CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: CUNY DSI SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 2025

While at CUNY DSI, summer interns immerse themselves in foundational Dominican Studies texts, develop an independent research agenda, and contribute to a comprehensive research project currently underway at the Institute. Throughout the summer, they receive guidance and feedback from an array of Dominican/Latino Studies researchers trained in a wide range of fields, including but not limited to sociology, economics, political science, anthropology, philosophy, statistics, and history.

CUNY DSI is pleased to announce its participation in the Puerto Rico Archival Collaboration, founded by Dr. Aldo Lauria Santiago, Professor of History and Director of the Center for Latin American Studies at Rutgers University. This partnership offers one applicant the opportunity to work at the Archivo General de Puerto Rico or in the Colección Puertorriqueña of the University of Puerto Rico Library, organizing and/or digitizing important collections under the supervision of senior staff at the partner institutions. The participant will work three days a week for five weeks and have the other two days a week to pursue their own research projects with the mentoring of Prof. Lauria Santiago and the growing team of supporters and participants, including some who will offer formal introductions and guidance for research in Puerto Rico.

If you are interested in the Puerto Rico Archival Collaboration program, please indicate so on the last question of the online application form.

Applicants should review the following webpages for familiarity with the resources available at the Institute and for familiarity with the kinds of research CUNY DSI produces.  

1. CUNY DSI’s Publications and Research Monographs

2. The Dominican Library’s Film, Video, and Audio Collection

3. The Dominican Archives’ Archives Collection

• A resume or curriculum vitae (CV)

• A cover letter expressing your interest in the program

NOTE: International students are welcome to apply, with the understanding that they must make their own visa, travel, and housing arrangements. The CUNY DSI does not provide or coordinate housing for summer research interns.
FINANCIAL AID 
Funding for the Summer Research Internship Program is limited. Accepted students are highly encouraged to pursue outside funding such as scholarships, fellowships, and Federal Work Study. If a Federal Work Study award is granted, students must inform their financial aid office that they would like to work at the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute so that a work agreement can be made between CUNY DSI and the home institution.

Please note that students enrolled at The Colin Powell School at the City College of New York may be eligible for funding from the School and should notify CUNY DSI of this affiliation at the time of application.