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  • DUE MARCH 20: Students will be assigned to an American Bar Foundation reserarch professor who will involve the student in his or her research project and act as a mentor during the student's tenure. The students will also participate in a series of in-house seminars and field visits to get acquainted with the many facets of sociolegal research and the legal system. Much more too!

    Contact Information
    http://www.americanbarfoundation.org/research/Fellowshipopportunities/SummerRese...

  • DUE APRIL 15: "Get an internship at a world renowned organization while earning academic credit at a top ranked university. Over 8 weeks, you will expand your network and acquire valuable experience that distinguishes you from other students - at your home college - and in future internships and jobs. At the end of your summer, you will have a changed understanding of the world, which could impact your outlook on your college studies and future career."

    Contact Information
    https://www.american.edu/spexs/washingtonsemester/summer-internship-program.cfm

  • DUE MARCH 2: An 8-week paid internship at the American Philosophical Society Library in Philadelphia. Hands-on research experience and mentorship and networking opportunities. Looking for 3 undergrads to conduct research, explore career possiblities in archives and special collections, and to learn about advanced training in Native American and Indigenous Studies and related fields.

    Contact Information
    https://apply.interfolio.com/48129

  • DUE MARCH 30: Full time (40 Hours a Week) May 21 to Augus 10. Training and workshops work on a plethora of different skills. Their mission statement is to improve the quality of life of our people through economic development while protecting our land and preserving our culture and heritage.

    Contact Information
    http://beringstraits.com/internship

  • Visit https://marriottschool.byu.edu/internships/internship-search/ to find local internships through the business school

    Contact Information
    https://marriottschool.byu.edu/internships/internship-search/

  • Visit https://comms.byu.edu/jobs/ to find local internships for Communications based internships

    Contact Information
    https://comms.byu.edu/jobs/

  • Visit http://hac.byu.edu/internships.html to find local internships for Humanities majors

    Contact Information
    http://hac.byu.edu/internships.html

  • 9-week paid summer internship available for current graduate students with majors or interests deemed to be in support of Environmental Health missions at the National Center for Environmental health (NCEH).

    Contact Information
    https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/summerinternships/geh.htm

  • "The internship is designed to give current college students an opportunity to: Assist EPA/Tribal agencies with environmental issues. Acquire new skills in a work environment. Gain actual experience while contributing to a project. Earn $4,000 during the eight-week experience. Receive a housing allowance. Receive a travel allowance."

    Contact Information
    http://www7.nau.edu/itep/main/eeop/Internships/ssi_internship

  • Help collect and preserve Native American genealogies, particularly with Shoshoni and Arapaho families

    Contact Information
    Amy harris (2150 JFSB; 801-422-6408) or email Jay Buckley (jay_Buckley@byu.edu)

  • We are an international community of biologists studying swallows in the genus Tachycineta from northern Canada to Argentina. Supported by the National Science Foundation, we are using standarized protocols to better understand the breeding biology of the Golondrinas de las Americas -- the swallows of the Americas -- and their aerial insect prey. Our network of biologists monitors the effects of weather and insect density on avian breeding at different latitudes across the Western Hemisphere and we are pursuing studies of geographic variation in many aspects of swallow biology.

    Contact Information
    http://golondrinas.cornell.edu/

  • Unpaid internship at the IAIA Museum of contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) to introduce interns to varioius departments (exhibitions, collections, administration, research, membership, etc. and the operations of their musuem. Placements are based on musueum needs and requirements along with applicant's skills and interests

    Contact Information
    https://iaia.edu/iaia-museum-of-contemporary-native-arts/museum-internships/

  • The Indian Health Service (IHS) offers scholarship recipients, the opportunity to participate in a hands-on instructive experience that will complement the knowledge and skills developed in school.

    Contact Information
    https://www.ihs.gov/scholarship/ihsexternprogram/

  • DUE MARCH 31: This program will help you find internships through their services. Read up and see if it matches what you need!

    Contact Information
    https://inroads.org/internships/about-the-process/

  • Assist indian tribes and other indigenous eoples build the cadre of scientiffically, technically, and culturally competent men and women they require for the sustainable management, development and conservation of their natural resources and the protection of thier environment.

  • DUE JANUARY 31: The MCHC/RISE-UP Program provides opportunities for enhanced public health leadership training to focus on elimination of health disparities and promotion of health equity.

    Contact Information
    https://www.kennedykrieger.org/professional-training/professional-training-programs/center-for-diversity/mchc-rise-up

  • DUE FEBRUARY 9: Project Imhotep is an eleven-week summer internship designed to increase the knowledge and skills of underrepresented minority students in biostatistics, epidemiology, and occupational safety and health.

    Contact Information
    http://www.morehouse.edu/phsi/imhotep.html#

  • Internship opportunities to diverse undergraduate and graduate students who are currently enrolled, full-time, or part time, in a degree-seeking program, at an accredited post-secondary institution.

    Contact Information
    https://www.diversity.va.gov/programs/internship.aspx

  • DUE JANUARY 15: Please read up on this opportunity using this link: https://sarweb.org/iarc/native-american-artist-fellowships/faq/

    Contact Information
    https://sarweb.org/iarc/native-american-artist-fellowships/

  • A semester-long program for graduate and undergrad students to study applied American politics in Washington, D.C.

