Smithsonian
Institution
National Museum of Natural History
Research
Training Program
Enrollment
& Costs
Competition
for positions in the Research Training Program
is considerable and placement is not guaranteed.
Each year only 10 - 24 students are selected to
participate.
To
be considered for a position in the program, students
must apply by following the application
procedure.
Answers
to your questions
ENROLLMENT
Enrollment
in the Research Training Program is by annual
competitive application. The application cycle
begins February 2 and concludes February 1 of
the following year. Application materials may
be received anytime during the application cycle.
Due
to the nature of the selection procedure, advance
placement and deferred participation is not possible.
Foreign
students (in-country and international) selected
for participation in the program are responsible
for obtaining their own visa. If necessary, assistance
is available from the Smithsonian's Office of
International Affairs after selection.
Those
who are selected for a position will automatically
be enrolled into the Research Training Program.
Formal registration will be held the first week
of the program.
COST
Students
selected for a position in the Research Training
Program are provided an award package to support
their participation.
The
Smithsonian assumes no direct costs or tuition
- there is no cost charged to students participating
in this program.
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