SMITHSONIAN RESEARCH AND STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

Fellowship and Internship Opportunities

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 existing research interests of one or more Smithsonian staff members. Appointments vary in duration, and may or may not carry financial support.

Scholars and students with outside sources of funding are also encouraged to utilize the Institution's resources and facilities. The Office of Fellowships can facilitate visiting appointments in such cases provided that the individual obtains approval from the staff member with whom he/she would consult. 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. Candidates are evaluated on their academic standing, scholarly qualifications, experience, and the quality of the research project or study proposed and its suitability to Smithsonian collections, facilities, and programs.

Applications - Application procedures and forms are provided by each sponsoring program or museum. Information relevant to a specific internship/fellowship may be obtained by contacting the respective sponsoring office.

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 preformed under the direct supervision of Smithsonian staff.

Internships are arranged by contacting the appropriate internship coordinator at the museum, office or research institute you are interested in, or through the Internship Central Referral Service offered by the Smithsonian Center for Education and Muesum Studies. Visit website: http://intern.si.edu . Refer to the listings below to for deadlines, addresses and other specific information regarding various internship programs. Please note: all Smithsonian interns must be at least 16 years old.

FELLOWSHIPS

Fellowships at the Smithsonian Institution provide students and scholars with opportunities to pursue independent research projects in association with members of the Smithsonian professional research staff.

Please take note of specialized fellowships and their respective places of contact. In determining the appropriateness of the proposed research please contact to potential advisors, as listed in the section entitled "Museums, Research Institutes, and Research Offices."

Introduction

Information for Applying to the Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program, including the fields of research

Fellowship and Internship Opportunities

Research Assistance Programs

Smithsonian Research Staff and Affiliated Research Staff E-Mail Directory

Office of Research Training and Services Applications

• Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program
• Smithsonian Institution Latino Studies Fellowship Program
• Smithsonian Institution Molecular Evolution Fellowship Program
• Minority Internship Program
• James E. Webb Internship Program
• Native American Awards Program