Museum Scholar: Research & Curatorial Fellow

School of the Art Institute of Chicago; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 9,500 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

The Museum Scholar position at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago offers undergraduate students who have completed the McMullan Family Foundation Summer Intensive a 12-month, hybrid placement in curatorial research and academic engagement. The program emphasizes mentorship, scholarly activity, and opportunities to engage with archives, libraries, and collections.

Compensation is a $10,500 stipend with a non-benefits eligible status, running October 2026 through August 2027, with weekly

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student who has completed the McMullan Family Foundation Summer Intensive program.

Responsibilities

• Support Museum Scholar mentor with department projects and research tasks.
• Participate in regular mentor meetings and cohort activities.
• Assist with archival and research tasks related to the museum’s scholarly programs.
• Engage in public-facing outreach and documentation of museum projects.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of gallery talks and research trips.

Education

Undergraduate student who completed McMullan Family Foundation Summer Intensive

Job description

The Museum Scholar position at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago offers undergraduate students who have completed the McMullan Family Foundation Summer Intensive a 12-month, hybrid placement in curatorial research and academic engagement. The program emphasizes mentorship, scholarly activity, and opportunities to engage with archives, libraries, and collections.

Compensation is a $10,500 stipend with a non-benefits eligible status, running October 2026 through August 2027, with weekly