As a Mellon intern, you can explore careers in museums, nonprofits and cultural organizations with a paid internship and career development workshops. Through hands-on experiences, you will learn to articulate the skills you're developing in your humanities studies.
Undergraduate students who are looking for an internship
Undergraduate students who have already secured an internship and are interested in funding and career development workshops
Do either of these descriptions sound like you? If so, you can apply now to be a Mellon intern.
Spring 2026 applications will open September 2 and close October 31.To take part in the Mellon Internship Program, you will enroll in your department's internship course. Most of this course will consist of the hours you work at your internship. Any additional assignments will be at the instructor's discretion.
Learn how to present your skills to employers, how to think like an entrepreneur and more during this required workshop series.
Your department's internship coordinators can assist you in determining which internships will be most helpful to your degree program. Reach out to your coordinator with any questions.
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