INTRODUCTION

Catherine F. Harris, Director, Office of Fellowships and Internships

The Office of Fellowships and Internships has the central management and administrative responsibility for the Institution's programs of research fellowships, internships, and other academic appointments. One of its primary objectives is the facilitation of the Smithsonian's scholarly interactions with students and scholars at universities, museums, and other research institutions around the world. The Office administers Institution wide research support programs, and encourages and assists other Smithsonian museums, research institutes and research offices in the development of additional fellowships, internships, and visiting appointments.

This book is published to provide information about the Smithsonian Institution's fellowships, internships, and research resources. The Smithsonian Institution encourages access to its research staff, collections, and reference materials by visiting scholars, scientists, and students. The Institution offers in-residence appointments for research and study using its facilities, with the advice and guidance of its staff members. These appointments enable qualified persons to make use of Smithsonian resources in pursuing studies related to research interests of the Institution and its staff. Appointments vary in duration, and many carry financial support.

Sections of Smithsonian Opportunities for Research and Study

▶ Details about the purpose, research fields, eligibility requirements, duration of appointment, and application procedures and deadlines for each type of opportunity offered throughout the Institution are described in the first section. The online version of this publication provides some links to more detailed information for some of the programs listed.

▶ The second section of the book is devoted to descriptions of the Museums, Research Institutes, and Research Offices of the Smithsonian and to the research interests of the professional staff. The online version of this publication provides some links to more detailed information for some of the staff members listed.

▶  The third section provides information about the Institution's research support units available for consultation and use by visiting scholars, scientists and students.

Further information about the programs described in the book may be obtained by contacting this office (unless otherwise noted):

Contact:               

Office of Fellowships and Internships
Smithsonian Institution
MRC 902 P.O. Box 37012
470 L’Enfant Plaza, Suite 7102
Washington, D.C.  20013-7012

Phone:  (202) 633-7070 | E-mail:  siofg@si.edu | WWW:  www.si.edu/research+study