Other Opportunities to Learn
There are many national and international internship opportunities in forensic anthropology, bioarchaeology, and archaeology.
Below is a list of formal internship or volunteer opportunities at various U.S. institutions that offer opportunities for individuals at various professional levels. Again, this list is not exhaustive and those looking for additional opportunities are encouraged to reach out to institutions and follow postings on association websites (e.g., AABA or AAFS), listservs, and social media.
Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State University
Location: San Marcos, TX
Website: https://www.txstate.edu/anthropology/facts/courses/intern.html
Eligibility: Enrolled undergraduate and graduate students
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Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences
Location: Houston, TX
Website: https://ifs.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/Internships.aspx
Eligibility: Enrolled undergraduate and graduate students
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Smithsonian Institution Department of Anthropology
Location: Washington, DC
Website: https://ofi.si.edu/department-of-anthropology/
Eligibility: Enrolled undergraduate and graduate students
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The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) Laboratory, Academic Internships and Administrative Volunteers
Location: Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, near Honolulu HI and Offutt Base, Omaha NB
Website: https://www.dpaa.mil/Volunteer/
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University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Forensic Anthropology Center
Location: Knoxville, TN
Website: https://fac.utk.edu/summer-internship/
Eligibility: Enrolled undergraduate and graduate students
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Washington D.C. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Location: Washington D.C.
Website: https://ocme.dc.gov/page/internship-program-01
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Western Michigan University, Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
Contact: Dr. Christine Pink (Christine.Pink@med.wmich.edu); Dr. Jered Cornelison (Jered.Cornelison@med.wmich.edu)
Eligibility: Enrolled advanced undergraduate and graduate students. Osteological knowledge is a requirement.
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Visiting Scientist, New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Location: New York City, NY
Website: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/ocme/services/visiting-scientist-opportunities.page
Eligibility: Must have a completed master’s degree or higher
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