Get Web_application_inrc

Filling out the Web_Application_INRC is an important step towards securing an internship with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. This guide will provide you with a clear overview of each section of the form and offer you step-by-step instructions to make the process smooth and efficient.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the form.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to acquire the form and open it for editing.
2. Begin by entering your contact information. Fill in your last name in capital letters, your mailing address, email address, and phone number, including the country code.
3. Proceed to the education section. Input the name of your college or university, your major, and minor if applicable, as well as your graduation date or the anticipated graduation date. Record your cumulative grade point average and the maximum possible grade point average at your institution.
4. In the personal information section, provide your date of birth. Select your gender and fill in your citizenship information. Enter the country that issued your passport, along with your passport number and its expiration date.
5. Assess your language skills in English and Spanish on a scale from 0 to 4. Indicate any previous travel experiences in the Neotropics, outlining the purpose of your travels.
6. List your top three choices for research mentors, ensuring to include their names.
7. In the other information section, provide the names and email addresses of the two persons from whom you have requested letters of recommendation.
8. Finally, prepare your statement of interest. Write a 1000-word essay that addresses the specified questions regarding your research interests, prior experience, and how this internship fits into your professional development. Use double-spacing and Times New Roman 12 pt font.
9. Once you've completed all sections, review your entries for accuracy. Save your document as a single electronic PDF file with the designated naming convention. Compile all materials (except letters of recommendation) into this PDF and prepare to send it.
10. Email your completed PDF application to striap@si.edu following the guidelines. Confirm that your recommenders have sent their letters directly to the same email address.

Take the next step towards your internship by completing the application online today.