Job: Egen Conservation Fellowship
Pay/Hours/Benefits: This is a full-time position with a stipend of $45,000, and an additional $5,000 for research and travel. This fellowship is for 12 months, with a potential of renewal for an additional 12 months, starting in October of 2026.
Institution: National Air and Space Museum – Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway Chantilly, VA 20151
Application Deadline: February 15, 2025
Brief Description: The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum maintains the world’s largest and most significant collection of aviation and space artifacts, encompassing all aspects of human flight, as well as related works of art and archival materials. It operates two landmark facilities that, together, welcome more than eight million visitors a year, making it the most visited museum in the country. The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, located near Washington Dulles International Airport in Chantilly, Virginia, is a massive structure with open, hangar-like settings that accommodate large aircraft and spacecraft, as well as entire collections of aviation and space artifacts.
The Engen Fellowship introduces the candidate to conservation techniques for a wide range of composite objects, metals, organic materials, and painted surfaces. This fellowship is intended to contribute to the education of recent graduates by allowing them to delve into the complexities of working with modern composite materials, refine treatment process, learn management, and conduct a small-scale research project. The Fellow’s independent research will be derived from our diverse collection materials. Fellows will be encouraged to publish or present their research at the end of their tenure.
Contact Info/Link to Online Application: Formal applications and supporting materials must be submitted no later than February 15, 2025. Your application must include a research proposal, letters of recommendation, a current CV, a completed budget request, your choice of staff advisor, and unofficial transcripts of both undergraduate and graduate courses of academic study. More information about the position can be found here: Engen Conservation Fellowship | National Air and Space Museum
