Ways to Get Involved

There are many ways to get involved in the work at The Henry Ford. We are pleased to be able to offer internships alongside research and volunteer opportunities.

Clark Travel-to-Collections Research Fellowship

The Clark Travel-to-Collections Fellowship provides support for researchers using the automotive history collections of The Henry Ford. The generous donation of the Henry Austin Clark, Jr. Library in 1991 substantially increased these collections. Applications are welcomed from researchers who want to use the automotive history collections and plan to publish or publicly present the results of their research. Researchers from all disciplines are welcome and may include doctoral candidates, automotive researchers, journalists, teachers, librarians, museum curators, archivists and students.

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Ford Foundation Equity Initiative Internship Program

Ford Foundation Equity Initiative 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 2026 are now 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
One internship opportunity is available for summer 2026. Project description and the application process can be found here. The deadline for applications is Sunday, March 1, 2026.

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.