Mellon Foundation Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Summer Undergraduate Internships
Eight-week paid internship for undergraduates to conduct mentored research on Indigenous cultures using archival materials at the American Philosophical Society’s Library & Museum.
Funder: American Philosophical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $3,000 stipend, travel to/from Philadelphia, and shared housing covered; 8-week residential internship.
Summary: Eight-week paid summer internship for undergraduates to conduct research on Indigenous cultures at the American Philosophical Society’s Library & Museum, with mentorship and professional development.
Key Information: Open internationally, but no visa sponsorship is provided.
Description
The Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Summer Undergraduate Internship provides three undergraduate students the opportunity to engage in research, explore careers in archives and special collections, and gain hands-on experience at the American Philosophical Society’s Library & Museum in Philadelphia. Over an eight-week period, interns will work with mentors to develop their own archives-based projects or collaborate on research identified by Indigenous communities. The program emphasizes professional development, networking, and peer support within a vibrant intellectual community, focusing on Indigenous cultures and supporting future careers in Native American and Indigenous Studies, archives, and related fields.
