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 to 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 Anacostia Community Museum is dedicated to the documentation and
preservation of American history and culture from an African American
and community based perspective. Major initiatives focus on building effective
models for documenting and preserving community and family history. 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; and with families to celebrate
and document African American family history.
Other major initiatives include the Museum Academy, which develops models
for educational programs and curricula using the collections of the Anacostia
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, archives, and photo 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.
Stipend: No
Contact: Anthony Angelo Gualtieri, Internship Coordinator
Phone: (202) 633-4826
Fax: (202) 287-3183
Email: gualtieria@si.edu
http://anacostia.si.edu/Volunteers.htm
Architectural History and Historic Preservation
(AHHP)
Internship Program
Architectural History and Historic Preservation occasionally offers
internships for the study of the history and preservation of Smithsonian
buildings. These buildings vary in date from the Patent Office Building
of 1839 to the National Museum of the American Indian. The internship
is open to undergraduates and graduate students. Some previous coursework
or experience in architectural history, art history or historic preservation
is required. Internships focus on the use of primary research materials.
The goal will be to integrate original documentation such as correspondence
and memoranda, architectural drawings, photographs and other materials
into the architectural history of the Smithsonian. Preservation internships
use similar research materials and methodology to address a specific
preservation issue at the Smithsonian. The format of the internship consists
of full participation in the work of AHHP including staff meetings and
research under the supervision of the staff. The internship requires a
work plan and written paper of twenty pages. AHHP will cooperate with
faculty of a college or university to arrange for credit as an independent
seminar if desired.
Term(s): Internships are not always offered. Please
contact Amy Ballard about the availability of internships prior to sending
any materials.
Stipend: Dependent on funding.
Deadline(s): If an internship is offered for summer,
the deadline for submission is 1 April.
Contact: Amy Ballard, Historic Preservation Specialist
Email: ballaam@si.edu
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 undergraduates 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:
Liza Kirwin
Archives of American Art
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC 20013-7012
Email: kirwinl@si.edu
www.aaa.si.edu
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/opportunities/fellowships.html
Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum - New York City CH)
Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution offers a variety of paid and non-paid internship opportunities. The Internship
Program was established to encourage promising young students of art history, architectural history, museum studies, museum education, and design to
explore careers in the museum profession.
This program is designed to acquaint participants with the programs, policies, procedures, and operations of the National Design Museum and
of museums in general. Interns are assigned to specific curatorial, education,
or administrative departments where they will assist on special research
or exhibition projects, as well as participate in daily museum activities.
The Peter Krueger Summer Internship Program
- The Internship honors the memory of Peter A. Krueger who was an intern
at the Museum. The Internship provides a stipend of $2,500 for a period
of 10 weeks and commences the second Monday in June. Housing is not provided.
Approximately ten Krueger Internships are available each year. Please
see the Cooper-Hewitt website for full details.
Summer internship applications must be postmarked no later than Februaru
1 of the year of application.
Academic Year Internships
Volunteer positions are available during the academic year, based on
the projected workload of the host department. All positions are volunteer.
Interested applicants should submit the same materials required for the
summer internship. Please see the Cooper-Hewitt website for full details.
Subject to availability internships are available in the following departments:
- Communications
- Curatorial and Traveling Exhibitions
- Development
- Drawings, Prints, &; Graphic Design
- Education
- Graphic Arts
- Image Rights
- IT
- Library
- Paper Conservation
- Product Design & Decorative Arts
- Registrar
- Textile Conservation
- Textiles
- Wallcoverings
- Web Communications
Eligibility
Internships are open to undergraduate students and graduate students;
who are currently enrolled in a degree granting institution, have graduated
from a degree granting institution in the last six months or having evidence
that they have been accepted into a degree-granting post-graduate program
within six months. Peter A. Krueger Summer Internship positions are limited
to undergraduate students, and graduate students in the conservation departments.
Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply for a paid internship with specific
visa i.e., J-1 exchange visitor, J-1 trainee or F-1 student. Non-US Citizens
may apply for unpaid internships. Cooper-Hewitt will assist selected
interns in acquiring required visas.
For more information and application procedures:
Contact:
Internship Coordinator
Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
2 East 91st Street
New York, NY 10128
http://www.cooperhewitt.org/EDUCATION/internships.asp
National Design Awards Intern
The National Design Awards honor the best in American design across
a range of disciplines, and serve as a vehicle to communicate the
value of design to a broad general audience while celebrating its
impact on the quality of life.
