Ways to Get Involved

There are many ways to get involved in the work of The Henry Ford. We are pleased to be able to offer an internship for graduate students as well as other opportunities to conduct research and volunteer.

Clark Travel-to-Collections Research Fellowship

The application period for the 2024 fellowship is now closed. The application period for 2025 will open in March 2024. Applications require a statement describing the project, submission of a budget, a timeline for completion of the research, a curriculum vitae, and two letters of support.

Please submit inquiries, letter(s) of application, résumé or CV and letters of recommendation to HistoryInternship@TheHenryFord.org or Sophia Kloc, Manager of Collections Operations and Internship Coordinator, The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, MI 48124-5029.

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Diversity and Inclusion Internship Program

The Diversity and Inclusion Internship Program at The Henry Ford is a cohort-based program that offers engaging professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities. We invite diverse candidates who are curious about careers in the museum world to become a part of our legacy and take it forward. All internships are paid and last 10-15 weeks. Applications for Winter 2025 are closed.

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Simmons Graduate Internship Program

The Henry Ford’s Simmons Internship Program is designed for current graduate students pursuing careers in museums, historical agencies, conservation labs, or related fields. This internship provides participants with a great opportunity to gain in-depth work experience in a major American history museum.

Stipend and Terms of Internship
Simmons interns are awarded stipends for a minimum 12-week full-time internship. Starting and ending dates for individual internships are negotiable. The Simmons Internship Program is funded by the Vera W. and Walter E. Simmons Endowment Fund.

Application Process
Three internship opportunities are available for summer 2024. Project descriptions and the application process can be found here. The deadline for applications is Friday, March 1, 2024 (postmarked or emailed by 11:59 PM EST).

Any questions can be addressed to HistoryInternship@TheHenryFord.org or Sophia Kloc, Manager of Collections Operations and Internship Coordinator, The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, MI 48124-5029.


2024 Simmons Graduate Internship Opportunities


Henry Austin Clark, Jr. Graduate Internship

In 1995, Henry Austin Clark, Jr. donated his extensive automotive history collection to The Henry Ford, and since that time, the Archives and Library has strived to process and provide access to this important body of material.

The application period for 2024 Henry Austin Clark, Jr. Internships is open. Applications are due Friday, March 8, 2024 and can be completed here. For more information about the Henry Austin Clark, Jr. Internship Program, contact HistoryInternship@TheHenryFord.org.