CUNY DSI’s SUMMER RESEARCH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM provides undergraduate and graduate students with meaningful research experience in the field of Dominican Studies. Whether training in the Humanities, Social Sciences, or STEM, selected participants will have the opportunity to work collaboratively and under the guidance of CUNY DSI’s one-of-a-kind multidisciplinary Research Unit. They will also have access to the Dominican Library, the premiere repository of bibliographic resources documenting the Dominican experience in the United States, and the Dominican Archives, the first and only archive of its kind outside of the Dominican Republic, housing over 76 unique and specialized collections. The Institute also offers the opportunity to connect with an impressive cadre of affiliated university faculty from around the country, and abroad, who may provide mentorship to program participants as they develop research projects.
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.
BEFORE APPLYING!
Applicants should review the following webpages for familiarity with the resources available at the Institute and for familiarity with the kinds of research the CUNY DSI produces.
CUNY DSI’s Publications and Research Monographs
The Dominican Library’s Film, Video, and Audio Collection
The Dominican Archives’ Archives Collection
GENERAL INFORMATION.
Dates: June 1st to July 24th
Hours: 10AM to 5PM, Monday through Thursday
Setting: Fully in-person
Location: The North Academic Center, room 4/107, at The City College of New York, 160 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031
Application deadline: March 16, 2026, by 11:59 PM
Notification “hearback” date: April 17th, 2026.
ELIGIBILITY
The ONLY eligibility requirement for the Summer Research Internship Program is that interns must be enrolled in institutions of higher education. Yes! We accept graduating seniors and incoming freshman, and YES, this opportunity is for all students regardless of whether they are enrolled at CUNY, SUNY, or anywhere else.
TO APPLY: Complete the online application HERE.
*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 nor 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 (CPS) at the City College of New York may be eligible for funding from CPS and should notify CUNY DSI of this affiliation at the time of application.
INQUIRIES
For any questions regarding the Summer Research Internship Program, please email Coordinators Jayson Castillo at
jcastillo2@ccny.cuny.edu
and Patricia Tiburcio at
pbautistatiburcio@ccny.cuny.edu
Last Updated: 02/06/2026 20:41