The National Design Awards intern works with the National Design
Awards Manager for twenty hours per week for a period of ten months.
The intern assists with all phases of the awards, including promotion
and outreach, the nomination process, preparation for the jury meeting,
follow up with nominees and winners, announcement of the winners,
and the awards ceremony. The profile of the Awards necessitates that
interns have previous experience with museums, nonprofit cultural
organizations, or the design fields. Candidates should have a general
knowledge of computer systems and uses, familiarity and experience
with administrative procedures, careful attention to detail, and a
minimum of two to three years of college-level work, preferably in
art history, humanities, arts administration, or fine arts. Knowledge
of Raiser's Edge, Excel, and Word are especially helpful. Graduate
students are encouraged to apply.
Term(s): January 15 through November 15 of each
year
Stipend: A stipend of $10,000 is awarded.
Deadline(s): Applications must be postmarked by October
15 of each year.
Contact: Internship Coordinator
Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
2 East 91st Street
New York, NY 10128
Phone: 212.849.8353
Fax: 212.849.8328
Email: EDU@si.edu
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. To be eligible, applicants must be entering
or completing their senior year of high school. Applicants must live and
attend high school in the Washington metropolitan area.
Deadline: Early Spring
Stipend: Yes
Contact:
Internship Coordinator
Education Department
Freer/Sackler Galleries
Smithsonian Institution
PO Box 37012, MRC 707
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Phone: (202) 633-0465, M-F
TTY: (202) 786-2374, M-F
http://www.asia.si.edu/education/dicklouie.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, Collections Management (Registrar), Conservation and Scientific
Research, Curatorial, Design and Installation, Development, Education
(including public programs), Library and Archives, Publications, Photography,
Public Affairs, and Shops. A working knowledge of pertinent Asian languages
is suggested for curatorial internships.
Deadlines: Applications must be postmarked
no later than March 15th for summer internships (or longer internships
beginning in the summer), July 15th for fall internships, November 15th
for winter/spring internships.
Stipend: No
Contact:
Internship Coordinator
Freer Gallery of Art
Smithsonian Institution
PO Box 37012, MRC 707
Washington, DC 20013-7012
Phone: (202) 633-0465, M-F
TTY: (202) 786-2374, M-F
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 intern'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,
Public Affairs
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/education/internships.html
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.
Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
at the undergraduate or graduate level or have just completed a B.A. or
B.S. degree. They should be studying horticulture, landscape architecture,
museum-related studies, or other related disciplines.
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: February 15 for summer internships (for fall,
winter, and spring internships, 3 months prior to proposed start date)
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)
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) 357-2519
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 2009
The Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and
Innovation at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution,
offers full time, ten week, archival internship opportunity for graduate
students each summer. The internship stipend is $4,000 plus a travel allowance.
Housing and benefits are not provided. 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 should submit one copy of the application form, available
from the Archives Center or online; two letters of recommendation; official
academic transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); and an essay discussing
their interest in the archival profession and how this internship will
benefit them. Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult the faq at:
http://invention.smithsonian.org/resources/research_intern_faq.aspx
Mail or email completed application form and all materials requested
to Alison L. Oswald. All materials must be postmarked by March
2, 2009 for consideration. Offers will be made by April 6, 2009.
Internships begin on or after June 1, 2009.
Contact:
Alison L. Oswald, Archivist
National Museum of American History
Smithsonian Institution
Archives Center
P.O. Box 37012
Room 1110/MRC 601
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 12-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: 12-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)
Alternative Spring Break Program
The Alternative Spring Break Program (ABS) 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_07.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_spring_break_07.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: acrowell@alaska.net
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/
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 200 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. Accepted year around.
Informal review sessions are conducted as part of a “Spring Internship
Fair” on March 15 and “Fall Internship Fair” on October
1. Unlike typical internship fairs, students do NOT attend this event.
Instead, members from the NMNH community seeking an intern review available
application documents and select students they're interested in working
with. Students selected for placement are then contacted directly. Note:
there is no formal review or notification date. Applications may be
reviewed, and selections made, at any time.
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/
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
Research Training Program
The RTP is a museum-based in-residence program exclusively for currently
enrolled, English proficient, college-level undergraduate students interested
in a career in the biological, geological or anthropological sciences.
