Anne Ray Internship Grant

Anne Ray Internship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: School for Advanced Research (SAR)
Last Updated: January 16, 2026

Summary

The Anne Ray Internship at the School for Advanced Research (SAR) offers two nine-month positions for recent college graduates and junior museum professionals. Interns gain hands-on experience in educational programming, research, and collections management, while receiving a salary, housing, and professional development opportunities. One internship is specifically designated for an indigenous individual from the U.S. or Canada, emphasizing diversity and community engagement within the museum field.

Overview

The School for Advanced Research, Indian Arts Research Center (IARC) offers two nine-month internships (September 1–May 31) to individuals who are recent college graduates, current graduate students, or junior museum professionals interested in furthering their professional museum experience and enhancing their intellectual capacity for contributing to the expanding field and discourse of museum studies. The internships include a monthly salary, housing, book allowance, the cost of one professional conference, and reimbursable travel to and from SAR. The interns devote their time to working on IARC educational programming, research and writing activities, and collections management and registration. Other requirements include making one public presentation; attending a professional conference; assisting with IARC seminars, symposia, and collection tours; and working on outreach initiatives to local Native communities. Interns will also participate in interviews, photo sessions, video recordings, and exit interviews to document their experience.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. One internship is open to an indigenous individual from the U.S. or Canada, and one internship is open to any U.S. or Canadian citizen meeting the application requirements.You must have graduated college and hold a bachelor’s degree by the start of the internship to apply.You must also have previous museum experience via an internship, volunteering, or employment.