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Frequently Asked Questions about the NSRC Internship Program How do I apply for an internship at NSRC? What is the deadline for applications? How many internship positions are available? Is there a stipend? Where will the intership be located? Will interns be allowed to telecommute? What are the work hours? What should I include in my writing sample? My school requires me to do an internship for graduation. Can I do an internship for credit at the NSRC? I am an international student. Can I still apply? How can I learn more about all Smithsonian Institution internships?
How do I apply for an internship at NSRC? If you are interested in a position, please go to the Smithsonian Online Academic Appointment System (SOLAA) at https://solaa.si.edu. You will need to create an account at this site. After you have created an account, you can begin your application, which will be automatically submitted from the SOLAA site to the NSRC for consideration. You will be notified of your status after your materials have been reviewed.
What is the deadline for applications? MARCH 15, 2010
How many internship positions are available? We have a limited number of positions available each summer. If you are interested in a position, please apply within the time frame listed at https://solaa.si.edu. Internship positions at the NSRC for high school students are unpaid. We will work with you in order for you to obtain volunteer service hours if required. For college students a modest stipend will be provided. The NSRC does not support travel and housing expenses.
Where will the intership be located? The National Science Resources Center is located near the L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station in Washington, DC. Our offices are at the following address:
901 D St., SW, Suite 704B
Will interns be allowed to telecommute? All of our internship projects require interns to work on site at the NSRC offices. A typical work schedule at the NSRC is either from 8:30–5:00 or from 9:00–5:30 Monday through Friday. Unpaid internships typically last from one month to one year, and require a commitment of at least twenty hours per week. Paid internships usually last ten weeks and require a full-time commitment of forty hours per week. We encourage full-time participation, but will work with you to accommodate reasonable time commitments.
What should I include in my writing sample? The writing sample is a required component of this application process. We will accept writing samples ranging from personal essays to a paper you wrote in school. Feel free to expand on your previous experience, or even to use a well-thought-out cover letter as your writing sample. If, however, you are applying for a position that involves technical writing, it might be in your best interest to demonstrate your abilities in that specific writing style. Finally, if you are interested in a graphic design position, feel free to request that you be able to substitute a sample of your artwork instead of a writing sample.
My school requires me to do an internship for graduation. Can I do an internship for credit at the NSRC? Some universities, such as The George Washington University, already have established programs with the Smithsonian. In such cases, the transition to an internship for credit should be relatively easy. Where such programs do not exist, we will work with you and your school to determine whether our internship fulfills the requirements for your specific institution.
I am an international student. Can I still apply? As long as you have the appropriate student and work visas, this shouldn’t be a problem. We look forward to receiving your application.
How can I learn more about all Smithsonian Institution internships? For more information about all SI internships, including possible scholarships, go to the SI intern site at http://intern.si.edu/. |
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