Student Research Internships at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History

MSU students are encouraged to apply for six $1,500 fellowships to serve as research interns at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History  (NMNH) this coming spring break. A variety of research projects are available to students and are listed on the Smithsonian website: http://www.mnh.si.edu/academics/internship_projects.cfm?listing=spring

Note: The above website is updated daily with additional opportunities at the Museum. Please check the website regularly.

The objective is to place highly motivated undergraduate students in a professional work environment at the National Museum of Natural History, where the students can:

• Gain practical experience by working in a professional museum setting
• Develop new skills by learning from NMNH professionals
• Create professional partnerships

 

The application form is posted on the Undergraduate Scholars Program website.

 

 http://www.montana.edu/usp/documents/SmithsonianSpringBreakInternshipApplicaitonSP13.pdf

 

Students are encouraged to fill out the application form and submit it to the USP office in 130-J Gaines Hall.  The application deadline is January 22, 2013.

 

For more information, contact Ms. Scarlet Reierson, by calling 994-3561 or by e-mail: usp@montana.edu.