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Paid Internships at the Smithsonian |
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Most Smithsonian internships are unpaid. This section lists
opportunities that may offer stipends, depending on the availability
of funding. |
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COOPER-HEWITT,
NATIONAL DESIGN MUSEUM |
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Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum offers a variety
of paid and unpaid 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. 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. |
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FREER & SACKLER
GALLERIES |
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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. This
summer internship 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.
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HORTICULTURE SERVICES
DIVISION |
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Applicant is required to have just completed a B.A.
or B.S. degree, or be enrolled in an accredited college or university
in horticulture or one of its related fields. Assignments vary
from one specific project to a full range of activities in all
branches of the Horticulture Services Division. |
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NATIONAL AIR AND
SPACE MUSEUM (NASM) |
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Internships are offered during the summer semester
to undergraduate and graduate students studying 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. |
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NATIONAL MUSEUM
OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN (NMAfA) |
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The Internship Program of the National Museum of
the American Indian is designed to provide an educational opportunity
for students in the area of museum practice and related programming
through guided work/research experiences using the resources of
the National Museum of the American Indian and other Smithsonian
offices. Past projects include: developing and evaluating visitor
guides, cataloging photos, monitoring collections, installing
exhibits, exhibit research, developing databases and press kits. |
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NATIONAL MUSEUM
OF AMERICAN HISTORY (NMAH) |
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Lemelson Internships
The Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Center for the Study
of Invention and Innovation at the National Museum of American
History offers full-time, ten-week, archival internship opportunities
for graduate students each summer. |
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NATIONAL MUSEUM
OF NATURAL HISTORY (NMNH) |
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Research Training Program
This program is a museum-based, in-residence internship exclusively for currently enrolled, English proficient, college-level undergraduate students interested in a career in the biological, geological or anthropological sciences. Students partner with a Smithsonian scientist to investigate a natural history research topic as well as participate in a series of lectures, workshops, demonstrations, behind-the-scenes tours, and field trips that focused on exploring natural history science and developing the skills necessary to become effective researchers. 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. Research is conducted in-residence at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC utilizing the vast research facilities and collection of the Museum including 126 million natural history specimens. Participants are provided stipend ($3,000), plus housing and travel. Summer only. Application deadline: February 1. |
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National Zoological Park (NZP)
The National Zoo offers exciting and unique internships that help participants
reach a range of academic and professional goals.
Internships positions are available from a variety of groups at the Zoo including: exhibits, safety office, veterinary medicine, research, and animal programs.
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ZooGoer
Internships are available for undergraduate and recent graduate students who
possess a strong background in writing, editing, natural history, and biology or
a related field. Interns work in Friends of the National Zoo's Communications
Office, which publishes ZooGoer magazine and other zoo-related publications, and
handles media relations. Responsibilities include research, writing, editing,
fact checking, photo research, and occasional administrative tasks. |
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OFFICE OF RESEARCH TRAINING AND SERVICES |
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Native American Internships
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 Research Training
and Services for further information.
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Minority Internships
The Office of Research Training
and Services 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 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 Research Training
and Services for application information.
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James E. Webb Internship for Minority Undergraduate Junior,
Senior and Graduate Students in Business and Public Administration
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.
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A limited number of internships for mature undergraduate
and graduate students may be available in the area of conference
support during the summer. Please contact the Smithsonian Affiliations
Office for details and availability before applying, siebertl@si.edu. |
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Affiliations Visiting Professional and Intern
Partnership Programs
This program brings members of the Smithsonian Affiliations program
to the Smithsonian for professional development and internship
experiences. Candidates for the Smithsonian Affiliations Intern
Partnership Program MUST go through Smithsonian Affiliate organizations
for initial selection. To find an Affiliate organization in your
area, please see the list of Smithsonian Affiliate organizations
at the Affiliations website. For more information and availability,
contact Lonna Siebert, siebertl@si.edu. |
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SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN
ART MUSEUM (SAAM) |
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Advanced Level Internship Program
This comprehensive museum training program is designed for graduate
students who have completed 12 or more graduate credit hours.
Career objectives are matched to department assignments, with
students moving through a variety of offices. A series of workshops
and seminars is conducted on a weekly basis, in conjunction with
project assignments. Along with applicants majoring in art history,
American studies, American history, or studio art, students with
other academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Academic credit
may be awarded by the student's academic institution in contractual
arrangement with the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Applicants
should have their advisor or department chair contact the intern
program officer. This program may also be done for self-enrichment
without academic credit; exceptional college seniors or recent
graduates will be considered on an individual basis. |
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Summer Internships
The summer internship program is designed for undergraduates with
little or no previous museum experience. The museum matches students'
career objectives with the activities of the professional staff
in one office for eight weeks. Along with those possessing degrees
in art history, American studies, American history or studio art,
applicants with other academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Recent graduates or graduate students with little or no previous
museum experience will be considered on an individual basis. Academic
credit is not available in the summer program. |
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Art Conservation Internships
Students enrolled in graduate art conservation programs may apply
for internships at the National Museum of American Art. Intern
projects in the past have dealt with painting, paper, and objects
conservation. |
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SMITHSONIAN ASTROPHYSICAL
OBSERVATORY (SAO) |
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The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, 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. |
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SMITHSONIAN CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND MUSEUM STUDIES (SCEMS) |
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Katzenberger Art History Internship Program 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. The program is generously funded by the Katzenberger Foundation and administered by the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies. A $5,000 stipend is awarded to the student. The summer internship lasts from June 9, 2008 to August 15, 2008 . The program is open to any U.S. citizen who is enrolled as an undergraduate junior, senior, or equivalent in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution. The applicant must have a declared major or concentration in art history or a related discipline and qualify for federal student aid.
Application Package materials required: Application Form, Financial Aid Certification Form, Resume, Academic Essay, Writing Sample, Academic Transcripts, and 2 Letters of Reference
Application Package deadline: March 14, 2008
To receive an application package, project descriptions, and more information, send an e-mail to: tspinale@si.edu.
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SMITHSONIAN MUSEUM CONSERVATION INSTITUTE (SMCI) |
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Summer internships are offered to students enrolled
in graduate conservation training programs or those with equivalent
education and experience.
Preprogram internships are available for individuals seeking experience
to enhance their qualifications for entry into a graduate conservation
training program.
Conservation internships are offered for advanced students enrolled
in graduate conservation training programs that require the student
to have a year of such experience.
Research Internships and Fellowships of varying length are available
for undergraduate and graduate students in the appropriate disciplines.
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SMITHSONIAN ENVIRONMENTAL
RESEARCH CENTER (SERC) |
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Internships offer undergraduate and beginning graduate
students an opportunity to conduct individual projects in environmental
studies under the supervision of professional staff members. Intern
projects are offered under the subprograms of Global Change, Landscape
Ecology, Population and Community Ecology, Coastal Ecology, and
Environmental and Ecology Education. Applicants should be currently
enrolled undergraduate or graduate students interested in pursuing
a career in environmental research or education. Recently graduated
students (within six months) are also eligible to apply. Internships
generally last ten to 16 weeks. Limited on-site dormitory space
may be available. |
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SMITHSONIAN TROPICAL
RESEARCH INSTITUTE (STRI) |
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The objective of this program is to enable selected
interns to develop working skills that are pertinent to future
careers in tropical biology. The program is aimed at undergraduate
or early-stage graduate students who have demonstrated potential
for careers in tropical biology. |
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