Grant opportunity
Smithsonian NMAAHC Internship Opportunities 2026
The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture lists internship opportunities for students and emerging professionals interested in museum, history, culture, and public humanities work.
- Funder
- Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Varies by internship cycle
- Varies by internship cycle
- Award
- Internship terms vary by opportunity; see official Smithsonian pages
- Applicant
- Students / Emerging professionals
- Discipline
- Museums, History, Arts & Public Humanities
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- May 16, 2026
Call summary
Overview
NMAAHC's internship opportunities page lists current Smithsonian internship openings connected to the museum.
Who can apply
- Eligibility varies by internship cycle and role; applicants should review the official Smithsonian opportunity listing before applying.
- Opportunities may be relevant to students and emerging professionals interested in museum studies, public history, archival work, education, curatorial practice, or public humanities.
What it supports
- Internship roles may involve museum programming, research, collections, education, digital engagement, public history, or cultural interpretation.
- The spreadsheet identified the NMAAHC opportunity page and the Smithsonian internship application system as direct official sources.
Funding and duration
Compensation, stipend, hours, and appointment terms vary by internship listing and should be confirmed on the official Smithsonian page.
Varies by internship cycle
Varies by internship cycle
How to apply
Use the official NMAAHC internship opportunities page and the linked Smithsonian internship application listing for the active cycle.
Call details
About the opportunity
NMAAHC's internship opportunities page lists current Smithsonian internship openings connected to the museum.
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture lists this opportunity for Students / Emerging professionals, Museums, History, Arts & Public Humanities, United States.
This listing is written for researchers, students, universities, NGOs, research teams, policy professionals and academic institutions searching for Museums, History, Arts & Public Humanities grants, fellowships, scholarships, conferences, workshops and funding opportunities in United States contexts.
Eligibility
Eligibility varies by internship cycle and role; applicants should review the official Smithsonian opportunity listing before applying.
Opportunities may be relevant to students and emerging professionals interested in museum studies, public history, archival work, education, curatorial practice, or public humanities.
Funding and benefits
Compensation, stipend, hours, and appointment terms vary by internship listing and should be confirmed on the official Smithsonian page.
Themes and supported activities
Internship roles may involve museum programming, research, collections, education, digital engagement, public history, or cultural interpretation.
The spreadsheet identified the NMAAHC opportunity page and the Smithsonian internship application system as direct official sources.
Deadline and timeline
Varies by internship cycle: Varies by internship cycle.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Use the official NMAAHC internship opportunities page and the linked Smithsonian internship application listing for the active cycle.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.