37012
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Phone: 202-633-7070
Email: siofg@si.edu
www.si.edu/research+study
OTHER INTERNSHIPS
Anacostia Community Museum (ACM)
The Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum documents and interprets the effect of historical and contemporary social and cultural
issues on communities. Established in 1967 as the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum, it served first as a Smithsonian outreach museum situated in
one of the District of Columbia's largely African American neighborhoods and later evolved into a museum documenting, preserving and interpreting
African American history from local and community history perspectives.
In 2006, the name of the institution was changed to the Anacostia Community Museum to reflect the expansion from ethnic themes and issues to
broader cultural issues that resonate within communities worldwide.
The mission of the Anacostia Community Museum is to challenge perceptions, broaden perspectives, generate new knowledge, and deepen understanding
about the ever-changing concepts and realities of "community."
To this end, the museum works with community organizations, neighborhood groups, civic organizations and other groups around the country
to identify, document and preserve materials of historical importance and to develop community self-studies; with churches, mosques, and other religious
institutions to preserve and document their histories. Other major initiatives include the Museum Academy, which develops models for educational programs
and curricula using the collections of the Anacostia Community Museum and the wider Smithsonian Institution; and the museum's RFP exhibition program, which
works with community groups, artists, and other non-traditional curators to develop exhibitions for the museum's galleries.
The museum's programmatic objectives are flexible enough to encourage the creation of projects tailored to students' interests and needs,
while also allowing for a challenging experience and effective results that may be measured by standards of traditional scholarship. Included are opportunities
to develop and engage in oral history projects, regional history, community history, and art and cultural history. Under the supervision of museum staff, there
is also the opportunity to engage in curriculum development projects.
The museum's permanent collection and archives offer scholars interested in African American material culture excellent opportunities for research
and professional development. Internships are also available in the fields of Special Events, Public Relations, and Graphic Arts.
Applications will be considered and accepted based on staff availability and museum schedules.
The Museum internship coordinator must be consulted prior to application submission.
Stipend: No
Contact:
Anthony Angelo Gualtieri, Internship Coordinator
Phone:
(202) 633-4826
Fax: (202) 287-3183
Email: gualtieria@si.edu
http://anacostia.si.edu/Get_Involved/Interns_Fellows.htm
Archives of American Art (AAA)
The Archives of American Art collects the personal papers of American
artists, art dealers, critics, and others concerned with American art.
Internships are available to un-dergraduates and graduate students
who have a background in art history, American studies, or American
history and are looking for the opportunity to conduct research in
primary sources, process archival collections, prepare written descriptions
of collection contents, and assist with registrarial duties.
Term: Variable, ten weeks or more.
Deadlines: Applications considered year-round.
Stipend: No
Contact:
Marisa Bourgoin
Archives of American Art
PO Box 37012
Victor Bldg., Suite 2200, MRC 937
Washington, DC 20013-7012
Email: bourgoinm@si.edu
www.aaa.si.edu/about/internship_volunteer_and_fellowship_opportunities.cfm
Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage (CFCH)
Internships are offered year-round in the fields of folklore, cultural
anthropology, and ethnomusicology of the United States and other countries.
Intern projects often center around research for, design and production
of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings,
Smithsonian Global Sound, the Folklife Archive, educational outreach projects,
or video projects.
Term: 4 weeks to 1 year, full- or part-time
Stipend: No
Deadline: Considered year-round; deadline for summer
internships is March 15th.
Contact:
Arlene Reiniger
Smithsonian Institution
Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
PO Box 37012, MRC 520
600 Maryland Ave., SW, Suite 2001
Washington, DC 20013-7012
Phone: (202) 633-6443
Fax: (202) 633-6476
Email: reinigera@si.edu
http://www.folklife.si.edu/join_us/internships.aspx
Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum - New York City CH)
While Cooper-Hewitt is undergoing a major expansion and renovation
of its campus and buildings, we regret that we will not be able to
accept interns from 2009-2011. Please check our website for updates
and new application dates.
Internships offer hands-on learning opportunities for students
from around the globe to experience the museum work environment. Interns
are teamed with staff mentors and work on projects like Summer Design
Institute, exhibition research, grant writing, and collections cataloguing.
The internship program encourages promising students of art history,
architectural history, museum studies, museum education, and design
to explore museum careers.
This program acquaints participants with the programs, policies,
procedures, and operations of Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
and of museums
in general. Interns are assigned to specific curatorial, educational,
or administrative departments where they assist on special research
or exhibition projects and participate in daily museum activities.
WWW: http://cooperhewitt.org/EDU/internships.asp
Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
(FGA/AMSG)
The Dick Louie Memorial Internship for Americans of Asian Descent
This summer internship honors Dick Louie, former Associate Director of the
Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. The program is intended
as an opportunity for high school students of Asian descent to gain practical
experience in a museum setting.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be
enrolled in high school (Including recently graduated seniors
for the term immediately following their graduation, i.e. students
graduating in spring 2009 may apply for the summer 2009 term).
- Be sixteen years or older.
- Be of Asian descent.
Deadline: For each internship term, applications
must be submitted electronically by the following dates:
Winter/Spring term: November 15; Summer: March 15; Fall: July 15
Stipend: Yes
Contact:
Please submit all application materials via the SOLAA system (https://solaa.si.edu).
If specific circumstances prevent this, please call 202-633-0465
or e-mail asiainternship@si.edu.
http://www.asia.si.edu/education/RichardLouie.htm
Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Internships
The Freer Gallery of Art, along with its sister museum, the Arthur
M. Sackler Gallery, are the national museums of Asian art at the Smithsonian
Institution and are jointly administered. The Freer Gallery of Art
and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery house one of the most distinguished collections
of Asian art in the world today, as well as the largest collection
of work by James McNeill Whistler. The Galleries support advanced research
and disseminates the results through exhibitions and publications.
Internships are available to high school, undergraduate, and graduate
students for special projects and general departmental work in the
following departments.
Administration/Finance/Human Resources;
Archives;
Conservation and Scientific Research;
Collections Management (Registrar);
Curatorial;
Education and Public Programs;
Exhibition Management;
Information Technology;
Publications;
Design and Production;
Library;
Membership and Development;
Photography;
Public Affairs and Marketing;
Rights and Reproductions;
and Museum Shops.
Deadlines: For each internship term, applications
must be submitted electronically by the following dates: Winter/Spring
term: November 15; Summer: March 15; Fall: July 15
Stipend: No
Contact:
Please submit all application materials via the SOLAA system (https://solaa.si.edu).
If specific circumstances prevent this, please call 202-633-0465
or e-mail asiainternship@si.edu.
http://www.asia.si.edu/education/internships.htm
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
(HMSG)
Each year a number of undergraduate and graduate internships are available
at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Internships are offered
during the summer, spring, and fall/winter semesters, and academic
credit may be arranged through the in-tern's school. International
students are encouraged to apply. While internships are unpaid appointments,
they provide an excellent foundation for future museum work or art-related
careers.
Departments that offer internships include: Curatorial Division,
Education Department, Exhibition and Design Department, Conservation
Department,
Communications and Marketing, Development.
Applicants should have 15 semester hours of art history or equivalent
academic preparation, with a grade point average of 3.25 for undergraduates
and 3.5 for graduate students. A specialization in modern and contemporary
art history is helpful.
For application requirements and more information go to http://hirshhorn.si.edu/info/columns.asp?key=91
Term: 1 - 2 semesters.
Deadlines: Fall - June 1st, Spring - November 1st,
Summer - March 1st
Stipend: No
Contact:
Intern Coordinator
Smithsonian Institution
PO Box 37012 MRC 350
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Washington, DC 20013-7012
Phone: (202) 633-4674, M-F
E-mail: hmsgeducation@si.edu
Horticulture Services Division (HSD)
The Horticulture Services Division manages the grounds of the Smithsonian
museums in Washington, D.C., and develops horticultural displays and
exhibitions in exterior and interior museum spaces that are enjoyed
by millions of visitors each year. HSD internships provide practical
learning experiences in the extremely diverse field of horticulture.
Assignments vary from one specific project to a broad range of activities
in the many HSD branches including garden and grounds maintenance,
greenhouse production, landscape design, collections management (orchids,
garden furnishings and horticultural artifacts, and garden archives),
integrated pest management, and educational outreach.
The Horticulture Services Division (HSD) accepts current
and recently graduated undergraduate and graduate students studying
horticulture,
landscape architecture,
museum studies, or other related fields. Selection is based on both an evaluation
of the ap-plicant’s application and available positions.
For additional information on Horticulture Services Division internships
and HSD's application form, visit: www.gardens.si.edu/horticulture/res_ed/intern/intern3.htm
Term: 10 to 16 weeks.
