Geiger Fellowship
Summer 2026 Geiger Fellowships
We will have multiple Geiger Fellowships available for Summer 2026 in collections, library, museum, & education .
Internship Title: Geiger Fellowship with the Vermont Historical Society
Eligibility: High school students (entering grades 10, 11, 12 or rising college students). There will be one fellowship available for a current college student.
Application Deadline: Application review will begin March 1, 2026 with a rolling deadline after that until the positions are filled.
Program Dates: Fellowships will take place over an approximate 3-week period between late June and the end of July. There is some flexibility within that for start and end dates.
Minimum Hour Requirements: 112 hours total. Fellows will generally work 8 hours a day for 3 weeks to fulfill those requirements
Location: Vermont History Museum, Montpelier & Vermont History Center, Barre.
Stipend: $1,800 (High School), $2,000 (College)
Description:
The Geiger Fellowship program is for students considering a future in archives, museums, non-profits, or education. This opportunity is available for high school students to develop as a historian through hands-on work at the Vermont Historical Society. As a fellow, you will meet and learn from experts in the field, work closely with department mentors, and explore various facets of the Vermont Historical Society. Students will work with VHS staff to develop and complete their own project over the course of the fellowship. Projects may include work such as assisting with archival or museum collections work, creating digital educational content, or engaging with museum visitors.
The Summer 2026 Geiger Fellowships will be based between the Vermont History Center in Barre and the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier. Students will dedicate a total of 112 hours over the course of an approximate 3-week period. Students will generally need to work during normal business hours (M-F, 9am-4pm).
Interested students should apply using our internship form. Thanks to the generous funding by the Harvey and Pamela Geiger Charitable Fund, fellows will be awarded an $1,800 (high school) or $2,000 (college) stipend.
To apply, please fill out the Internship Application and indicate “2026 Geiger Fellowship” in the appropriate section:
Please email Meg Mallory, Outreach Educator with questions: outreach.educator@vermonthistory.org
