This fellowship program is offered for Indigenous students or early career professionals 18 years or older from North America (U.S. and Canada) who are interested in learning about collections care in a museum environment. The fellowship duration is flexible, but a minimum of three (3) months is recommended. Fellowships include a stipend to cover living and travel expenses. Associated funding is available to provide Indigenous mentorship and outreach in collaboration with Museum staff.
Fellowships are based in the Museum’s Science Conservation department, which cares for collections throughout the Museum, both in the Division of Anthropology and the Natural Science departments. The fellowship structure is flexible depending on each fellow’s interests. Past fellows have focused on working with belongings from their communities. Potential areas addressed include preventative care, written and photographic documentation, examination, research and analysis, and treatment skills.
Applications are currently being accepted for the fall 2025 term (September to December). The deadline for applications is March 31, 2025. For application materials and any inquiries about the fellowship, please contact Assistant Director of Conservation, Samantha Alderson, at salderson@amnh.org or 212-769-5446.
For information about past Fellows please visit the AMNH website: https://www.amnh.org/research/science-conservation/internships-fellowships
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