Deadlines: Summer Internships - February 1; Fall Internships
- June 1; Winter/Spring Internships - November 1 (Internships will
begin approximately three months after the deadline)
Stipend: Yes
Contact:
Intern Program
Smithsonian Horticulture Services Division
P.O. Box 37012 MRC 506
Capital Gallery, Suite 3300
Washington, DC 20013-7012
Phone: (202) 633-5840
Fax: (202) 633-5697
Email: aag@si.edu
International Center (IC)
International Center serves as a home for several independent units
that foster the Smithsonian's international activities, and organize
various types of international programs that are not ordinarily undertaken
elsewhere within
the Institution. Internships are created as the need arises, in connection
with the development of specific projects by the various units. International
Center units include the Office of International Relations, the International
Gallery, the Smithsonian Institution Monitoring and Assessment of Biodiversity
Program, and the Washington office of the Smithsonian Tropical Research
Institute. Some of these units occasionally have projects suitable
for
interns to work on; others rarely do. Thus, internship opportunities
in the Center do not exist year-round, or necessarily during the summer,
but occur at random and sporadic intervals. Applications will be considered
from graduate students and undergraduates in their junior or senior
years
of college. Typical intern duties include research, writing, editing,
scheduling, archiving, database management and light office work.
Term: Minimum of two months
Applications: Considered year-round
Stipend: No
Contact:
Internship Coordinator
International Center, Quad 3123
Smithsonian Institution
PO Box 37012
Washington, DC 20013-7012
Phone: (202) 633-4795
Fax: (202) 786-2557
Museum Conservation Institute (MCI)
Summer internships are offered to students
enrolled in graduate conservation training programs or those with equivalent
education and experience.
Term: 10 weeks (June to mid-August).
Applications: Submission deadline April 1st
Stipend: Yes*
Conservation internships are offered for advanced
students enrolled in graduate conservation training programs that require
the student to have a year of such experience.
Term: 1 academic year.
Applications: Submission deadline February 1st
Stipend: Yes*
Research Internships and Fellowships of varying
length are available for undergraduate and graduate students in the appropriate
disciplines.
Term: Minimum of 3 months.
Applications: Considered year-round.
Stipend: Yes*
Contact:
Internship/Fellowship Coordinator
Museum Conservation Institute
Smithsonian Institution
4210 Silver Hill Road
Suitland, MD 20746
Phone: 301-238-1236
*Financial assistance is sometimes available on a very limited basis.
National Air and Space Museum (NASM)
Internships are offered during the summer semester to undergraduate and
graduate students studying interactive media, museology, history, aviation,
space science, photography, journalism, education, aircraft restoration
and preservation, earth and planetary studies, archives, development,
exhibits, public affairs, science and library disciplines.
Term: Minimum 10 weeks.
Deadline: Summer February 15th
Stipend: Yes
Contact:
Myra Banks-Smith
Student Services Coordinator
Educational Services Department
National Air and Space Museum
Room P700
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC 20560-0305
Phone: (202) 633-2542, M-F
http://www.nasm.si.edu/getinvolved/intern/index.cfm
National Museum of African Art (NMAfA)
Internships are offered to students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate
programs and to individuals interested in exploring museum professions.
Internship opportunities are available in the following departments: administration,
conservation, curatorial, development, education, exhibits, photographic
archives, public affairs, and registration. Candidates must have a background
in art history, anthropology, museum studies, or a related discipline.
Specific training in African art or other aspects of African culture is
desirable, particularly in the Education and Curatorial Departments. Under
the supervision of a staff member, an intern works for a minimum of 10
weeks, 20 hours per week.
Deadlines: Year-round
Stipend: No
Contact:
Intern Coordinator
National Museum of African Art
MRC 708 P.O. Box 37012
Washington, DC 20013-7012
Phone: (202) 633-4634 M-F
TTY: (202) 357-4814, M-F
Fax: (202) 357-4879
National Museum of American History (NMAH)
Internship Program
The National Museum of American History offers internships to undergraduate
and graduate students who are interested in learning more about the work
of the Museum and supporting its mission. Designed around specific Museum
projects, internships are available in the following areas: archival science;
curatorial research and collections; design and graphics; public relations
and communications; museum management; music history and programming;
education and public programs production.
Term: Part time or full time; minimum of 2 months
Stipend: No
Deadline: Fall (October - December) July 15
Spring (January - May) October 15
Summer (June - September) February 1
Contact:
Suzanne McLaughlin, Intern/Fellows Manager
National Museum of American History
Smithsonian Institution
MRC 605 PO Box 37012
Washington, D.C. 20560-0605
Phone: (202) 633-3556, M-F
TTY: (202) 357-1563, M-F
Email: mclaughlins@si.edu
http://americanhistory.si.edu/getinvolved/internprog.cfm
Lemelson Internships Archival Internship, Summer
The Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention
and Innovation at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian
Institution, offers a full time, ten week, archival internship opportunity
for graduate students each summer. The internship stipend is $5,000
plus a travel allowance. Housing and benefits are not pro-vided. The
internship will:
• Enable new professionals to understand, identify, and manage
the historical records of American invention and innovation;
• Expose interns to the Museum's rich historical collections in the history
of technology and twentieth century material culture.
• Provide hands-on experience with archival collections that document
invention and innovation.
• Create finding aids to collections documenting invention and innovation.
• Engage interns in discussion of archival issues and practices and provide
a wide range of professional experiences within the Museum.
Internships are located in the Museum's Archives Center, a manuscripts
and special collections repository with more than 14,000 feet of holdings
in a wide range of subject areas and a full time staff of nine. Interns
must be enrolled in a graduate degree program and have completed graduate
course work in archival, library, or information management, and/or
graduate course work in American history, American Studies, Museum
Studies, Public History, or another area that relates to the history
of invention and innovation in American society. Recent graduates may
also apply.
Applicants must apply through the Smithsonian online application
system (https://solaa.si.edu).
Complete applications must include the following: Internship Program
application form; Undergraduate and graduate transcripts
(unofficial transcripts are acceptable); Essay; Two letters of reference Applicants
are strongly encouraged to consult the FAQ when completing this application.
All materials must be submitted to the online application system
by 1 March 2010 for consideration. Offers will be made by 5 April 2010.
Internships
begin on or after 1 June 2010.
Contact:
Alison L. Oswald, Archivist
National Museum of American History
Smithsonian Institution
Archives Center
Room 1110, MRC 601
P.O. Box 37012
Washington, DC 20013-7012
Phone: (202) 633-3726
Fax: (202) 786-2453
Email: oswalda@si.edu
http://invention.smithsonian.org/resources/research_interns.aspx
National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI)
Internship Program
The Internship Program provides educational opportunities for students
interested in the museum profession and related programming. Interns
complete projects using the resources of the NMAI and other Smithsonian
offices. Internships are an opportunity to learn about the museum's collections,
exhibitions, and programs and meet professionals in the museum field.
Term(s): Minimum 6 weeks maximum 15 weeks
Stipend: Limited funding $3000-$4000/ten weeks
Deadlines(s): November 20th for Spring starting third
full week of March
February 6th for Summer starting first full week
of June
July 12th for Fall starting last full week of September
*If dates given fall on a weekend or holiday, the actual deadline will
be the first workday after the given date.
Contact:
Jill Norwood
4220 Silver Hill Road
Suitland, Maryland 20746
Phone: 301-238-1541
Fax: 301-238-3200
Email: norwoodj@si.edu
WWW: www.americanindian.si.edu
Conservation Internship Program
The Conservation Department of the National Museum of the American
Indian offers 10-week internships funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Experience gained in the internship is relevant to the care, preservation,
and conservation of the museum's collection.
For more information copy and paste the following link into your interent
browser:
http://www.nmai.si.edu/subpage.cfm?subpage=collections&conserv&third=training
Education level: Currently enrolled in a conservation
training program or recent graduate.
Areas of study: Organic and inorganic materials,
archaeology and ethnographic collections, objects and textiles.
Location: The internship is located at the Cultural
Resources Center in Suitland, Maryland.
Term: 10-weeks
Stipend: Yes
Deadline: Contact the Head of the Conservation
Department
Contact:
Marian Kaminitz, Head of the Conservation Department
NMAI Cultural Resources Center
4220 Silver Hill Road
Suitland, MD 20746
Phone: (301) 238-1415
Fax: (301) 238-3201
Email: kaminitzm@si.edu
Conservation Department Program
The Conservation Department of the National Museum of the American
Indian offers a six-month pre-program internship to individuals committed
to pursuing a graduate level degree in a conservation program. Experience
gained in the internship is relevant to the care, preservation, and
conservation of the museum's collection. The intern has an opportunity
to include treatments and projects worked on during the year in a portfolio
for application to a graduate conservation training program.
Education level: Baccalaureate degree required.
