National Gallery of Art
Unpaid Internships and Research Assistantships
In addition to paid internships and fellowships at the National Gallery of Art, a number of unpaid internships
and research assistantships are available. Interns work in various Gallery departments, supervised by a curator
or other department head. Interns contribute to ongoing Gallery projects and programs and are invited to
participate in museum seminars that introduce the sta, departments, programs, and functions of the Gallery.
Research assistants concentrate on specific projects and do not attend the museum seminars.
Eligibility
Unpaid intern positions are open to graduate students currently enrolled in a degree program and to recent
recipients of a relevant advanced degree. Preference will be given to graduate students with funding from
another granting institution or agency (such as Fulbright). For postgraduate participants, the master’s degree
must have been conferred within one year and the doctoral degree must have been conferred within two years
of the proposed start date.
Application Instructions
Please fill out this form completely. Your application packet must include this form, your full résumé or , a writing
sample (approximately 20 pages), copies of all academic transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Please
mail to: Department of Academic Programs, Division of Education, National Gallery of Art, 2000
South Club Drive,
Landover,
20785. Should you have any questions regarding the application requirements, please check the web-
site or contact the Department of Academic Programs by telephone, (202) 842-6257, or e-mail, intern@nga.gov.