Who can apply?
- At least 18 years old and enrolled in an undergraduate institution when applying.
- The published opportunity lists no citizenship requirement; confirm participation arrangements directly with the museum.
- Check the next cohort's instructions before assuming its departments, funding, or eligibility match the past cycle.
This guide covers one museum's undergraduate cohort. Other Smithsonian units have different dates, stipends, and application rules.
Dates, pay & program timing
The published cohort ran June 15–August 7, 2026, full time and on site. Its stipend was $6,800, excluding housing, benefits, and transportation. No Summer 2027 date or award is inferred here.
View the deadline calendarThese details reflect the sources at the review date. An overview is not a live job offer. Check the official page for today's application status and the selected opening's written terms.
How to apply to Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art
- Check the museum's current opportunities from the official listing before starting a future-cycle application.
- When available, use SOLAA and select National Museum of Asian Art, then its Undergraduate Internship program.
- The published checklist requests a cover letter of up to two pages, resume, two academic/professional recommendations, department choices, and short answers. Unofficial undergraduate transcripts are encouraged, not required.
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How to prepare a stronger application
Choose a department, not just a museum name. For collections or research, explain a careful documentation task or question that interests you. For communications or digital work, use a shareable sample with context. Respect ownership and permissions for images, collection records, and course materials.
Describe a learning goal you could work toward during a supervised placement. A campus exhibition, library job, public-program project, or design class can provide useful evidence. Be precise about your contribution and avoid implying curatorial authority you did not have.
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Make it a plan.
Checking an item saves this program. These are planning prompts, not a substitute for the employer's full requirements.
Add a stage & next actionSmithsonian National Museum of Asian Art: questions before applying
Are all Smithsonian internships paid?
No. Smithsonian's general FAQ says not every internship includes a stipend. This page's award describes this museum's published cohort, not a system-wide guarantee.
Does a museum internship automatically give college credit?
No. Smithsonian advises arranging any credit with your school before starting. Ask your academic adviser what approval and documentation your school requires.
Official sources & update notes
We reviewed these publisher pages on . They establish the program facts above; our preparation suggestions are independent editorial guidance.
- Published undergraduate museum opportunity and materials
- Smithsonian internship FAQ and unit-specific rules
We do not infer deadlines, remote eligibility, or guaranteed offers from older recruiting cycles. Read our editorial process.