How old do you have to be to intern at the Smithsonian?
fourteen and older
What is the minimum age for an internship or fellowship? Smithsonian accepts applicants from the ages of fourteen and older. If an applicant is fourteen or older but less than eighteen he/she must attach the parental consent form to the application unless he/she is applying through SOLAA.
What is a Smithsonian Fellowship?
The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program offers opportunities for independent research or study related to Smithsonian collections, facilities, and/or research interests of the Institution and its staff. Fellowships are offered to support research at Smithsonian facilities or field stations.
How old is the Smithsonian Institute?
175c. 1846
Smithsonian Institution Offices/Age
The Smithsonian was founded August 1846. Join us in person or online to mark this historic milestone and imagine the Institution’s next 175 years.
What is a university fellowship definition?
In academic settings, when people say “fellowship,” they are generally referring to a monetary award given to a scholar to pay for his or her academic pursuits. A fellowship is typically a merit-based scholarship for advanced study of an academic subject.
Who funded the Smithsonian?
1, 2020–Sept. 30, 2021) is $1 billion. The Institution is 62% federally funded (a combination of the congressional appropriation and federal grants and contracts).
Why is it called Smithsonian?
The institution is named after its founding donor, British scientist James Smithson. It was originally organized as the United States National Museum, but that name ceased to exist administratively in 1967.
What’s the difference between an internship and a fellowship?
Fellowships usually focus on professional development and/or academic research, rather than professional experience. An internship can basically be thought of as an opportunity to gain experience working for a company or organization that otherwise only hires more advanced professionals.
What does it take to become a science intern at the Smithsonian?
Gain practical experience through a hands-on internship with Smithsonian science staff, take exclusive behind-the-scenes tours and field trips, attend creative studio workshops, participate in a college preparatory program and create a community outreach project about their science experience.
Who is eligible for the high school summer internship program?
Eligibility: The 2019 High School Summer Internship Program is for students who are seventeen (17) years of age or older by June 15, 2019, are high school juniors or seniors at the time of application, are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. (U.S. citizens may apply if they are enrolled at least half-time in high school.
How do Smithsonian fellowships work?
Fellowships and Internships Hundreds of graduate students and holders of doctorates come to the Smithsonian to do independent research under the guidance of a member of our world-class research staff. Fellows have the opportunity to study and work intensively with Smithsonian collections and experts in their fields and beyond.
Do Smithsonian interns have to report stipends?
The Smithsonian does direct deposits. Do interns have to report stipends to the IRS? It is the responsibility of interns to report their stipend earnings to the IRS. Smithsonian Facilities cannot offer any specific guidance on how to file taxes, since we are not tax experts.