graduate

Diversity and Awards Program

Award Info:

Stipend: $600 per week, a small research allowance and with possible travel allowance

All Sessions = 10 weeks, full time (40 hours per week)

Description:

The Office of Fellowships and Internships offers visiting student awards to increase participation of U.S. 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.