Human Relations Area Files

📢 The Human Relations Area Files (HRAF) at Yale University is pleased to announce a one-year internship in honor of Melvin Ember. Melvin Ember was President of HRAF from 1987 until his passing in 2009. The intent of the internship is to learn about cross-cultural research through practical experience. The internship will include living expenses in the amount of $525 per week for approximately 50 weeks beginning late Summer 2026. Travel costs up to $1100 will also be reimbursed for a move to and from New Haven. Hours are based on a 37.5 hour week.

Read more about eligibility and how to apply here:

https://hraf.yale.edu/hraf-internship-in-honor-of-melvin-ember-2026-2027/

HRAF President Carol Ember and Director of Membership and Outreach Matthew Longcore at the American Anthropological Association Annual Meeting in New Orleans.

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The Human Relations Area Files (HRAF) at Yale University is seeking a full-time Collections Editor for HRAF’s online databases.

Job opening: Collections Editor The Human Relations Area Files (HRAF) at Yale University is seeking a full-time Collections Editor for HRAF’s online databases. Position Summary HRAF seeks a knowledgeable and experienced Collections Editor to manage document content production for the ...

📢 The Human Relations Area Files (HRAF) at Yale University is pleased to announce a one-year internship in honor of Melvin Ember. Melvin Ember was President of HRAF from 1987 until his passing in 2009. The intent of the internship is to learn about cross-cultural research through practical experience. The internship will include living expenses in the amount of $490 per week for approximately 50 weeks beginning late Summer 2025. Travel costs up to $1050 will also be reimbursed for a move to and from New Haven. Hours are based on a 37.5 hour week.

Read more about eligibility and how to apply here:

🌐https://hraf.yale.edu/hraf-internship-in-honor-of-melvin-ember/