The
Notre Dame - NMNH Internship Program in Anthropology initiative
at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History (2003
- 2006) provided an opportunity for two currently enrolled
University of Notre Dame undergraduate students to spend ten
weeks during the summer participating in an internship with
a Smithsonian anthropologist.
Students
partnered with a Smithsonian anthropologist to investigate
an anthropological research topic or engaged in the daily
activities of one of our anthropological units or laboratories
as well as joined in a series of lectures, workshops, demonstrations,
and behind-the-scenes tours through the RTP.
This
program was hosted at the National Museum of Natural History
in partnership with our Research Training Program (RTP).
DATES
& REQUIREMENTS
APPLICATION
DEADLINE: 1 February
ANNUAL
POSITIONS: 2
DURATION:
10 weeks
REQUIREMENTS:
Student applicants were required to be full-time undergraduate
students with a minimum GPA of 3.0. The relevance of an internship
at the Smithsonian to the student's academic and career goals
was an important part of the applicant evaluation.
- CURRENTLY
ENROLLED:
Applicants were required to be currently enrolled University
of Notre Dame students returning next year to the University
as a full-time student.
- TEN-WEEK
COMMITMENT:
Applicants selected were required to commit to full participation
in the 10 week program.
AWARD
PACKAGE: Students selected for this program will be
provided a stipend of $3,000, housing, and may selected
for either a $500 travel allowance or Smithsonian provided
travel.
REPORTING:
Students selected for a position in this program will be
required to to prepare a one page summary about their internship
for posting on the web, due 28 July 2006. In addition, supervisors
may request that students produce a final report, give an
oral presentation to the NMNH anthropology community, or
produce a presentation poster about their internship.
- 1
February: Student application deadline.
- 1
March: Finalist candidates identified by ND facilty,
forwarded to NMNH potential advisors for review.
- 8
March: Participants announced.
SELECTION
PROCESS
Faculty
at the University of Notre Dame, Department of Anthropology
pre-screened applications and selected finalist candidates.
Finalist names were forwarded to a Smithsonian review panel
for final consideration and placement.
The
final selection panel considered recommendations from host
Smithsonian advisors as well as project focus consistent
with the RTP research goals and priorities. Smithsonian
anthropologists interested in hosting a student through
this program reviewed application documents from students
who selected their project. Although not obligated to do
so, potential advisors had the option to request a telephone
interview with finalist candidates before making their final
selection.
