An internship is performed under the direct supervision of Smithsonian staff. The following information describes the intern opportunities that are available at the Office of Exhibits Central, the Smithsonian's largest and most comprehensive producer of exhibits. An essay on why they want to intern at OEC, and what they hope to learn 2. Two letters of reference 3. OEC follows the semester and deadline schedule used by the Center for Museum Studies.
Some flexibility is permitted.
Limited stipends may be available through other Smithsonian programs. The Smithsonian Institution encourages universities to waive tuition for students on internships at the Smithsonian. However, in cases where the university collects substantially full tuition from the students, OEC requests that the university participate in a tuition sharing program to cover the costs of materials and safety equipment for the students. The Smithsonian does not grant academic credit for its internships. However interns may receive academic credit from their university or colleges for OEC internships.