Frequently Asked Questions: Internships
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- Are non-U.S. citizens eligible to apply for internships at the National Gallery?
- If I apply for more than one internship program, do I need to send separate applications?
- If I do not have a bachelor's degree, may I still apply?
- Is the deadline for applications "received by" or "postmarked by"?
- I need to send my application via an express delivery service (e.g., Federal Express). What mailing address do I use?
- May I deliver my application in person?
- If my application advances to the second round of consideration, how will I be notified?
- Will I need transcripts from both my undergraduate and graduate institutions (if applicable)?
- When and how should my references send their recommendations?
1. Are non-U.S. citizens eligible to apply for internships at the National Gallery?
Non-U.S. citizens are welcome to apply for all of our internships, with the exception of the graduate lecturer program. If you are accepted into a program, the Gallery will assist you with the required visa paperwork.
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2. If I apply for more than one internship program, do I need to send separate applications?
Yes. Please fill out a separate application form for each internship program to which you are applying.
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3. If I do not have a bachelor's degree, may I still apply?
No. The minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree, with preference given to graduate students, but please keep us in mind for the future.
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4. Is the deadline for applications "received by" or "postmarked by"?
Applications must be received by the deadline. We regret that applications received after that date will not be accepted.
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5. I need to send my application via an express delivery service (e.g., Federal Express). What mailing address do I use?
All mail, including applications sent by United States Postal Service, Federal Express, and United Parcel Service, must use our mailing address:
Department of Academic Programs
Division of Education
2000B South Club Drive
Landover, MD 20785
phone: (202) 842-6257
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6. May I deliver my application in person?
You may leave your completed application with the security officer at the Study Center in the East Building of the National Gallery of Art. Please ask the security officer to notify the Department of Academic Programs that your application has been delivered.
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7. If my application advances to the second round of consideration, how will I be notified?
You will be notified via e-mail. If you do not receive an e-mail, your application did not advance to the second round of consideration.
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8. Will I need transcripts from both my undergraduate and graduate institutions (if applicable)?
Yes. If you advance to the second round of consideration, you will need to send us transcripts from both undergraduate and graduate institutions (if applicable).
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9. When and how should my references send their recommendations?
(For paid internships) If you are advanced to the second round, your references will be notified directly by the Gallery and asked to e-mail or fax their recommendations to us directly.
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