The LMSP Graduate Summer Fellowship is a paid 6-week, cohort-based summer program that offers research opportunities in museums.
The program brings together a cohort of graduate students to explore Latino history, art, or culture through collections and scholarship at the Smithsonian. Students will engage with Smithsonian professionals, scholars, and leaders in the museum field.
Through the program’s museum studies seminar series and the hands-on fellowship projects, participants gain valuable professional experience while exploring different aspects of museum work. The program is designed for graduate students interested in museum careers including curatorial and archival departments.
The LMSP Summer Fellowship Program receives funding from the Latino Initiatives Pool, a federal fund administered by the National Museum of the American Latino. It provides the following program support to selected participants:
- Round-trip travel to Washington, D.C. from within the U.S. (including Puerto Rico)
- Housing in Washington, D.C. for the duration of the 6-week program
- A $550 weekly stipend to support local transportation and meals
Eligibility
- Applicants must be graduate students enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university at the time of application. Students graduating in the Spring of 2025 are eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
The Latino Museum Studies Program is equally open to students of all races and ethnicities, without preference or restriction based on race or ethnicity. The Museum does not use racial or ethnic classifications or preferences in selecting awardees for the Latino Museum Studies Program.