Pre-requisites for admission to the graduate program such as inorganic
and organic chemistry highly recommended.
Areas of study: Organic and inorganic materials,
archaeology and ethnographic collections, objects and textiles.
Location: The internship is located at the Cultural
Resources Center in Suitland, Maryland.
Term: 6-months
Stipend: Yes
Deadline: February 15th for an internship to start
the following fall
Contact:
Marian Kaminitz, Head of the Conservation Department
NMAI Cultural Resources Center
4220 Silver Hill Road
Suitland, MD 20746
Phone: (301) 238-1415
Fax: (301) 238-3201
Email: kaminitzm@si.edu
National Museum of Natural History (NMNH)
Natural History Internship Program
The National Museum of Natural History offers internships in each
of its research departments, offices, and specialized units with
emphasis on current activities of the staff. Each year more than
300 students engage in internships at NMNH with appointments varying
from one month to one year. Project focus and intensity varies greatly.
Positions range from short-term, part-time appointments to full-time
year-long commitments. Interns are placed throughout the Museum including
administration, information technologies, business ventures, and
public affairs, as well within the scientific units. Students interested
in placement through the general internship program are encouraged
to contact the project sponsor directly using the contact information
(phone and e-mail) provided in the project listing to discuss details,
availability, and potential placement. For an up-to-date listing
of available projects visit: http://www.nmnh.si.edu/rtp/other_opps/internship_projects.html
Term(s): Open
Stipend: None
Deadline(s): Accepted year around. There is no
formal application, review or notification date.
Contact:
Mary Sangrey, Head, Offices of Academic Services
NHB MRC 106, Room 59A
PO Box 37102
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Phone: 202-633-4548
Fax: 202-633-0153
Email: sangrey@si.edu
http://www.nmnh.edu/rtp/other_opps/
Alternative Spring Break Program
The Alternative Spring Break Program (ASB) provides college-level
undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to join week-long
internship projects
in a wide variety of professional settings throughout the NMNH community.
The goal is to place interested and motivated undergraduate and
graduate
students, during the week of their spring break, in a professional
work environment at the National Museum of Natural History where
they can...
o gain practical experience by working in a professional museum
setting
o develop new skills by learning from NMNH professionals
o provide a service to the organization by contributing their time and
talents
o create professional partnerships
o pursue their fields of interest related, or not, to their current profession
Project focus and intensity varies greatly. Participants are expected
to be in-residence at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History
in Washington, DC during their participation in the program. No financial
assistance, housing, or travel are provided as part of the program.
Term: 1 week
Stipend: None
Deadline: Two weeks prior to the anticipated start date
Contact:
Mary Sangrey, Head, Office of Academic Services
NHB MRC 106, Room 59A
PO Box 37012
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Phone: 202-633-4548
Fax: 202-633-0153
Email: sangreym@si.edu
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/rtp/other_opps/alternative_spring_break.html
Alternate Winter Break Program
The Alternative Winter Break Program provides an opportunity for college-level
undergraduate and graduate students located in the DC area during the
winter break (generally January) to spend time at the Museum contributing
to the on-going activities of the NMNH community. Project focus and
intensity varies greatly. Participants are expected to be in-residence
at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in Washington,
DC during their participation in the program.
Term: 1-5 weeks
Stipend: None
Deadline: Two weeks prior to the anticipated start
date
Contact:
Mary Sangrey, Head, Office of Academic Services
NHB MRC 106, Room 59A
PO Box 37012
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Phone: 202-633-4548
Fax: 202-633-0153
Email: sangreym@si.edu
http:// www.nmnh.si.edu/rtp/other_opps/alternative_winter_break.html
Arctic Studies Center Internship Program - Anchorage, Alaska
The Alaska Office of the Arctic Studies Center (National Museum
of Natural History) is accepting applications for archaeology and anthropology
internship positions. The types of projects include:
1) Analysis of archival films of Alaska Native peoples
2) Summer fieldwork at Kenai Fjords National Park
3) Data entry and spatial analysis of artifacts from the Kenai Fjords
fieldwork site
4) Oral history and general research with BIA collections for the Prince
William Sound and Kenai Peninsula areas
At the Arctic Studies Center office in Anchorage, Alaska, Native people,
scholars and museum associates work together on a broad range of collaborative
research, exhibitions and education programs. Openings for interns are
available to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students. Application
forms are available at: http://www.mnh.si.edu/arctic/html/pdf/intern_application.pdf
Term(s): Open
Stipend: None
Deadline(s): Accepted year around
Contact:
Aron Crowell, Head
Address:Arctic Studies Center (Smithsonian Institution)
121 West 7th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: (907) 343-6131 or (907) 343-6162
Fax: (907) 343-6130
Email: crowella@si.edu
http://www.mnh.si.edu/arctic/html/about_internship.html
Laboratories of Analytical Biology Internship Program
The Laboratories of Analytical Biology (LAB) is a consortium of facilities
that support the biotechnology research of scientists at the NMNH and
other SI bureaus. LAB serves the research in the pursuit of focused, first
class science with an experienced staff, shared instrumentation, support
and training. The aim of LAB is to enhance the research environment and
contribute to the general scientific literacy by providing current biotechnological
resources in the areas of molecular biology and scientific computing.
There are no set notification dates, appointment sessions or formal review
cycle. Students are placed in internship appointments in conjunction with
scientific staff research projects or bioinformatics efforts throughout
the year. Students selected for a position will be contacted directly.
Term(s): Open
Stipend: None
Deadline(s): Accepted year around
Contact:
Lee Weigt, Head, Laboratories of Analytical Biology
Address: Museum Support Center
4210 Silver Hill Road
Suitland MD 20746
Phone: 301-238-1110
Fax: 301-238-3059
Email: weigtl@si.edu
http://www.lab.si.edu/
Naturalist Center Internship Program
The Naturalist Center in Loudoun County, Virginia, invites visitors
ages 10 and older to use its hands-on collections of natural history
objects, books, and scientific equipment to identify things, and for
information and study. The center offers a full range of services, special
events, and school programs. Students interested in an internship at
the Naturalist Center must be at least 16 years of age and completed
at least 2 years of high school. The facility is located 45 minutes
from the National Mall, just 2 miles from the Dulles Toll Road Extension
(the Greenway) in the Leesburg Air Park, an easy drive from Washington,
free of traffic and stop lights.
Term: Open
Stipend: None
Deadline: Accepted year around
Contact:
Naturalist Center
741 Miller Drive SE
Leesburg VA 20175
Phone: (703) 779-9713
Email: efthimr@si.edu
http://www.mnh.si.edu/education/naturalistcenter.htm
Smithsonian Marine Station Internship Program – Fort
Pierce, Florida
The Smithsonian Marine Station (SMS) is a research center specializing
in marine biodiversity and ecosystems of Florida. Research focuses on
the Indian River Lagoon and the offshore waters of Florida's east central
coast, with comparative studies throughout coastal Florida. Internship
opportunities are available to students seeking to contribute their
time and energy toward the activities of the Station. Internship appointments
vary from one month to one year. Project focus and intensity varies
greatly. Positions range from short-term, part-time appointments to
full-time year-long commitments.
Term(s): Open
Stipend: None
Deadline(s): Accepted year around
Contact:
Joan Kaminski
701 Seaway Drive
Fort Pierce, FL 34949
Phone: 772-462-0977
Fax: 772-461-8154
Email: kaminski@si.edu
National Portrait Gallery (NPG)
Generations of remarkable Americans are kept in the company of their
fellow citizens at the National Portrait Gallery. The Gallery presents
the wonderful diversity of individuals who have left—and are
leaving—their mark on our country and our culture. Through the
visual and performing arts, we celebrate American leaders, artists,
activists, and icons of pop culture. They all link us to our past,
our present, and our future.
The National Portrait Gallery, as part of the Smithsonian Institution,
offers formal internships to qualified applicants. A Smithsonian
internship is a prearranged,
structured learning experience that should be relevant both to the intern's academic
and professional goals and to the professional disciplines represented at the
Smithsonian.
Various departments at the National Portrait Gallery sponsor interns
throughout the year. The availability of internships is dependent
upon departmental projects
and staff needs, as well as the background, skills, and interest of the applicant;
a full listing of opportuni-ties may be found on our website.
Projects are based on needs of the department and are agreed upon by
the mutual
consent of the intern candidate and his or her supervisor.
Please see our website to explore the National Portrait Gallery’s departments
and how to apply.
Term: Part-time or full-time; minimum of 3 months.
Internships of shorter duration may be considered on an individual
basis..
