Harry Ransom CenterThe University of Texas at Austin

Internships

Ransom Center Advisory Council
Chair Tom Borders joins intern
Ben Stone in reviewing possible
works for publication in the Harry
Ransom Center Imprint Series.

Established in 1957, the Harry Ransom Center is one of the preeminent cultural institutions in the world, with a major emphasis on the literature and culture of America, Great Britain, and France. The Center contains 36 million manuscripts, 1 million rare books, 5 million photographs, 100,000 works of art and design, and major collections relating to the performing arts and film.

The Ransom Center's graduate internship programs provide participants with experience in the nature and operations of a major humanities research center. This experience will benefit interns in advanced graduate studies, academic research, and in possible career options.

Eligibility: Interns must have completed an undergraduate degree and must be enrolled nine hours a semester (three hours in the summer session) in a Master's or Doctoral program at The University of Texas at Austin at the time the appointment takes effect.

Terms of Appointment: Interns will be appointed on a semester basis for one year and may apply to renew the internship for a second year. Preference is given to candidates who will be enrolled at the University long enough to complete a two-year term. A commitment to work 20 hours per week in 3- or 4-hour blocks of time is preferred. All internship positions are security sensitive.

Interns must hold a Bachelor's degree and will be classified as Graduate Research Assistants at an approximate annual stipend of $14,000. This is a benefits-eligible position, and students will be eligible to apply for tuition assistance.

For more information and details about the application procedure, see the Public Services Internship page.