Updated:
26 February 2013
PROGRAM
TITLE:
Natural
History Internship Program
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PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION:
Through our General Internship
Program, Smithsonian's National
Museum of Natural History (NMNH)
provides a variety of opportunities
for students to contribute their
time and energy toward the endeavors
of the Museum. Each year more
than 500 students engage in internships
at NMNH with appointments varying
from one week to one year. Project
focus and intensity varies greatly.
Positions range from short-term,
part-time appointments to full-time
year-long commitments.
Unless
otherwise noted, no financial
assistance, housing, or travel
are provided.
The
best way to secure an internship
through the NMNH General Internship
Program is to contact the project
sponsor directly.
Students
interested in placement through
the general internship program
are encouraged to contact the
project sponsor directly using
the contact information (phone
and e-mail) provided in the project
listing to discuss details,
availability, and potential placement.
There is no formal application
form to complete.
Please
note, there is no formal application
review or notification schedule.
Only students selected for placement
will be contacted.
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PROGRAM
TITLE:
Winter
Break Program - 2013
 PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION:
The Winter Break Program
provides a short-term opportunity
for those students located
in the DC area during the
winter break (generally
January) to spend time at
the Museum contributing
to the on-going activities
of the NMNH community. Project
focus and intensity varies
greatly. Participants are
expected to be in-residence
at the Smithsonian's National
Museum of Natural History
in Washington, DC during
their participation in the
program.
No
financial assistance, housing,
or travel are provided as
part of the program.
APPLY by directly contacting
the project "Staff
Sponsor."
Learn
more about -
-> The
Winter Break Program
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PROGRAM
TITLE:
Spring
Break Program - 2013
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION:
The Alternative Spring Break
Program provides opportunities
for college undergraduate
and graduate students to
spend their spring break
at the Museum contributing
to the on-going activities
of the NMNH community. Project
focus and intensity varies
greatly. Participants are
expected to be in-residence
at the Smithsonian's National
Museum of Natural History
in Washington, DC during
their participation in the
program.
No
financial assistance, housing,
or travel are provided as
part of the program.
APPLY by directly contacting
the project "Staff
Sponsor."
Learn
more about -
-> The
Alternative Spring Break
Program
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PROGRAM
TITLE:
Professionals
&
Families
Spring
Break
Program
- 2013
 PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION:
The Professionals
&
Families
Spring
Break
Program
provides
and opportunity
for professionals
and families
to participate
in on-going
activities
and endeavors
of the
NMNH community
for a
week during
spring
break.
Participants
must commit
to a minimum
of 20
hours
per week,
during
regular
work hours,
standard
work days.
Project
focus
and intensity
varies
greatly.
Participants
are expected
to be
in-residence
at the
Smithsonian's
National
Museum
of Natural
History
in Washington,
DC during
their
participation
in the
program.
No
financial
assistance,
housing,
or travel
are provided
as part
of the
program.
APPLY
by directly
contacting
the project
"Staff
Sponsor."
Learn
more about
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The
Professionals
&
Families
Spring
Break
Program
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PROGRAM
TITLE:
Natural
History Research Experiences
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION:
Funded by the National
Science Foundation REU
program, the Natural
History Research Experience
(NHRE) summer internship
program pairs undergraduate
students with members
of the Natural History
research, collections,
and education staff,
providing a hands-on
introduction to scientific
research. Here is an
opportunity for students
to engage in an original
research project with
a scientific mentor
from one or more of
the NMNH scholarly disciplines:
Anthropology, Botany,
Entomology, Invertebrate
Zoology, Mineral Science,
Paleobiology, Vertebrate
Zoology, and Museum
Education. Additional
activities include behind-the-scenes
events and tours at
the museum. The program
traditionally begins
the Tuesday after Memorial
Day and concludes ten
weeks later. Students
selected will receive
a stipend of $5,500
and housing at a local
university. A relocation
allowance may also be
requested. Previous
research experience
is not required. Applications
from ethnic minorities
and members of other
underrepresented groups
are welcomed. Upcoming
session tenure: 28 May
2013 to 2 August 2013.
APPLICATION
DEADLINE:
January, 30. Complete
applications, including
letters of reference
and college transcripts,
must be received via
email by the deadline.
Submit to NHRE@si.edu.
Scanned or electronic
copies of college transcripts
are acceptable. Applicants
will receive notification
of status the first
week of April.
INFORMATION
CONTACT:
NHRE@si.edu
APPLY by application
only. Download an application
at: http://www.mnh.si.edu/NHRE/.
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more about -
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History Research Internships
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PROGRAM
TITLE:
Youth
Engagement through Science
(YES!)
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION:
The Youth Engagement
though Science (YES!)
program engages 15-25
rising high school sophomores
and juniors from the
Washington DC area in
exciting internships
at the National Museum
of Natural History.
During 6 weeks in the
summer, interns work
on meaningful research
projects and venture
behind-the-scenes into
the Museum’s vast
research collections.
Participants acquired
valuable technological
skills and enhanced
their written and verbal
communication skills
through guided workshops.
At the end of the summer
session, YES! interns
are challenged to create
educational activities
for museum visitors,
combining their research
and science education
skills. In the fall,
participants continue
with their educational
and career development
by participating in
college preparatory
activities.
APPLICATION
DEADLINE:
April
INFORMATION
CONTACT:
yesprogram@si.edu
APPLY by application
only.
Learn
more about -
-> Youth
Engagement through Science
(YES!)
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PROGRAM
TITLE:
Arctic
Studies Center in Anchorage (Alaska)
Internship Program
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION:
At the Arctic Studies Center office
in Anchorage, Alaska, Native people,
scholars and museum associates work
together on a broad range of collaborative
research, education and public programs.
Openings for volunteers and/or interns
are available to currently enrolled
undergraduate and graduate students
as well as recent graduates.
The
application deadline is rolling, with
no set notification dates or appointment
sessions. There
is no formal review cycle. Students
are placed in internship appointments
throughout the year. Students selected
for a position will be contacted directly.
No
financial assistance, housing, or
travel costs are provided.
APPLY by directly contacting the project
"Staff Sponsor."
INFORMATION
CONTACT:
Dawn
Biddison
Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center
625 C Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
Email:
BiddisonD@si.edu
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more about -
-> Arctic
Studies Center: Anchorage, Alaska
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