Natural History Research Experiences (NHRE) Grant

Natural History Research Experiences (NHRE) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Smithsonian Institution (SI)
Amount: US $6,000
Last Updated: November 26, 2025

Summary

The Natural History Research Experiences (NHRE) is a prestigious 10-week summer internship program at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. It offers undergraduates the chance to engage in independent research across various disciplines including Earth Science and Anthropology. Participants receive a stipend of $8250, travel support, and free housing, while benefiting from mentorship by leading scientists. This program aims to cultivate future leaders in natural history research.

Overview

Natural History Research Experiences Natural History Research Experiences (NHRE) is a 10-week summer internship program hosted at the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. NHRE interns work closely with scientific mentors to complete independent research projects in Earth Science, Biology, and Anthropology. About The mission of NHRE is to train the next generation of natural history leaders and offer promising undergraduates with few research opportunities the chance to fulfill their potential by working on a research project in the natural history disciplines. The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH), Smithsonian Institution, hosts a world-class research staff and unparalleled scientific research collections. NHRE summer internships pair undergraduates with museum scientists to complete a research project in Anthropology, Botany, Entomology, Invertebrate Zoology, Mineral Science, Paleobiology, or Vertebrate Zoology. Although most of the internship time is spent working on the research project, there are additional events including lectures, tours of museum collections, and other activities related to natural history research. Benefits: 10 Weeks of research experience$8250 stipendUp to $800 in travel support to and from Washington DCFree summer housingProfessional mentorship with worldclass scientists$1500 in conference participation support upon successful completion of NHRE program The Smithsonian Institution does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, parental status, or military service. Please see FAQs for additional guidelines.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. This opportunity is open for US citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. Eligible undergraduate students should be enrolled in a degree program (part-time or full-time) leading to a baccalaureate or associate degree. Students who are transferring from one college or university to another and are enrolled at neither institution during the intervening summer may participate. High school graduates who have been accepted at an undergraduate institution but who have not yet started their undergraduate study are also eligible to participate.Previous research experience is not required.

Ineligibility

Students who have received their bachelor's degrees and are no longer enrolled as undergraduates are not eligible to participate.