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SMITHSONIAN RESEARCH AND STUDY OPPORTUNITIESFellowship and Internship Opportunities The Smithsonian Institution
encourages access to its research staff, collections, and reference materials
by visiting scholars, scientists, and students. The Institution offers
in-residence appointments for research and study using its facilities,
with the advice and guidance of its staff members. These appointments
enable qualified persons to make use of Smithsonian resources in pursuing
studies related to existing research interests of one or more Smithsonian
staff members. Appointments vary in duration, and may or may not carry
financial support. Scholars and students with outside sources of funding are also encouraged to utilize the Institution's resources and facilities. The Office of Fellowships can facilitate visiting appointments in such cases provided that the individual obtains approval from the staff member with whom he/she would consult. As part of its mandate for "the increase and diffusion of knowledge," including the diverse ideas, skills, and cultures of our nation, the Smithsonian Institution pursues policies of equal opportunity and cultural diversity. Smithsonian fellowships and internships are awarded on the basis of these policies. Candidates are evaluated on their academic standing, scholarly qualifications, experience, and the quality of the research project or study proposed and its suitability to Smithsonian collections, facilities, and programs. Applications - Application procedures and forms are provided by each sponsoring program or museum. Information relevant to a specific internship/fellowship may be obtained by contacting the respective sponsoring office. INTERNSHIPSAn internship at the Smithsonian Institution is a prearranged, structured learning experience scheduled within a specific time frame. The experience must be relevant to the intern's academic and professional goals, and to research and museum activities of the Institution. An internship is preformed under the direct supervision of Smithsonian staff. Internships are arranged by
contacting the appropriate internship coordinator at the museum, office
or research institute you are interested in, or through the Internship
Central Referral Service offered by the Smithsonian Center for Education
and Muesum Studies. Visit website: http://intern.si.edu
. Refer to the listings below to for deadlines, addresses and other
specific information regarding various internship programs. Please note:
all Smithsonian interns must be at least 16 years old. FELLOWSHIPSFellowships at the Smithsonian Institution provide students and scholars with opportunities to pursue independent research projects in association with members of the Smithsonian professional research staff. Please take note of specialized fellowships and their respective places of contact. In determining the appropriateness of the proposed research please contact to potential advisors, as listed in the section entitled "Museums, Research Institutes, and Research Offices."
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Smithsonian Opportunities for Research and Study 2007 - 2008 Fellowship and Internship Opportunities Museums, Research Institutes, and Research Offices, includes information on staff and their research specialtiesSmithsonian Research Staff and Affiliated Research Staff E-Mail Directory Office of Research Training and Services Applications
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Last update 10-18-07 e-mail: veenbaasp@si.edu |