Through a competitive review process approximately 15 outstanding students
from around the world are selected each year to participate. Students,
in collaboration with their Smithsonian research advisor, develop and
test a scientific hypothesis and communicate the results through written
manuscripts plus oral and poster presentations. In addition to their
research, students participated in a curriculum of lectures, behind-the-scenes
tours, technique demonstrations, and discussions that focus on exploring
natural history science and developing the skills necessary to become
effective researchers and ambassadors of natural history studies.Not
just an internship, if Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural
History is “Where Natural History Lives” the Museum’s
Research Training Program (RTP) is certainly “How Natural History
Grows.” The RTP is a museum-based in-residence program exclusively
for currently enrolled, English proficient, college-level undergraduate
students interested in a career in the biological, geological or anthropological
sciences. Through a competitive review process approximately 21 outstanding
students from around the world are selected each year to participate.
Students, in collaboration with their Smithsonian research advisor,
develop and test a scientific hypothesis and communicate the results
through written manuscripts plus oral and poster presentations. In addition
to their research, students participated in an active curriculum of
lectures, behind-the-scenes tours, technique demonstrations, discussions,
and field trips that focused on exploring natural history science and
developing the skills necessary to become effective researchers and
ambassadors of natural history studies.
Term: Full-time; Ten-weeks; 25 May 2009– 2 August 2009
Stipend: Yes. Applicants accepted for participation
in this program generally receive a $3,000 stipend, plus housing,
transportation to/from Washington, D.C., and a research support budget.
Deadline: February 1st; Notification of status is
announced March 8th.
Contact:
Mary Sangrey, Program Director
NHB MRC 106, Room 59A
PO Box 37012
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Phone: (202) 633-4548
Fax: (202) 786-0153
Email: sangreym@si.edu
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/rtp/
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.
Projects are based on needs of the department and are agreed upon by
the mutual consent of the intern candidate and his orher supervisor.
Please see our website to explore the National Portrait Gallery’s
departments and how to apply.
Term: Most internships are for a minimum of
3 months at 20 hours per week, although 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://www.npg.si.edu/educate2/educate10.htm
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 Equal Employment and Minority Affairs
(OEEMA)
Contact:
Internship Coordinator
Office of Equal Employment & Minority Affairs
750 9th Street, NW, Suite 8100
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D.C. 20560-0921
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.
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
SISC Room 3F11
1111 N. Capitol Street, NE
Washington, DC 20560-0808
http://www.si.edu/exbcent/interns.html
Office of Facilities Management and Reliability (OFMR)
Facility Management Internship
The Facility Management internship will afford the intern opportunities
to experience the broad range of activities involved in facilities
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. Methodology includes:
- Inventory assets attached to the facility's emergency generator.
- Coordinate emergency generator testing with OFMR High Voltage shop,
in-house electricians and museum programs.
- Create an assets database for OFMR with the information.
- Inventory the zone's maintenance tools and equipment.
- Create a database for OFMR with the information.
- Work closely with COTR (Contracting Officer's Technical Representative)
and other OFEO staff to become familiar with facility maintenance and
repair projects.
Create and present a document that will represent and streamline the
procurement of maintenance projects for the zone.
Term: 12-16 consecutive weeks; 40 hours/week; there
are multiple opportunites available within OFMR for FM interns..
Stipend: $500/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. 20560-0405
Phone: 202-633-5688
Fax: 202-633-5691
Email: coopeju@si.edu
Facility Management Internship and Maintenance Internship
The Maintenance internship will provide opportunities for vocational
school students (post high-school) 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; there
are multiple opportunites available within OFMR for FM interns..
Stipend: $500/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. 20560-0405
Phone: 202-633-5688
Fax: 202-633-5691
Email: coopeju@si.edu
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 thought the year.
For More Information Contact:
Laura Berman, Intern Coordinator
Smithsonian Institution
Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO)
900 Jerrerson Drive SW
Suite 2224 MRC 445
Phone: 202.633-2751
Fax: 202.312.2894
Email: bermanl@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.
Term: Minimum of 2 months.
Stipend: Generally no (financial assistance is sometimes available
on a limited basis).
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:
Karen Otiji
Office of Sponsored Projects
Smithsonian Institution
P.O. Box 37012
Washington, DC 20013-7012
Email: otijik@si.edu
Phone: 202-633-7110
Fax: 202-633-7119
Smithsonian Affiliations Office
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
Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM)
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 SAAM'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.
Academic Credit
Course credit or certification of participation may be awarded by the
student's sponsoring institution through a contractual agreement with
the SAAM. Applicants must have their advisor or department chair contact
the Intern Program Officer for more information as all arrangements must
be completed prior to the beginning of the internship.