Stipend: None
Deadline: Considered year-round. (Summer application
deadline: March 1st)
Contact:
Intern Program Manager
National Portrait Gallery
Smithsonian Institution
P.O. Box 37012, MRC 973
Victor Building - Suite 4100
Washington, DC 20013-7012
Phone: (202) 633-8508
Fax: (202) 633-8521
Email: NPGInterns@si.edu
http://npg.si.edu/education/internships.html
National Postal Museum (NPM)
Museum-wide Internship Program
The National Postal Museum showcases one of the largest and most comprehensive
collections of stamps and philatelic materials in the world. The museum
houses six major galleries that highlight a range of topics, from the
earliest history of the mail and its rapid growth as a modern enterprise,
to the art of letter writing and the beauty and lore of stamps.
Areas of study: American studies, Postal history,
Transportation history, philately, education, exhibits, collections
management, public affairs available to undergraduate and graduate students.
Stipend: None
Deadline: Accepted year round
Term: Determined for each position
Contact:
Jeff Meade, Intern Coordinator
National Postal Museum
Education Department
Smithsonian Institution
PO Box 37012 MRC 570
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Phone: (202) 633-5535
Fax: (202) 633-9393
Email: meadej@si.edu
http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu/involved/7c_internships.html
National Zoological Park (NZP)
Conservation & Research Center
The Smithsonian's National Zoological Park Conservation & Research
Center (SNZP-CRC) is one of the world's leading institutions in conservation
biology research. This research encompasses a broad array of subjects
including ecology and biodiversity monitoring, reproduction and animal
health, genetic diversity and systematics, and nutrition and geographic
information systems. SNZP-CRC staff are involved in groundbreaking research
contributing to the conservation of endangered species and ecosystems
locally, nationally, and around the world. The objective of our research
programs is to develop long-term, collaborative conservation initiatives
that utilize the diverse array of scientific, cultural, and political
tools to understand and protect species and their ecosystems.
The SNZP-CRC Research Internship Program has been established with the
understanding that gaining professional experience in the field of conservation
biology is an ongoing process, and is necessary for advancement in studies
and career development. Research internship positions are designed for
undergraduate or beginning graduate students, but are not limited to individuals
in a degree program. Under the guidance of a staff mentor, each intern
will work independently in their focus area to complete a research project
and report.
SNZP-CRC offers internships in each of its major program areas:
• Conservation Biology
• Reproductive Sciences
• Science Training and Education
Within each program area, there are various internship projects available.
For more information about our Research Internship Program and to view
a list of current projects and their availability, visit our website at
www.nationalzoo.si.edu. Interns are
placed at all three SNZP-CRC facilities-at the Washington D.C. National
Zoo and Smithsonian Mall as well as in Front Royal, Virginia.
Friends of the National Zoo
Friends of the National Zoo has internships available in Communications,
Education, Human Resources and Membership. By participating in ongoing
projects, each intern will be exposed to working methods in that area.
Guidance in appropriate methodology will be given. Each intern will be
responsible to an advisor for assigned project duties.
Term: Most internships are for a minimum of 3 months,
although internships of shorter duration may be considered on an individual
basis.
Contact: Joanna Levi
Phone: (202) 633-3267
Email: jlevi@fonz.org
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/UndergradInternships/
Genetics Laboratory Internship Program
The Genetics Program uses molecular genetic methods in support of studies
in systematics, population genetics, and behavioral ecology. Much of
the research is directly applicable to concerns of conservation biology,
and relevant to endangered species and biodiversity issues. Interns
are placed throughout the research areas. Staff members of the laboratory
have developed skills in DNA analysis from suboptimal materials (i.e., "ancient" DNA from subfossils and museum specimens and from
noninvasively collected samples such as scats or shed hair). We also
are experienced in the development and application of microsatellite
loci. A major project in which we are currently involved is a study
of genetic interactions among native and introduced Hawaiian birds (hosts),
introduced mosquito vectors (Culex quinquefasciatus) and introduced
avian malaria (Plasmodium relictum). In another important project
we use microsatellite markers amplified from scat to census population
size and to determine movements and relatedness of endangered San Joaquin
Valley kit foxes.
Term(s): Open
Stipend: None
Deadline(s): Accepted year around
Contact:
Robert Fleischer, Head, Genetics Laboratory
3000 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20008-2537
Phone: 202-673-4781
Fax: 202-673-4648
Email: fleischer@si.edu
http://www.mnh.si.edu/geneticslab/
Office of Accessibility
(OA) in Partnership with the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum
Studies (SCEMS)
Access to Opportunities – Smithsonian Internship Program for
People with Disabilities
Provides four paid internship opportunities annually at the Smithsonian
for people with disabilities. Applicants who are in college or graduate
school, or who have graduated within the last 6 months are invited to
apply.
Eligibility Criteria
- The program is open to United States citizens (or permanent residents);
recruitment is mainly from the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.
-
Declared academic major, concentration, or discipline related to the
internship (i.e.
someone applying for a history internship, must be a history major,
etc.)
- Enrolled as an undergraduate Junior, Senior, or equivalent in
a degree
granting program, at an accredited institution (*Just-graduated seniors
are eligible to apply, provided their undergraduate graduation date
was 6 months before the program start date.) Graduate students will be
considered on a case-by-case basis.
Applying through SOLAA (Online Application System)
Use the SOLAA System
to apply online: https://solaa.si.edu
1) Register for SOLAA
2) Select “Internship”
3) Select “Access to Opportunities”
Application Materials
- Application
- Resume
- Academic essay: 2 pages describing how academic goals, qualifications,
and career aspirations relate to the internship at the Smithsonian - Unofficial
academic transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- 2 Letters of recommendation from professors or teachers; if preferred,
a reference can e-mail the letter directly to tspinale@si.edu.
Term(s): Internship appointment tenure dates will vary based upon student
availability and supervisor need. General cycles are summer (mid-May through
mid-August) and fall (mid-September through mid-December). The Smithsonian
facilities for this program will be located in Washington, D.C., suburban
Maryland, and
Virginia.
Stipend: Up to $4,500 (pro-rated based upon hours) is awarded to the student
as a stipend. Stipend payments are distributed every two weeks through a
direct deposit via the Smithsonian’s
Office of Fellowships.
Deadline(s): Application materials must be received by March 15th of the
cycle year. Applications received before March 15th are given priority
consideration; Applications received after the deadline are reviewed
on a case-by-case,
rolling
basis subject to available funds.
Contact:
If you have any questions about the application process or the
program, please send inquiries to Krista Flores, Program Specialist,
Office of Accessibility
floresk@si.edu, 202-633-4340 or Tracie Spinale, Program Manager, Smithsonian
Center for Education and Museum Studies (SCEMS) (tspinale@si.edu). If
you have questions concerning the SOLAA application, please go to the Help
section on
the SOLAA website.
WWW address (if applicable): http://museumstudies.si.edu/Intern/AccessInternship.html
Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO)
The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) provides the Smithsonian’s central computing and telecommunications services; provides leadership in information technology throughout the Institution in support of systems planning and development, communications, and computer-related training; and provides policy and guidance to ensure the integrity and security of Institutional automated data.
Internship Programs & Requirements
Internships with this office provide practical experience leading to the
eventual achievement of personal goals of the interns. Specific interest
in computer help desk, electronic mail, programming disciplines, network
design and operations. Applicants should have a definite interest in and
some knowledge of computers.
Information Technology Services Division
Interns participate and assist staff with products and services to
include technical training, computer help desk, electronic mail and technical
support for the Institution’s
World Wide Web Site, www.si.edu. This division also operates facilities for
hands-on training, document and image scanning, and multi-media product development.
Infrastructure Technologies Division
Interns in the division have the opportunity to provide foundation
computing capabilities, technical support to several mainframe computer
systems, network
servers operated by OCIO on behalf of offices within the Institution.
System Engineering Division
Interns will provide central support for the applications systems
at the Institution which include acquiring and or developing, deploying
and maintaining
application systems, providing leadership and guidance in
data administration both Institution-wide and in the International
Museum Community.
Applicants are reviewed by the OCIO Intern Coordinator
and
division
managers.
Selected intern(s) are notified by the coordinator. There
are no
deadlines; the office accepts applications thoughtout the year.
For More Information Contact:
Vickie Cattaneo, Intern Coordinator
Smithsonian In-stitution
Office of the Chief Information
Officer (OCIO)
380
Herndon Parkway, MRC 1010
Herndon, VA. 20170
Phone: 202-
633-8486
Fax: 202- 312-2810
Email: catta-neov@si.edu
Office of Equal Employment and Minority Affairs
(OEEMA)
The Office of Equal Employment and Minority Affairs (OEEMA) directs,
oversees, facilitates, and reports on all aspects of equal opportunity
in the Smithsonian Institution's employment and business relationships
while ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and Institutional
policies. Students applying for OEEMA internships must possess analytical
and writing skills, the ability to conduct research, and a working
knowledge of the Microsoft Office 2007 software package.
