Although academic credit can often be arranged through
interns’ own colleges and universities, both academic-year internships and
undergraduate summer internships are typically unpaid. The following stipends
and awards are available:
Hilla Rebay Graduate Summer
Intern
In honor of Baroness Hilla von Rebay, the Guggenheim
Museum’s first director, The Hilla von Rebay Foundation generously provides funding for up
to thirteen summer interns who are currently enrolled graduate students or
recent graduates of a graduate-level program. Stipends are $1,000 for full-time, nine-week summer
internships.
To apply, please submit the following supplement with your
application packet:
Stipend Application Essay
Supplement (please limit response to 500 words):
In your own words, briefly describe the role and
responsibilities of the present-day art museum. Please also explain your
interest in museum work and what you believe you can contribute to the
departments you preference in your application form.
All interested candidates will be considered for available
stipends following admittance to the Internship Program.
For more information on stipends, please contact internships@guggenheim.org.
Intern Museum Culture Seminar, July 2011. Photo: Jaclyn Zaborski