    Contact Information
    NAPLP Office (202) 994-2083, Email: naplp@gwu.edu, www.naplp.gwu.edu

  • 10-week program where the students are provided with information about career opportunities in medicine and biomedical research in an invigorating educational environment

    Contact Information
    Scott H. Willie (801-213-4116; Scott.willie@hsc.utah.edu; www.Facebook.com/NARIUOFU)

  • DEADLINES VARY: " Fellowship to provide direct support to emerging Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Alaskan Native film artists working in the U.S. The Fellowship will support first time filmmakers through the process of shooting a short film under the guidance of a Supervising Producer and mentoring Director. "

    Contact Information
    http://www.sundance.org/programs/native-program#/

  • DUE APRIL 14: Address the stark disparities in Native health by building a pipeline of Native health professionals who are prepared to lead in formulating and promoting health policies and practices that meet the unique needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives

    Contact Information
    http://www.ncai.org/get-involved/internships-fellowships/native-graduate-health-fellowship

  • DUE FEBRUARY 16: Two students are placed with a union or worker organization to work on projects that investigate job-related health and sfety problems among workers, often of new immigrant groups, employed in an under-served or a high hazard job.

    Contact Information
    https://www.ohipintern.org/

  • DUE FEBRUARY 6: An exciting program designed to increase graduate school enrollment among studetns from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in health-related graduate programs.

    Contact Information
    http://www.ihhcpar.rutgers.edu/projectlearn/howtoapply.asp

  • All NAPLP students participate in the SIWP Internship Program. NAPLP students will work with our team to find an opportunity that fits with their professional goals. They are welcome to explore any and all internships in the DC area. However, NAPLP partners with several offices and organizations around town to place many of our students in internships related to Native policy and politics.

    Contact Information
    https://semesterinwashington.gwu.edu/deadlines

  • The office of SMART is currently recruiting for a Program Support Clerk, GS-0303-04. This is a STEP (Student Temporary Employment Program) position which means the applicant has to be a student in an accredited academic institution at least half-time to apply. This position will be working very closely with the office’s Indian Country Programs. Experience with or in Indian Country government/culture is preferred but not required.

    Contact Information
    For additional information please contact Constance Jones at: Constance.Jones2@usdoj.gov or call me at 1-202-616-8663

  • DUE MARCH 15: SSCCPP is currently offered as a six-week residential program, allowing talented and motivated community college students interested in medicine to immerse themselves in the Stanford School of Medicine network through a variety of personal and professional development experiences.

    Contact Information
    http://med.stanford.edu/coe/pre-med-students/summer-pre-med-programs.html

  • DUE FEBRUARY 15: The University of Iowa Health Sciences Colleges is pleased to offer an enriching six week experience with SHPEP. The Health Sciences Colleges include the Carver College of Medicine, College of Dentistry, College of Pharmacy, and College of Public Health. We strongly believe in the value of exposing students from underrepresented backgrounds to the possibility of pursuing health fields and supporting their goals in accomplishing that dream to help improve the health of society at large.

    Contact Information
    https://medicine.uiowa.edu/shpep/

  • 10-week residential program at the University of Michigan School of Public Health (UM-SPH) designed to encourage underrepresented college students to consider careers in public health. The program is intended for college students in their Sophomore, Junior or Senior year who are undecided about their career goals and are in good academic standing in their area of study.

    Contact Information
    https://sph.umich.edu/fphlp/program/eligibility.html

  • DEADLINES VARY PER SEMESTER: Educational opportunities for students interested in the museum profession and related fields. Interns complete projects using the resources of the NMAI and other Smithsonian offices. Internships are an opportunity for students to learn about the museum's collections, exhibitions, programs, methodologies, and to meet professionals in the museum field.

    Contact Information
    http://nmai.si.edu/connect/internships/

  • Each intern will be assigned to the Resource Center and to the Domestic Violence shelter. Assignments will be given out based on the individual's experience, strengths, interests, and, if necessary academic requirements. Different Projects that will suite your needs and abilities.

    Contact Information
    http://www.nativeshop.org/about-us/college-internships.html

  • 12-week internship, interns will gain experience with on-grid photoltaic (PV) installations, off-grid PV electricity system, off-grid PV/small wind hybrid system, large-scale commercial wind farm, solar power tower, and or distributed energy resource systems: large PV array, microturbine, fuel cell, large battery bank

    Contact Information
    https://energy.gov/indianenergy/resources/education-and-training/college-student-internship-program/college-student

  • Paid internship, hands-on application of research, work closely with mentor, multi-faceted skills development, deadline May 1, 2018. Visit website for more information

    Contact Information
    2601 E. Sunnyside Avenue Salt Lake City, Utah 84108, (505) 801-8672, https://www.thisistheplace.org/native-american-village-internships/

  • DUE JANUARY 31: 10-week summer internship in Washington D.C.; Includes round-trip airfare, housing, perdiem for food and incidentals and a stipend at the close of the program.

    Contact Information
    https://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/Internship/HowToApply.aspx

  • YHEMOP is no ordinary short-term fellowship experience; as a YHEMOP Health Equity Fellow, you'll benefit from being mentored by a seasoned health professional, leading a high quality, hands on, health equity related project, engaging in summer health equity learning opportunities, receiving one-on-one support and technical assistance from the YHEMOP Team.

    Contact Information
    https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/YHEMOP/FE-difference.html