Qualifications and application instructions:

Researchers actively pursuing projects that clearly support the museum’s mission may apply to become MNA Research Associates by submitting a letter the MNA Executive Director.

To become a Research Associate, applicants must:

• demonstrate appropriate research standing, as described in a resume, curriculum vita, or letter(s) of reference or application.
• provide a statement of the proposed research activity, including:
  • background and summary of the research topic
  • significance of the research to MNA and/or to the relevant discipline(s)
  • planned schedule for the research
  • any MNA staff collaboration or involvement
  • how the research will be funded
  • requested access to MNA collections, records, or library
  • requested support services, space, equipment, or supplies
  • anticipated research results and their value to MNA
  • any special circumstances, including any benefits to, obligations of, or special expectations of either MNA or the RA
  • any anticipated royalty, patent, copyright, or intellectual property rights issues
  • copies of any required permits, institutional review documents, or formal permission required for the research letters of reference or support, as appropriate.
• accept responsibility for appropriately representing MNA to its various constituencies, and to the public
• comply with all relevant MNA policies and procedures, including the MNA Code of Ethics, and with all relevant professional research and ethical standards
• conduct research only under the terms of all relevant MNA, tribal, and agency permits, legal statutes, and regulations
• notify the MNA Director and the directing Curator of any significant changes in the progress of the research
• appropriately recognize MNA’s contribution in any/all research results, and provide copies of such results to MNA
• maintain a current MNA membership