Smithsonian Minority Awards Program - Visiting Student

Office of Fellowships and Internships Smithsonian Institution

Award: $600

To provide graduate students the opportunity to learn more about the Smithsonian and their academic fields through direct experience in research or museum-related internship projects under the supervision of research and professional staff members at the Institution's many museums, research institutes, and offices. Qualifications: Applicants must be currently engaged in graduate study, and have an overall GPA of 3.0 or its equivalent; must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents; must be actively engaged in a field of study that relates to current Smithsonian research. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on the following: the merit of the proposal; the ability of the applicant to carry out the proposed research and study; and the extent to which the Smithsonian, through its staff members and resources, can contribute to the proposed research. How to apply: Applicants must complete the online application process; maximum 6 pages double spaced; Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; reference letters are considered confidential unless confidentiality has been waived by the reference; Curriculum Vitae or Resume. Focus: Animal science and behavior; Anthropology; Arts; Culture; Earth sciences; Social sciences.

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