For both programs, Qualifications, Application Requirements and Deadline:
Students from all academic backgrounds are eligible to apply, however
the applicant's statement should demonstrate career need for an SAAM internship.
Current enrollment in or completion of a four-year graduate level conservation
program is required for placement in that area.
International students living within the US 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 SAAM programs, accommodations cannot
be made for internship periods different from those stated above.
There is no specific form; candidates to either program should submit
a statement of purpose and a resume (one original and four copies), one
copy only of transcripts above high school, and three recommendations
(academic or professional). Applications postmarked after the March 1
deadline 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 initiatives. 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.
Art Collectors Program: Provide support in art sales, preparation
of prints, and inventory. Intern will also conduct research on emerging
artists, contact media for program promotion, and assist with artist events.
Design: Assist with the layout of the monthly catalogue, brochures,
ads, and other projects. Intern will gain experience in corporate graphics.
Development: Support staff through event planning, creating
marketing materials, conducting research on funding sources, and maintaining
website text for Development and Young Benefactors activities.
Performing Arts: Work with staff to help research, plan, or
manage lectures, performances, 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 including conducting research, developing contacts,
and assisting with logistics coordination and marketing.
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.
Terms: Winter/spring, summer, fall; hours are flexible
- generally 20 to 40 hours a week.
Stipend: Internships at The Smithsonian Associates
are unpaid. College or university credit (based on school requirements)
may be given.
Deadlines: Applications are considered throughout the
year.
Contact:
Tricia Byrne, Intern and Volunteer Coordinator
1100 Jefferson Drive, SW – Suite 3077
Washington, DC
Mail to: The Smithsonian Associates
P. O. Box 23293
Washington, DC 20026-3293
Phone: 202-633-8596
Fax: 202-786-2536
Email: volunof@si.edu
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO)
Summer Internships for Undergraduates at the Smithsonian Astrophysical
Observatory
Summer Internships for Undergraduates at the Smithsonian Astrophysical
Observatory. 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 $300 per week.
Deadline: February 12
Contact:
Program Director
SAO Summer Intern Program
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
60 Garden Street, Mail Stop 81
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: 617-495-7094
Email: intern@cfa.harvard.edu
hea-www.harvard.edu/REU/REU.html
Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies
(SCEMS)
SCEMS Internship Program
The Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies provides leadership
in education at the Smithsonian and produces a variety of programs, services,
and resources for the education and museum communities. The Center studies
education at the Institution and builds consensus on standards for strengthening
its educational programs, publications, and websites.
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.
Acceptance into the program is competitive. SCEMS accepts about 10 interns
yearly in the following 4 areas:
Education Program Assistant Intern - Develop and coordinate educational
projects with Program Managers to enhance knowledge of museum education
programs. Past projects include: Heritage Month Programming, Community Service,
Smithsonian-wide Teachers' Night, Museum Magnet Schools, Summer Seminars
for teachers; Familiarity with word processing programs, and communication
skills desirable. Suitable for students with an interest in museum education,
diversity issues, children, arts administration, or non-profit work.
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.
Museum Studies Program Assistant Intern - Assist Research Program
Manager in projects related to online database cataloguing, and developing
professional development courses for museum community. Computer skills
and research skills desirable. Suitable for students interested in museum
research, professional development, or library work.
Electronic Publications Intern - Projects include research and
editing materials for teachers and museum professionals online; Knowledge
of HTML desirable. Writing and editing experience preferred. Suitable
for students majoring in English, education, writing, web design, or journalism.
Term: Flexible; Some weekend or evening programs; Minimum length
of 6 weeks with at least 20-hour work weeks.
Stipend: No
Deadline: Fall (October - December) July 15th
Spring (January - May) October 15th
Summer (June - September) March 15th
Katzenberger Art History Internship Program through the Smithsonian
Center for Education 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 $4,000 stipend is awarded to the student.
The summer internship lasts 12 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, Curatorial intern
at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, and curatorial projects
at the National Portrait Gallery. Final summary report and evaluation
required.
Application Package materials required: Application Form, Financial Aid
Certification Form, Resume, Academic Essay, Writing Sample, Academic Transcripts,
and 2 Letters of Reference.
To receive an application package, project descriptions, and more information,
send an e-mail to: tspinale@si.edu.
Term: 10 weeks, Monday-Friday, 40 hours.