Location: Washington DC
Term: 10 weeks, 40 hours/week
Stipend: Unpaid
Deadline: February 14
Contact:
Internship Coordinator
Office of Equal Employment & Minority Affairs
600 Maryland Avenue SW, Suite 2091
Capital Gallery, MRC 521
P.O. Box 37012, Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Phone: (202) 633-6417
Office of Exhibits Central (OEC)
The Office of Exhibits Central supports Smithsonian museums and units
in all aspects of exhibition design and production. All interns work
under the guidance of OEC staff on current exhibit projects.
OEC is organized into six units: design/editing, graphics, fabrication,
model-making, project management, and administration. OEC projects are
assigned to a project manager, who works with unit supervisors to assemble
a team that works closely with clients to design and produce exhibits
in accordance with the client’s need. Interns are assigned to
work on tasks appropriate to their qualifications and talents.
Interns at OEC have the opportunity to exercise and strengthen their
existing skills, to try-out and develop new exhibit design and production
skills, and to exercise responsibility, creativity, and imagination
within a supportive, encouraging environment.
Design – Design interns should have experience in graphic
layout, typography, and design and should be able to prepare scaled
architectural drawings. Background in fine arts and museum studies also
acceptable. Should be able to prepare hand-drawn or computer-generated
presentation sketches. Knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, QuarkXpress,
and Vector Works a plus. Applicants for a design internship should prepare
a portfolio showing examples of their design work.
Graphics – Graphics interns will aid in the production
of exhibition graphic elements. Tasks may include interpreting and implementing
drawings and layouts, photo mounting, archival matting and framing,
vinyl lettering, banner production, mounting and laminating digital
prints, mounting and cutting exhibit labels, digital printing, desktop
publishing and/or computer illustrating, using applications such as
Adobe Illustrator and PhotoShop.
Model Shop – Model-making interns should know how
to use hand tools and power machinery and have art or shop experience.
Tasks may include making models, dioramas, mannequins, and replicas,
and fabricating custom mounts and brackets. Interns may gain knowledge
with three dimensional software modeling programs, such as Rhino
and Zbrush, three Dimensional scanning and printing.
Fabrication - Fabrication interns should have basic carpentry
skills and be able to lift and move heavy loads on occasion. Tasks may
include cabinetry, sheet plastics work, painting and staining, crate
construction, artifact packing, and exhibit installation.
Project Management – Project management interns should
have some business experience and/or a background in museum studies.
Tasks may include compiling and analyzing information for inventory,
budgets, and scheduling. Interns will attend project and office administrative
meetings, and may assist with the administration of project documentation.
Contact:
Tim Smith, Internship Coordinator
Office of Exhibits Central
Smithsonian Institution
3400 Pennsy Drive
Landover, Maryland 20785
http://www.si.edu/exbcent/interns.html
Office of Facilities Management and Reliability (OFMR)
Facility Management Internship
The Facility Management internship affords undergraduate or graduate-level
interns opportunities to experience facility management in a cultural
institution. The intern will assist with the development and implementation
of new concepts, theories, systems, metrics, reports and methods
to improve the quality and effectiveness of OFMR performance. Prospective
projects may include (but are not limited to):
Inventory facility assets, Perform facility condition inspections,
Coordinate emergency testing with stakeholders, Standardize zone
processes and metrics, Inventory and auto-mate maintenance tools
and equipment, Identify and report on critical areas with poten-tial
loss of equipment performance, Work closely with COTR (Contracting
Officer's Technical Representative) and other OFEO staff to learn
key components of federal contracting, Become familiar with facility
maintenance and repair projects.
Develop a mutually agreed upon project that represents improved
business and facility management practices with the OFMR senior
zone leadership; then, document
and present the project to senior OFMR leadership, museum leadership, local
professional association membership and other federal facility
managers in a way that clearly
demonstrates the process improvements and benefits to the organization.
Term: 12-16 consecutive weeks; 40 hours/week; multiple opportunities
available.
Stipend: $500/week.
Deadline: Flexible, internship cannot begin until a minimum of six
weeks after receipt of application.
Facility Management Maintenance Internship
The Maintenance internship provides opportunities for vocational
or post high-school students (who are currently enrolled in a vocational
or trades training program) to practically apply theoretical concepts
to actual equipment operations and maintenance. The intern will learn
about troubleshooting equipment, maintenance standards in a cultural
institution, interface of equipment and automated systems and reliability
centered maintenance technology and practices by working in one or
more Smithsonian facilities in the metropolitan Washington, DC area.
Term: 12-16 consecutive weeks; 40 hours/week; multiple opportunities
available.
Stipend: $400/week.
Deadline: Flexible, internship cannot begin until a minimum of six
weeks after receipt of application.
Contact:
Judie Cooper, OFMR Intern Coordinator
Office of Facilities Management and Reliability
Smithsonian Institution
PO Box 37012 MRC 505
Washington, D.C. 20560-0505
Phone: 202-633-5688
Fax: 202-633-5691
Email: coopeju@si.edu
Office of General Counsel (OGC)
Legal interns assist the 12 attorneys in the Office of General Counsel in
a wide variety of subject matter areas, including tax, employment discrimination,
import/export, federal appropriations, intellectual property, and environmental
law. They perform traditional case law research, prepare legal memoranda
for use in briefs and motions, review agreements, survey state law,
and research legislative history. When possible, interns are invited
to attend hearings,
depositions, and meetings. The OGC usually seeks second and third year
law students for two internships each semester/summer. The legal internship
is
available to law students only.
Term(s): Fall, spring, and summer. School term interns work an average
of 15 hours a week. Summer interns usually work full time for 10 weeks, but
the schedules are flexible.
Stipend: The internships are not compensated.
Deadline(s): August 1 (fall applications),
November 1 (spring applications), and February 15 (summer applications).
Contact:
Farleigh Earhart
P.O. Box 23286
Smithsonian Office of General
Counsel
Washington, DC 20026-3286
Phone: 202-633-5095
Fax: 202-357-4310
Email: earhartf@si.edu
WWW address: http://intern.si.edu
Office of Policy and Analysis (OP&A)
Office of Policy and Analysis (OP&A) Internships are available to
undergraduate and graduate students. An OP&A internship provides experience
in conducting quantitative and qualitative policy-related studies of major
Smithsonian programmatic and administrative activities. In addition, the
office conducts studies of Smithsonian visitors and program participants.
Interns either work as collaborators with OP&A staff in data
collection, analysis, and presentation of results or undertake
independent projects.
A social science related background (management, business, sociology,
psychology, cultural studies, education, etc.) and some coursework
in
qualitative or quantitative research methods are helpful. Academic
credit can be arranged.Applicants are encouraged to review several
OP&A reports posted at http://www.si.edu/opanda/ for examples
of the types of studies the office conducts.
If you are interested in pursuing an internship with OP&A, send
an Application Form (http://intern.si.edu/),
cover letter, resume, recent course paper, two references and proposed
start dates to
Zahava D. Doering. Electronic submissions are appreciated.
Term: Minimum of 2 months.
Stipend: No
Deadline: Applications are considered year-round.
Contact:
Zahava D. Doering
Office of Policy and Analysis
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D.C. 20560-0405
Phone: 202-633-5588, M-F
Email: doeringz@si.edu
Office of Public Affairs (OPA)
Assists with the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, writing press releases,
media advisories and public service announcements, as well as call to
reporters to "pitch" the Folklife Festival. Other support duties
include compiling mailing lists, faxing and copying press releases, and
stuffing press kits. Arranges interviews with reporters and Festival organizers,
and escorts media to various Festival sites. Assists in putting together
a publicity report detailing media coverage of the Festival. Also may
be given some writing assignments for the Smithsonian employee newspaper,
the Torch.
Contact:
Becky Haberacker
Internship Coordinator
Office of Public Affairs
Smithsonian Castle
Room 354
PO Box 37012
Washington, DC 20013-7012
Phone: 202-633-5183
Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP)
Administrative or Accounting/Financial Internship in Grant/Contract
Administration
The Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) provides assistance to Smithsonian
staff who are seeking or have obtained external funding for sponsored
project(s). A “sponsored project” is a research, education,
exhibit, training or other activity that receives partial or full funding
through the mechanism of a federal or non-federal grant or contract. OSP
assists with the acquisition and usage of grants and contract funding
for Smithsonian research, education and training. Assistance is provided
to Principal Investigators, administrative units and central management
staff.
Principal administrative functions of the office include advising on
funding sources and availability; assisting with proposal preparation
and submission, including meeting sponsor and Smithsonian requirements
and development of the budget; reviewing and negotiating the terms and
conditions of a proposed award and accepting the award on behalf of the
Institution; and providing advice and assistance in development of the
Institution’s research policies. In addition, federal research compliance
policy (e.g. use of animals or human subjects in research) is developed
and monitored by OSP staff. Training programs in all relevant areas are
provided to Smithsonian staff on a regular basis.
