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Program

Minority Awards Program – Visiting Student (Summer)
Organization

Smithsonian Institution
Opportunity Type

Fellowship
About the Program

The Office of Fellowships and Internships offers visiting student awards to increase participation of U.S. minority groups who are underrepresented in Smithsonian scholarly programs, in the disciplines of research conducted at the Institution, and in the museum field. This program is designed to provide beginning graduate students the opportunity to learn more about the Smithsonian and their academic fields by conducting research using its collections with a Smithsonian research staff member serving as an advisor at the Institution’s many museums, research institutes and offices.
Program Location

Washington, DC
Program Start

June 09, 2024
Program End Date

10-week program
Application Deadline

February 01, 2024
Application Website

www.smithsonianofi.com/internship-opportunities/minority-awards-program/

Program Benefits

Paid?
 Yes
Pay Rate
 $600/week

Requirements

Description

Visiting Student Awards are available for currently enrolled graduate students in fields that are actively pursued by the museums and research organizations of the Institution.  Visiting Students pursue independently designed research projects in association with Smithsonian staff.

Applicants must be:

  • Engaged in graduate study at the time of the appointment
  • In good academic standing with an overall G.P.A. of 3.0 or equivalent
  • U.S. Citizen or U.S. permanent resident
  • Available full-time (40 hours per week) for ten weeks during the summer, fall, or spring.
  • Actively engaged in a field of study that relates to current Smithsonian research
Open to residents of:
 National - All 50 States
Open to students attending school in:
 National - All 50 States
Degree Programs
  • Master’s Degree (M.A./M.S./M.B.A.)
  • Doctorate Degree (Ph.D./M.D./D.D.S.)
Minimum GPA
 3.0
Enrollment Status
  • Full time
Citizenship
  • U.S. Citizens
Keywords
 Minority Awards Program Visiting Smithsonian
Contact

siofi@si.edu
Organization Website

www.smithsonianofi.com/internship-opportunities/minority-awards-program/
Organization Address

1000 Jefferson Drive Southwest
Washington, DC 20004
Organization Phone
 202-633-7070
Last Modified Date
 November 27, 2015