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NYSCA/New York Folklore Folk Arts Graduate Internship Program

New York Folklore Society Inc

Foundation Annual Humanities GrantsGrants for Arts

Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

NYSCA/New York Folklore Folk Arts Graduate Internship Program

Funder: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) in partnership with New York Folklore

Geographic Scope: New York State

Overview: A paid internship opportunity for graduate students in folklore to learn about public folk arts programming and field research while completing a project that benefits both the host organization and the folklorist intern.

Eligibility:

  • Currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral graduate folklore program

  • Folklorists who graduated from a graduate folklore program within the past two years

  • Must have a driver's license and access to an automobile

    • Award Details:

  • Stipend: $5,000

  • Duration: 8 weeks, 30-35 hours per week (typically late May through August)

  • Location: Host organization provides dedicated office space and assists with housing arrangements

    • Program Requirements:

  • Interns undertake a special project linked to their graduate learning program that benefits the host organization

  • Following internship completion, both intern and host organization must submit evaluation reports

    • Contact Information:

  • Ellen McHale, Executive Director: emchale@nyfolklore.org

  • Laurie Longfield: llongfield@nyfolklore.org

  • New York Folklore: 129 Jay Street, Schenectady, NY 12305 | P: 518.346.7008 | info@nyfolklore.org

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Required Materials:
    - Resume or CV
    - Letter describing potential benefits of the internship for applicant's career goals as a public folklorist
    - For current graduate students: reflect on internship's relationship to graduate learning program
    - Indicate how previous experiences in programming, field research, and/or administration would contribute to host organization

    2. Submission:
    - Submit electronically to Laurie Longfield at llongfield@nyfolklore.org
    - Do not contact host organization directly for internship information

    3. Deadline: Applications must be received by midnight on the deadline date (varies by year; check website for current year)

    4. Decision Timeline: Decisions announced approximately 2 weeks after deadline

    5. Post-Internship: Both intern and host organization required to submit evaluation report

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