Internships and Fellowships in Conservation

The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) has a long history of mentorship, hosting interns and fellows at all levels of conservation training. When Museum-funded internship opportunities are available, they will be posted on this page and/or on the AMNH Career hub. Interns with outside funding may also be considered, and inquiries can be directed to [email protected]. 

Visit our Careers hub to search for part-time or full-time positions in the Science Conservation department.

The Indigenous Fellowship in Conservation

The Indigenous Fellowship Program in Conservation offers educational opportunities to Indigenous individuals on a rotating basis, providing access to conservation information and skills, as well as collections and archives.​ 

Applications for the program are currently closed. For more information or to request notification when applications become available, please contact Samantha Alderson, Assistant Director of Conservation [email protected] .

View more information about the program as well as past fellows.

Additional AMNH Opportunities

The Anthropology Division offers academic credit, unpaid, and paid internships for undergraduate and graduate students interested in careers in anthropology, museums or related fields, including opportunities in the North American Archaeology Lab. 

Science Research Mentoring Program for New York City high school students offers opportunities to conduct one year (August–June) of scientific research with Museum scientists.

Museum Education Experience Program for college students offers an internship opportunity to learn about science communication and science learning for diverse groups.

Article Indigenous Fellowships in Conservation The Indigenous Fellowship Program in Conservation offers experience working on collections items from Indigenous communities. Article Northwest Coast Internships in Conservation Three Indigenous interns participated in the project to revitalize the Museum’s Northwest Coast Hall.