Stipend: $5,000.00
Deadline: February 15, 2009
Vincent Wilkinson Internship Program at The Anacostia Community
Museum
The Vincent Wilkinson Internship Program is a need-based program supporting
internships for undergraduate or graduate students in education, research,
and collections projects at Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum
in Washington, D.C. The program is generously endowed by Anthony and Beatrice
Welters, in memory of Mrs. Welter’s father, Mr. Vincent Wilkinson,
and is administered by the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum
Studies. Depending upon funding, one to three internships are offered
yearly during the spring and summer.
The program is open to U.S. citizens (only), enrolled as undergraduate
Juniors, Seniors, or graduate students, in a degree granting program,
at an accredited institution, with a declared history or education major,
museum concentration, African or African American Studies, or related
disciplines.
Past projects have included archives and research, collections management,
after-school academy programs, graphic arts/design, and exhibit development.
A final report and evaluation is required.
To apply, e-mail the Application Form, Resume, Essay, Transcript(s),
and 2 Letters of Reference.
Term: Flexible, but at least 10 weeks
Stipend: $400.00 per week full-time (up to 10 weeks);
prorated for less than 40 hours.
Deadline: Accepted year round, but no later than 2/15/2009
for summer of 2009
For all SCEMS internships, please contact:
Tracie Spinale, Internship Manager
Email: tspinale@si.edu
http://museumstudies.si.edu/Intern/scemsintern.htm
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:
Mary Markey, Internship Coordinator
Smithsonian Institution Archives
PO Box 37012, MRC 507
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Phone: (202) 633-5914, M-F
Fax: (202) 633-5927
Email: markeym@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 Enterprises (SE)
Museum Shops/Catalogue
Contact:
Internship Coordinator
Smithsonian Institution Retail
PO Box 37012
750 9th Street, NW, Suite 7100
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Phone: 202-633-4923
Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service
(SITES)
SITES organizes and circulates exhibitions to museums and other host
venues off the Mall. The program contains exhibitions on art, humanities,
and science. Exhibitions originate at the SI, but SITES also travels exhibitions
from other, non-SI museums. Primary areas of internship placement include
exhibition development, public relations, education, registration, exhibit
scheduling, public affairs, museum administration, and editing. Graduate
students and visiting professionals preferred.
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: $2000.00
Deadline: TBD
Contact:
Emily Key
Education Programs Manager
Smrithsonian Latino Center
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution Archives
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 Photographic Services (SPS)
Digital Imaging Intern
Digitalize photographs used in various departments throughout the museum.
Supervisor: Carl C. Hansen, Acting Director Smithsonian
Photographic Services
Qualifications: Knowledge of scanners, digitizing,
Adobe Photoshop 6 or 7, and web pages. Interest and enthusiasm. Minimum
of thirty hours a week, 2 months or more.
Digital Library Archives Intern
Edit, catalog, and prepare photographic images for scanning, converting,
and linking to image databases. This involves work converting historic
log books into digital format and working with historic (1800s to present)
photographs.
Supervisor: Carl C. Hansen, Director Smithsonian Photographic
Services
Qualifications: Interest and knowledge of photography,
Adobe Photoshop CS2 or CS3, and archival procedures. Minimum of thirty
hours a week, 2 months or more.
Electronic Imaging Interns
Scan and electronically process image files used for publications,
on-line distribution, and digital prints.
Supervisor: Carl C. Hansen, Director Smithsonian Photographic
Services
Qualifications: Interest and knowledge of photography.
Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop CS2 or CS3 and Macintosh computers. Minimum
of thirty hours a week, 2 months or more.
Museum Photography Intern
Assist staff photographers with photographing people, events, activities
and objects around the Smithsonian. Includes assignments in studio,
documentary photography, public relations, and the use of professional
digital equipment.
Supervisor: Carl C. Hansen, Director Smithsonian Photographic
Services
Qualifications: Interest, knowledge, and experience
in photography. Students in university level photographic majors are
given preference. Experience with professional cameras, lighting equipment,
and Adobe Photoshop CS2 or CS3. Minimum of thirty hours a week, 2 months
or more.
* All applicants for Photographic Services Internships must provide portfolio
on web or CD (except for Digital Library Archives applicants who can substitute
archives course work).
Term: 2 month minimum
Stipend: none
Deadlines: July 15 - fall; October 15 - winter/spring;
Feb 15 - summer
Contact:
Carl C. Hansen
Smithsonian Photographic Services
National Museum of American History
P.O. Box 37012 MRC 644
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012, USA
Phone: (202) 633-3750
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 Amer-ica.
Selected interns can initiate tenure 8 weeks after being selected.
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