The Fellow Program at the Center for Historic Preservation is a semester-long research fellowship designed to provide professional historic preservation training and experience to post-master or post-doctoral students in fields related to historic preservation. The selected fellow will design and complete a preservation project in collaboration with the CHP staff that fulfills both the goals of the fellow and the CHP.  Fellowships are available for the spring, summer, and/or fall semesters. The fellow typically receives a single-semester award.  Fellowships are renewable based on merit. For a complete list of current and past fellows, click here.

The Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) Program at the Center for Historic Preservation is designed to provide professional training and experience to MTSU graduate students. The selected student(s) will design and complete a project in collaboration with the CHP staff that fulfills both the goals of the GRA and the CHP. The award is available for a nine-month term, renewable by semester, and includes the cost of tuition plus an additional stipend per academic year. Summer support is available, depending on funding. The GRA’s term is renewable depending on performance and CHP needs. Only fully-admitted graduate students are eligible to hold graduate assistantships unless the graduate dean grants an exception.

The Student Research Assistant Program at the Center for Historic Preservation allows selected assistants to design and complete a project in collaboration with the CHP staff that fulfills both the goals of the assistant and the CHP. The assistantship is available for 9 to 12 month terms and is renewable, depending on performance and CHP needs, on a semester basis.

The Intern Program at the Center for Historic Preservation is designed to provide professional training and experience to individuals new to the field of historic preservation or seeking to gain new technical skills. Eligibility is open to MTSU students currently enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate degree program or individuals from the community seeking to be a part of the university’s research culture and public service initiative. The internship is unpaid, renewable by semester, and interns may expect to work 10 to 30 hours per week, depending on CHP needs. Students wishing to satisfy an internship requirement of their academic program for university credit should contact their faculty instructor for prior authorization.

Application Process
Selection for all positions is highly competitive and is based on academic performance, experience, and interest in historic preservation.  Applications may be submitted year round; however, first consideration will be given to application packets received by NOVEMBER 15 for spring semester, APRIL 15 for summer semester, and JULY 15 for the fall semester.

To apply, submit a completed Application for Student Academic Support along with a resume, 1-2 writing or project samples, and a statement of interest cover letter (see application form for complete submittal instructions).

For more information on the application process, call or email us.