Fellowships at the National Museum of the American Indian

Andrew W. Mellon Advanced Training Fellowships in Ethnographic and
    Archaeological Object and Textile Conservation
Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of the American Indian

The National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) offers two
fellowships in ethnographic and archaeological object and textile
conservation, funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Fellowships, awarded for one year with a possible one year renewal,
commence fall 2016, and carry a $35,000 stipend, $4000
travel/research allowance, $2000 for medical insurance, and
benefits.  Fellows take part in the Conservation Department's major
projects and research related to the projects and collections.  The
current projects include the preparation of artifacts for exhibit at
both NMAI sites: Washington, DC, and New York City.  The fellowships
are located in Suitland, MD (outside of Washington, DC).

The fellowships cultivate practical skills and foster a solid
understanding of the cultural contexts of materials, the NMAI's
philosophy of conservation, and the ethics of the conservation
profession.  Museum programming involves collaboration with Native
Peoples in the development of appropriate methods of care for, and
interpretation of their cultural materials, this may include
community consultations both at NMAI and in the field.

Applicant Qualifications: Applicant should be recently graduated
from a recognized conservation training program or have equivalent
training and experience.  The best qualified candidates are those
pursuing a conservation career specializing in material culture of
indigenous peoples from North, Central and South America.  The
applicant should have a proven record of research, writing ability,
and fluent in English language skills (written and spoken).
Fellowships are awarded without regard to age, sex, race, or
nationality of the applicant.

Deadline: Completed online applications must be submitted no later
than March 15, 2016 (including reference letters).

Finalists will be invited for an interview and asked to submit a
portfolio of completed projects.

All applicants will be notified by May 9, 2016 of the selection
committee's decision.

For additional information about how to register and apply via the
Smithsonian Online Academic Appointment System, please visit:

    <URL:http://nmai.si.edu/explore/collections/conservation/training/#andrew>


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