James Madison's Montpelier House Museum Archaeology Internships (Virginia)

Montpelier was the stately neoclassical home and gardens of James Madison. Located in Orange, Virginia, the home was restored not too long ago and has an active archaeology program, running on-site excavations and an object assessment lab where visitors can learn about the process of excavating and identifying artifacts. The house museum offers archaeology internships as well as field schools for non-students.

Internship Opportunities:

• College students and recent graduates
• Must attend one of their 4-5 week archaeological field schools (accredited through JMU and SUNY Plattsburg) 
• Summer and year-long opportunities available
• Field and lab internships
• Some paid positions, some unpaid
• Housing is provided
• Cover letter and CV required for field school application
• More info here

Learn about other archaeology programs (including a teacher program).

Learn about available jobs and volunteer work here.

Dumbarton Oaks DC House Museum Fellowships

Dumbarton Oaks is a historic house in Georgetown, a historic neighborhood in northwest DC, that serves as a research institute for the study of the Byzantine Empire, Pre-Columbian America, and garden and landscapes. It is affiliated with Harvard University and offers residential fellowships and non-residential grants for advanced graduate and doctoral students as well as postdoctoral scholars. Fellowships relate to the study of any of the three areas of expertise mentioned above.

For more information, visit the website here: http://www.doaks.org/research

Fellowship Opportunities:

• Residential fellowships for the academic year, semester, or summer
• Byzantine Studies, Pre-Columbian Studies, and Garden and Landscape Studies
• One-month non-residential awards
• Short-term predoctoral residencies to advanced graduate students
• Additional talks, lectures, and annual symposia in each field
• Project Grants for archaeological research
• Opportunities for Harvard students (as if they weren't privileged enough)
• Ongoing online publication of Byzantine seals and coins
• Additional projects and learning opportunities

Due dates: Vary depending on program. February 1 and March 1 for the fellowship and the month-long residency programs, respectively, and then October 1 and November 1 for a springtime fellowship or month-long residency.

So if any of those things are your jam, go ahead and check this great program out. The home and gardens look stunning!