Accounting/financial functions include monitoring sponsored project activities
and expenditures to assure compliance with Smithsonian and sponsor policies
and accounting standards; providing oversight for cash management of all
grants and contracts; providing advice and problem resolution services
to principal investigators; serving as the official Smithsonian audit
liaison with auditors of government agencies and private foundations and
corporations for grants and contracts. The office is also responsible
for preparing, negotiating and applying the Smithsonian’s indirect
cost system for grants and contracts.
Areas of Study: Accounting, finance, management, public
administration, information systems, or liberal arts backgrounds.
Term: Variable (minimum 2 months, 10-15 hours per week)
Stipend: No
Deadline: Flexible - applications (resume with cover letter indicating
internship proposal dates and internship objectives may be accepted at
anytime.)
Contact:
For more information and how to apply, please see OSP’s
website:
http://si.edu/osp/general_information/internship_opps.htm
Smithsonian Affiliations Office
Smithsonian Affiliations Internship
An internship with Smithsonian Affiliations provides college and
graduate students the opportunity to gain practical skills and experience
in the museum field while working for the Smithsonian’s most comprehensive
national outreach program. Working closely with the Affiliations
staff, interns gain experience in developing programs and coordinat-ing
object loans for Affiliates across the country. Other specialized
areas for interns to explore include membership management, public
relations, programmatic marketing and web content management using
social media outlets.
Participating interns spend ten weeks during the summer working at the Affiliations
of-fice on projects related to national outreach. Candidates for
a Smithsonian Affiliations internship must be current college or
graduate students with a 3.5 GPA or higher.
Term(s): Ten (10) weeks / Summer 2010
Stipend: none
Deadline(s): January 15, 2010
Smithsonian Affiliations Intern Partnership Program (SAIP)
The Smithsonian Affiliations Intern Partnership Program provides college
and graduate students in Affiliates' communities with the opportunity
to gain practical skills and experience in the museum field. Participating
interns spend ten weeks during the summer at the Smithsonian Institution
working full-time on projects developed to mutually benefit the Affiliate
organization, the students, and the Smithsonian Institution. Following
their time at the Smithsonian, interns return to their Affiliate organization
to complete their internship and apply the skills and knowledge gained
from the Smithsonian towards an ongoing initiative at the Affiliate institution.
Candidates for the Smithsonian Affiliations Intern Partnership are initially
recruited, nominated and pre-approved by an Affiliate organization. To
find a Smithsonian Affiliate in your area, please visit http://affiliations.si.edu.
Stipend: $4,000.00 (Jointly funded by Smithsonian Affiliations
and the sponsoring Smithsonian Affiliate organization)
Deadline: Smithsonian Affiliate organizations must
submit applications on behalf of candidates no later than January
15, 2009
For more information regarding application procedures contact:
Elizabeth Bugbee, External Affairs and Professional Development
Coordinator
Smithsonian Affiliations
470 L’Enfant Plaza, SW
P.O. Box 37012, MRC 942
Washington, DC 20013-7012
Phone: 202-633-5304
Email: BugbeeEl@si.edu
http://affiliations.si.edu/
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Qualifications
Students from all academic backgrounds are eligible to apply to the programs below, however the applicant's statement should demonstrate career need for an American Art Museum internship.
For internships in the Lunder Conservation Center, current enrollment
in or completion of a four-year graduate-level conservation program
is required. International students living within the U.S. may apply
to either program. Students living outside the U.S. are requested
to make application
only to the Advanced Level Program, as time is not available to complete
the visa process prior to commencement of the Summer Program.
Due to scheduling needs for the American Art programs, accommodations
cannot be made for internship periods different from those stated
below.
Advanced Level Internship Program
The Advanced Level Internship Program is a comprehensive museum training
program designed to provide an overview of museum operations for graduate
degree candidates, college graduates, or exceptional college seniors.
The career objectives of each participant are considered in making placements.
Assignments are made to two different departments in the fall, with participants
choosing their own assignment for the spring semester. Weekly workshops
and seminars, taught by museum professionals, accompany department assignments.
Term: fall and spring semesters only, 20 hours weekly;
or one semester, 40 hours weekly, Monday - Friday.
Stipend: One stipend is awarded annually to an exceptional
graduate student with financial need.
The Summer Program
The American Art Museum's summer internship program is designed
for college juniors, seniors, or recent college graduates with little
previous museum experience.
(Graduate students will be considered on
an individual basis). Students' career objectives are matched to
the activities of one department or office
for eight weeks.
Term: Beginning of June through the end of July or
the beginning of August, 40 hours weekly, Monday - Friday.
Stipends: No stipends are currently available for this
program.
For both programs, academic credit and application guidelines
Academic Credit
Course credit or certification of participation may be awarded by
the student's sponsoring institution through a contractual agreement
with the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The applicant or their
advisor or department chair should contact the Intern Program Officer
for more information, as all arrangements must be completed prior
to the beginning of the internship.
Application Requirements and Deadline
There is no specific application form; candidates to either program should submit
a statement of purpose and a resume (one original and four copies), transcripts
above high school (one official copy only; an unofficial copy may be sent as
a temporary measure), and three recommendations (academic or professional).
All materials may be emailed; they may sent as a package or individually. The
deadline for application to both programs is March 1 each year; applications
postmarked after that date will be wait-listed.
Contact:
Judith Houston Hollomon, Intern Program Officer
Research and Scholars Center
Smithsonian American Art Museum
PO Box 37012
Victor Building, Room #3125
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Phone: 202-633-8355
E-mail: HollomanJ@si.edu
WWW: Americanart.si.edu
The Smithsonian Associates (TSA)
Complementing Smithsonian museums' research, exhibitions, and collections,
The Smithsonian Associates' educational activity consists of program-based
outreach initia-tives. Through a curriculum consisting of hundreds
of courses, lectures, tours, seminars, and other educational experiences,
TSA forms an ongoing, systemic center for the study of the humanities,
arts, and sciences. TSA interns are offered unique opportunities
to learn about all aspects of educational programming for both adults
and children, while contributing extensively to one of the worlds
great cultural institutions. Intern projects both benefit the Institution
and compliment applicants own interests, skills, and experience.
Development: Support staff through event planning, creating marketing
materials, conducting research on funding sources, and maintaining
website
text for Development and Young Benefactors activities.
Discovery Theater: Support the Discovery Theater staff in all aspects
of house manage-ment, ticketing and group sales, administration,
and production
support. Performing Arts: Work with staff to help research, plan,
or manage lectures, perfor-mances, seminars, series, and courses.
Internships are available year round in Performing Arts and during
the summer with our 7 week Summer Camp.
Public Affairs: Assist with all aspects of publicizing TSA programs,
fulfill press requests, help draft media and calendar releases.
Regional Programs: Provide support in creating programs for national
audiences includ-ing conducting research, developing contacts, and
assisting
with logistics coordination and marketing.
Studio Arts: Provide program support for studio arts courses and
workshops and content for the Studio Arts blog, Studio Arts landing
page, and facebook
fan page.
Summer Camp: Support the Smithsonian Summer Camp team by assisting
with the daily running of the 7-week campers, supervision of campers
and Youth Teacher
Assistants, upkeep of rosters and camper paperwork, parent communication,
and supply organization and procurement.
Course credit or certification of participation may be awarded by
the student's sponsoring institution through a contractual agreement
with TSA.
Applicants must have their advisor or department chair contact the
intern supervisor as all arrangements must be completed prior to
the beginning of the internship.
Terms: Winter/spring, summer, fall; hours are generally 20 to 40
hours a week and are agreed on when internship is offered and accepted.
Stipend:
Internships at The Smithsonian Associates are unpaid.
Credit: College
or university credit (based on school requirements) may be awarded
by the student’s sponsoring institution through advance contractual
agreement with student’s college/university and TSA.
Deadlines: Applications are considered throughout the year; early application
is recommended.
Contact:
Tricia Byrne, Intern and Volunteer Coordinator
The Smithsonian Associates
P. O. Box 23293 MRC 701
Washington, DC 20026-3293
Phone: 202-633-8596
Fax: 202-786-2536
Email: volunof@si.edu
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO)
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Astronomy Summer Intern Program
The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), offers summer
research positions (9-10-week term) to students currently enrolled
in
a program leading to a bachelor’s degree. Each intern works with
a scientist on an individual research project. Potential areas of research
include observational and theoretical cosmology, extragalactic and galactic
astronomy, interstellar medium and star formation, laboratory astrophysics,
supernova and supernova remnants, and planetary science. Also included
in the Program are weekly lectures, field trips, and workshops specifically
designed for the participants. Applicants must be citizens of the U.S.,
or hold a valid green card. Graduating seniors are not eligible. Housing,
stipend, and subsidized travel expenses to Cambridge are provided. More
information can be obtained from the address below.
