Mellon Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Summer Undergraduate Internships Grant

Mellon Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Summer Undergraduate Internships Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Philosophical Society
Amount: US $3,000
Last Updated: November 28, 2025

Summary

The Mellon Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) offers a unique opportunity for three undergraduate interns to engage in research and career exploration in Indigenous Studies. This eight-week paid internship at the American Philosophical Society’s Library & Museum in Philadelphia provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and networking within rich collections related to over 650 Indigenous cultures. Interns receive a $3,000 stipend, travel support, and shared housing, fostering connections with Indigenous communities and enhancing their academic pursuits.

Overview

The Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Undergraduate Summer Internship provides an opportunity for three undergraduates to conduct research, explore career possibilities in archives and special collections, and learn about advanced training in Native American and Indigenous Studies and related fields. This eight-week paid internship program at the American Philosophical Society’s Library & Museum in Philadelphia will offer hands-on research experience and will include mentorship and networking opportunities. The APS’s Library & Museum has rich and varied collections related to over 650 different Indigenous cultures throughout the Americas. Working with mentors, interns will develop their own archives-based projects or pursue research projects identified by the Indigenous communities with which the Center for Native American and Indigenous Research (CNAIR) interacts and collaborates. Interns will receive a stipend of $3,000, as well as travel support to and from Philadelphia at the beginning and end of the internship and, if desired, to return home during the July 4th holiday break. The APS will secure and cover the costs of shared housing in Philadelphia. The Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) is funded by a grant from The Mellon Foundation. NASI supports research in the field of Native American and Indigenous Studies and related fields by undergraduates, Native American scholars, Tribal College faculty members, and researchers who work closely with archives and Native communities. The Center for Native American and Indigenous Research at the American Philosophical Society Library & Museum focuses on helping Indigenous communities and scholars to discover and utilize the APS collections in innovative ways. Terms 8-week residential internship$3,000 stipendTravel and accommodations covered

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. This internship is open to applicants from anywhere in the world, including those who are not US citizens or residents, but it does not provide visa sponsorship