[Archaeological Institute of America](https://www.archaeological.org)

April 2026 (Full application) | June 2026 (Notification of decision)

$1,000 – $4,000 for a summer or semester internship; one-time award per recipient.

Supports advanced undergraduates, graduate students, or recent master's graduates in archaeology-related fields for museum internships in the U.S. or abroad.

--- ## Description This scholarship, established in honor of Elizabeth Bartman (AIA Honorary President), is designed to support advanced undergraduates, graduate students, or recent master’s degree recipients in Archaeology or closely related fields as they pursue museum internships either in the United States or internationally. The program aims to foster the next generation of museum professionals by providing financial support for hands-on, career-building internships that last at least a summer (minimum eight weeks) or a semester. Eligible activities include collection cataloguing, provenance or archival research, exhibition preparation, label or didactic panel writing, digital media work, and broader engagement in museum operations alongside professional staff. --- ## Due Dates - Full application deadline: anticipated April 2026 - Notification of decision: anticipated June 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Awards range from $1,000 to $4,000. - Funding is intended to help cover expenses associated with the internship (minimum duration: summer or semester). - Reasonable expenses for dependent or elder care may be included. --- ## Eligibility - Open to advanced undergraduates, graduate students, or recent recipients of a master’s degree in Archaeology or a related field (e.g., Anthropology, Art History, Classics, History). - Applicants must be enrolled in or have recently completed a relevant academic program. - Applicants do not need to be AIA members at the time of application; recipients receive a one-year complimentary AIA student membership. - Students from all backgrounds, including historically marginalized communities, are encouraged to apply. - Internship must be at least eight weeks (summer) or a semester in duration. - Awards are contingent on confirmation of acceptance by a host museum/institution. --- ## Application Process - Complete the [online application form](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/professionals/grants-awards/applications/bartman/). - Required materials: - Project proposal outlining interest in museum work, background, and goals. - Budget of anticipated expenses and disclosure of other financial resources. - Unofficial transcripts (undergraduate/graduate). - One academic letter of recommendation (professor or advisor). - Letter of support from the internship supervisor/manager at the host institution. - All materials, including references and transcripts, must be received by the anticipated April deadline. - Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. - Recipients must submit a final report within 60 days of completing the internship and are expected to submit an abstract to the AIA Annual Meeting within two years. --- ## Additional Information - Awards are contingent on confirmation of acceptance by the host institution. - Recipients’ final reports may be published on the AIA website or in AIA publications. - Applicants must notify the AIA of any changes to their application or internship status. - The program supports reasonable expenses for dependent or elder care. --- ## External Links - [Program Details & Guidelines](https://www.archaeological.org/grant/bartman-museum-internship/) - [Application Form](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/professionals/grants-awards/applications/bartman/) - [AIA Grants & Awards Overview](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/professionals/grants-awards/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Webpage | |---------------------------|---------------------------------------------|---------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | AIA Fellowships | [fellowships@archaeological.org](mailto:fellowships@archaeological.org) | 857-305-9350 | [AIA Contact Page](https://www.archaeological.org/contact/) | ---

Elizabeth Bartman Museum Internship

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