Term: 9-10 weeks
Stipend: The appointment carries a stipend of $450 per week.
Deadline: February 1
Contact:
Program Director
SAO Summer Intern Program
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
60 Garden Street, Mail Stop 70
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: 617-495-7063
Email: intern@cfa.harvard.edu
hea-www.harvard.edu/REU/REU.html
Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies
(SCEMS)
The mission of the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies
(SCEMS) is to interpret the collective knowledge of the Smithsonian
and serve as a gateway to the Institution's education resources.
Through research, publishing, and staff development programs for
the education and museum communities, the Center promotes the understanding
and use of museums.
As the central office of education, The Smithsonian
Center for Education and Museum Studies (SCEMS) is well-positioned
to give
interns a broad overview of
the Smithsonian Institution, introductions to the wide variety of work that
museum and education professionals here are involved in, and an opportunity
to participate in a deeper level with special projects. Acceptance
into the program
is competitive. SCEMS accepts about 10 interns yearly in the following 4 areas:
Publications and New Media, Audience Evaluation/Education Outcomes, Public
Programs, Internship Services Program.
Publications and New Media Intern
Internships for candidates with strong writing skills to rewrite
1,000+ descriptions of web resources in online database. Intern
will review
current descriptions of these resources (and the resources themselves)
and will then compose descriptions that are brief but live-ly, and
that are targeted to teachers’ interests and needs. Depending
on length of intern-ship, other writing assignments may be available.
Marketing, Journalism, Writing, English, as well as Liberal-Arts
majors encouraged to apply. Start and End dates are flex-ible; Part-time
position. Please submit a writing sample in the ESSAY section of
the SOLAA system; Select the ‘Website, New Media and Electronic
Publications’ project in SOLAA.
Audience Evaluation / Education Outcomes Intern
This internship provides assistance in implementing selected evaluation
projects for edu-cation programs across the entire Smithsonian
Institution. The intern will assist in the different phases of
evaluation projects, from participating in the conceptualization
and the collection and analysis of data to reporting the results
to different audiences. The intern will be exposed to statistical
analysis and collection and analysis of qualitative data (focus
groups and in-depth interviews). Upon availability, the intern
will also be exposed to other projects organized by the Education
Outcomes Manager. The internship will offer a unique opportunity
to work with and experience different Smithsonian units.
We consider this position a great opportunity for a senior college
student or graduate stu-dent with interest in education, evaluation,
museums or public program planning. Appli-cants with experience in
those areas are invited to apply, as well as those with Anthropology
or Sociology backgrounds. At least 3 days per week or 20 + hours.
Flexible schedule, but at least a 6 month commitment to the project.
In the ESSAY section of SOLAA, be sure to describe a work or class
project in which you interviewed the public. Select the ‘Audience
Research, Interviewing and Evaluation’ project in SOLAA.
Public Programs Intern
Assist Program Managers with a variety of public and education programs,
from planning to implementation to evaluation; Programs have included
Smithsonian Teacher’s Night, Heritage Month, and seminar
programs. We consider this position a great opportunity for a junior
or senior college student or graduate student with interest in
education, evaluation, museums or public program planning. At least
3 days per week or 20 + hours. Flexible schedule. In the ESSAY
section of SOLAA, be sure to describe a work or class project in
which you planned an event. Select the ‘Heritage Month, Public
and Seminar Programs’ project in SOLAA.
Internship Services Program Assistant Intern
Assist the Intern Services coordinator to learn general aspects of
program management. Projects include development of enrichment
programs and career events; computer experience in MS Access and
Word, and communication skills desirable. Must enjoy meeting and
working with new people. Suitable for students with interest in
museum careers, non-profits, administration, college and university
career services departments, or human resources.
How to Apply
Please apply using the Smithsonian online application system https://solaa.si.edu.
Paper applications will not be considered.
Please be aware that complete applications must include the following:
Internship Program application form
Resume
Academic transcripts (unofficial are acceptable)
Personal essay (use this to tell us how the internship will advance
your academic/career goals and answer the specific question asked
in the project description above)
Two letters of reference – either uploaded by you or by your
reference (or a combination)
Eligibility
Qualifications vary depending upon the project, but most are for
upper-level undergraduate and graduate students. Student status,
however, is not a prerequisite. Opportunities are generally not
available for high school students.
Questions
If you have any questions about the application process or SCEMS’ internships,
please send inquiries to tspinale@si.edu.
If you have questions concerning the SOLAA application, please go
to the Help section on the SOLAA
website.
Security
All interns 18 years or older are required to undergo a security
background investigation and fingerprinting through the Office
of Protection Services before they are accepted into the program.
Term: Flexible; some weekend or evening programs;
minimum length of 6 weeks with at least 20-hour work weeks.
Stipend: No
Deadlines: Rolling, but will be reviewed after the following dates:
Fall (October - December) July 15th
Spring (January - May) October 15th
Summer (June - September) February 1st
Katzenberger Art History Internship Program through the Smithsonian
Center for Edu-cation and Museum Studies
The Katzenberger Foundation Art History Internship Program is a
need-based program supporting internships for undergraduates in research
and collections projects at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington,
D.C. The program is generously funded by the Katzenberger Foundation
and administered by the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum
Studies. Depending upon grant funding, six to seven internships are
offered yearly during the summer, and located in Washington, D.C.,
at the Smithsonian’s art museums and archives, and a $5,000
stipend is awarded to the student. The summer internship lasts 10
weeks from the beginning of June until mid-August. The program is
open to U.S. citizens (only), enrolled as undergraduate Juniors,
Seniors, or equivalent, in a degree granting program, at an accredited
institution, with a declared art history major, concentration, or
related discipline, who qualify for federal student aid.
Past projects have included Islamic manuscript curatorial assistant,
oral history documentation at the Archives of American Art, American
and Asian Art collections management at the Freer and Sackler Galleries,
Library intern at the Smithsonian American Art Museum Library,
Collections intern at the National Museum of African American
History and Culture,
and education projects at the National Portrait Gallery. Final
summary report and evaluation required.
How to Apply
Please apply using the Smithsonian online application system https://solaa.si.edu.
Paper applications will not be considered.
1. Register for SOLAA
2. Select “internship”
3. Select “Smithsonian Katzenberger Art History Internship
Program”
Please be aware that complete applications must include the following:
Resume
Academic Essay: 3-4 pages describing how your academic goals, qualifications,
and career aspirations relate to art history and the internship program
at the Smithsonian
Academic Transcripts: can be official or unofficial; URL links not
accepted
Two letters of reference from professors; If preferred, a professor
can e-mail the reference letter directly to tspinale@si.edu.
Term: 10 weeks, Monday-Friday, 40 hours.
Stipend: $5,000.00
Deadline: February 1, 2010
For the most current information: http://museumstudies.si.edu/Intern/scemsintern.htm;
Past program information for your reference (a PDF file): http://museumstudies.si.edu/Intern/publicKatzenbergerApplicationAnnouncement2010.pdf
For all SCEMS internships, please contact:
Tracie Spinale, Internship
Manager
Email: tspinale@si.edu
http://museumstudies.si.edu/Intern/scemsintern.htm
Smithsonian Enterprises (SE)
Smithsonian Enterprises operates retail, media, product development,
licensing and other services which promote the Smithsonian mission
while generating an essential source of unrestricted funding for
the Institution. By providing products and services that reflect
the mission of the museums and research centers, Smithsonian Enterprises
plays a critical role in advancing the Institution’s mission
of the increase and diffusion of knowledge. Smithsonian Enterprises
includes Smithsonian and Air & Space magazines, museum stores,
restaurants, IMAX theaters, Smithsonian Catalogue, Smithsonian Channel,
book publishing, and licensing.
Term(s): Internships are project based, and are available in several
business areas includ-ing Publishing, Human Resources, Travel, e-Commerce,
Retail Support, & Web Services.
Candidates can view and apply to individual projects within Smithsonian
Enterprises through the Smithsonian Online Academic Appointment
System at https://solaa.si.edu.
Stipend: None
Deadline(s): Ongoing - Projects are based on needs of the business
units and timelines are agreed upon by mutual consent of the intern
candidate and the supervisor.
Contact:
Jay Sharp, Internship Coordinator
600 Maryland Ave SW
Suite 6001
Washington DC 20024,
Phone: 202-633-6047
Fax: 202-633-6093
Email: sharpj@si.edu
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC)
The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center's (SERC) Internship Program
offers undergraduate and beginning graduate students a unique opportunity
to gain exposure and experience in a research environment. The program
enables students to work on specific projects under the direction of the
Center's professional staff and is tailored to provide the maximum educational
benefit to each participant.
