Katzenberger Foundation Art History Internship
Application opens: January 4
Deadline to apply: March 15 at 11:59PM (ET)
Award notification: April 15
Number of Weeks: 10 weeks
Start Date: 6/10/24
End Date: 8/16/24
This is a cohort internship so all interns should be able to start and end on these dates and be actively engaged in the internship at least 36 hours/week
Stipend Amount: $5000 ($500/week)
Background & Purpose
The Katzenberger Foundation Art History Internship Program is a need-based program supporting internships for undergraduates in research and collections projects related to art history at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. The program is generously funded by the Katzenberger Foundation and administered by the Office Academic Appointments and Internships. Internships are offered each summer and are all located in Washington, DC, at the Smithsonian’s art museums and archives.
Eligibility
- U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status.
- Must be formally enrolled in an undergraduate program of study with academic standing as a junior or senior or have completed their degree within the past six months.
- Must be declared as an art history major, concentration, or related discipline.
- Students are generally expected to have an overall G.P.A. of 3.0 or its equivalent.
- Qualify for financial need. The aim of this program is to provide an opportunity for high achieving students with financial challenges to participate in a significant internship experience. Applicants must be eligible to receive federal student aid (i.e. Pell Grant, Stafford Loan, Perkins Loan, etc.).
Use the SOLAA System to Apply Online: https://solaa.si.edu
- Register for SOLAA
- Select “Internship”
- Select “Office of Academic Appointments and Internships”
- Select “Smithsonian Katzenberger Art History Internship Program”\
- Apply for the year you want to intern
Files you will need to upload:
Essay
Please address the following:
1) Your past and present academic history and other experiences which you feel have prepared you for an internship
2) What you hope to learn through an internship, and how it would relate to your academic and career goals
3) What about the Smithsonian in particular interests you and leads you to apply for an internship
Transcripts (or other materials when transcripts are not issued) from all appropriate institutions are required. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. If transcripts or other materials are not in English the applicant should provide translations.
- Names and email addresses of two academic references
- All reference letters are considered confidential unless confidentiality has been waived by the reference
- Through SOLAA you will send an email to these referees so they can provide references through the web
- Have the reference submit in sufficient time to meet the application deadline
Resume
References
- Names and email addresses of two academic references
- All reference letters are considered confidential unless confidentiality has been waived by the reference
- Through SOLAA you will send an email to these referees so they can provide references through the web
- Have the reference submit in sufficient time to meet the application deadline
Selection Criteria
- Substantial course work in Art History or related museum disciplines.
- Demonstrated interest or experiences in museums, galleries, libraries, or archives.
- Demonstrated research and writing skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of computer programs.
- The relevance of an internship at the Smithsonian to the student’s academic and career goals will be an important part of the evaluation of an applicant.
- Applicants should note that it is not possible for the Office of Fellowships and Internships to arrange an internship project or award a stipend to all qualified candidates.
- The Smithsonian does not discriminate on grounds of race, creed, sex, age, marital status, condition of handicap, or national origin of any applicant.
The Smithsonian is committed to ensuring that all employees and affiliated persons (including interns) are treated equitably in an environment that is free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, gender stereotyping, pregnancy, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, parental status or marital status. All personnel practices, including the selection of interns, must comply with this policy.
Please send questions about this program to the Smithsonian Office of Academic Appointments and Internships: InternsAndFellows@si.edu