Students applying to the program have the option of selecting an internship
project from the following categories: Global Change, Landscape Ecology,
Ecology of Coastal Ecosystems, Population and Community Ecology, and Environmental
Education. Students will become familiar with much of the research being
conducted at SERC, but they will devote most of their time to a project
and content area of particular interest to them. In addition to their
research, students participate in field trips, seminars, lectures, and
an intern open house. All participants are expected to integrate what
they have learned during their experience and present a brief seminar
at the end of their stay.
Term: Spring, Summer, Fall
Stipend: $400/wk
Deadline: Spring - Nov. 15; Summer - Feb. 15; Fall - June 1
Contact:
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Fellowship Coordinator
647 Contees Wharf Road
P.O. Box 28
Edgewater, Md. 21037-0028
Phone: 443-482-2217, M-F
Fax: 443-482-2380
Email: SERCintern@si.edu
www.serc.si.edu/internship
Smithsonian Institution Archives (SIA)
The Smithsonian Institution Archives offers internships to students interested
in gaining experience in archival methods, institutional history, oral
history, history of science, documentary editing and collections management.
The Archives Division serves as a repository for documents of historic
value about the Smithsonian, as the official memory of the Smithsonian
and as a resource for scholars. Internships are provided for arrangement
and description of institutional records, personal papers, and photographic
and other collections in special media; encoding of finding aids for its
website; and conducting records surveys and developing records disposition
schedules. These internships are considered apprenticeships under the
tutelage of an archivist.
The Institutional History Division conducts research on the history of
the Smithsonian, prepares scholarly and popular publications, exhibits,
lectures, electronic and paper guides to specialized research areas, and
records oral history and video history interviews. Internships provide
an overview of the research and dissemination activities of an institutional
history program, with a focus on specific topics. The Joseph Henry Papers
project is preparing a selective edition of the papers of Joseph Henry
(1797-1878), a distinguished 19th-century physicist, and the first Secretary
of the Smithsonian Institution. The project offers research internships
to undergraduate and graduate students interested in American history,
the history of science and technology, and the editing of historical documents.
Prior course work in American history or the sciences is desirable, though
not a prerequisite.
The Technical Services Division carries out preservation of collections
in all formats and provides guidance to Smithsonian offices for the handling
of electronic records. Preservation internships provide hands-on experience
in preservation techniques, working with nineteenth and twentieth century
Smithsonian records and personal papers of prominent administrators and
scientists. The internships emphasize integrated preservation management,
considering issues such as proper environment, housing, handling, and
preservation reproduction of records. Electronic records internships provide
the opportunity for practical research in issues associated with managing
electronic records, especially large databases, e-mail, and distributed
network based systems.
The National Collections Program supports and monitors the development
of effective collections management policy throughout the Smithsonian
and in the museum community at large. Internships provide opportunities
to undergraduate and graduate students as well as museum professionals
interested in studying collections management in its many aspects from
theory to practice: collections management policies and procedures, registration
methods, legal and ethical issues, object care and handling, collection
storage methods and collections information systems relating to accountability
and accessibility. Interns, in consultation with NCP staff, develop a
program of independent study and on-site experience relative to the background,
skills and interest of the applicant.
Term: Varies
Stipend: May be offered if funds are available.
Deadline: Summer -March 15th; Fall -July 1st, Spring -November
1st
Contact:
Emily Damiani, Internship Coordinator
Smithsonian Institution Archives
PO Box 37012, MRC 507
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Phone: (202) 633-5933, M-F
Fax: (202) 633-5927
Email: damianie@si.edu
Smithsonian Institution Libraries (SIL)
The Smithsonian Institution Libraries offers internship opportunities
to graduate students, library professionals, and undergraduate students
interested in exploring a library career in library and information science.
Intern assignments may include a project or a structured practical experience.
The Libraries selects interns based on its needs and on the specific education,
training, skills, and interest of the applicant. While specific requirements
may vary from project to project, a graduate student in library and information
science, or an intern with library experience or subject expertise may
participate in reference or interlibrary loan activities, creation of
bibliographies, or cataloging projects. Undergraduate interns receive
an overview of library functions such as reference, circulation, acquisitions,
cataloging, or preservation, and may assist in organizing collections,
processing gift and exchange materials, or proofing and keying data.
Internships are available in all of the Libraries' divisions: Readers
Services and Strategic Planning with its 22 branch libraries, Technical
Services and Administration, and Digital Library and Information Systems.
The Smithsonian Institution Libraries reviews applications throughout
the year; there are no deadlines. The length of internships vary, and
the minimum length of an internship is one month. Stipends are not offered
by the Libraries, but funded internships may be available through the
Smithsonian's Center for Museum Studies and the Smithsonian Office of Fellowships.
Deadline: Considered year-round.
Stipend: No
Contact:
Internship Coordinator, Smithsonian Institution Libraries
10th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW
Natural History Building, Room 26A
Washington, D.C. 20560-0154
Phone: (202) 633-1657
Email: averav@si.edu
http://www.sil.si.edu/ResearchIntern/internship.htm
Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service
(SITES)
SITES organizes and circulates exhibitions to museums and other
host venues around the U.S. The program includes exhibitions on art,
humanities, and science. Exhibitions originate at the SI, but SITES
also travels exhibitions from other, non-SI museums. Internships
are available in exhibition development, public relations, education,
registration, exhibit scheduling, public affairs, museum administration,
and editing. Graduate students and visiting professionals preferred.
Please note that we do not offer stipends.
Term: Varies
Stipend: None
Deadline: None
Contact:
Laurie M. Trippett, Assistant Director of Exhibits
Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Services
P.O. Box 37012, MRC 941
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Phone: (202) 633-3102
Fax: (202) 633-5344
Email: trippettl@si.edu
http://www.sites.si.edu
Smithsonian Latino Center (SLC)
Young Ambassadors
Young Ambassadors is a national leadership development program for high school seniors with the aim to cultivate the next generation of Latino leaders in the arts and culture fields through one-on-one interaction with artists, curators, historians, and other museum and arts professionals.
Students with an interest and commitment to the arts (e.g. film, dance, design, music, visual, performing, and/or literary arts) are selected to travel to Washington, D.C. for a week-long arts enrichment and leadership seminar at the Smithsonian Institution. Conducted by world-renowned experts in their respective fields, the seminar encourages youth to examine Latino identity and embrace their own cultural heritage through first-hand observation of the Smithsonian's Latino collections, lectures, and other activities. Following the seminar, students return to museums and other cultural institutions in their local communities, including Smithsonian affiliated organizations, to participate in a four-week summer internship.
Term: 5 weeks
Stipend: $2000
Deadline: TBD
Contact:
Emily Key
Education Programs Manager
Smrithsonian Latino Center
Smithsonian Institution
PO Box 37012, MRC 512
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Phone: (202) 633-12404, M-F
Fax: (202) 633-1132
Email: keye@si.edu
WWW: http://latino.si.edu/programs/younambassadors.htm
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI)
Internships
Our goal is to enable students to develop working skills pertinent to future careers that contribute to the understanding of tropical biodiversity and its relevance to humankind-STRI's mission. The internship program is aimed at undergraduate or early-stage graduate students who have demonstrated potential for success in such careers.
Interns will be selected based on merit and potential for achievement.
However, placement depends upon the availability of a match between
the applicant's
interest and
a new or ongoing project supervised by a STRI staff scientist. We
encourage applicants to directly contact potential supervisors. Staff
research profiles
and contact information can be found at www.stri.org,
under "Scientific Staff." If your research interests do not correspond
to those of our staff, please let us know and we will send you
a list
of research affiliates
and/or postdoctoral fellows carrying out research at STRI. Only
applications including a letter of support from a STRI supervisor
indicating the
project description, duties and responsibilities of the intern,
will be considered.
Please send complete applications on the following deadlines: the15th
of February, May, August and November. Internships last 3 months and
include a monthly stipend. They do NOT include travel
allowances and/or research expenses.
Complete applications must include two components:
1. Documents from the candidate
Candidates should submit an internship application form (see STRI web page www.stri.org) with statement of career and internship goals (two pages maximum), 2 letters of recommendation and academic transcripts. Candidates should also submit a cover letter indicating why they are interested in a particular internship project and how participation will further their academic goals. These documents should be sent electronically in a single pdf or word file to fellows@si.edu.
2. Document from the proposed supervisor
The selected supervisor should send the letter of support indicating the project description, duties and responsibilities of the intern directly to the Office of Academic Programs.
For further assistance in internship placement contact: fellows@si.edu
STRI, Office of Academic Programs, Unit 0948, 34002-0948 if sent
from the US, or
P.O. Box 0843-03092, Balboa, Ancon, Republic of Panama, if
sent from Latin America.
Selected interns can initiate tenure 8 weeks after being selected.
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