Upcoming Deadlines for Study & Internships Abroad

Many application deadlines for summer study abroad, internships and research positions are due in January.  Take time over the break to check them out!

We will be open Monday and Tuesday next week, in case you have any questions!

Bill Nolting and Kelly Nelson, U-M International Center, tel. 734-647-2299, http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt

Upcoming Study Abroad Deadlines

UM-CGIS STUDY ABROAD DEADLINES FOR SPRING/SUMMER & FALL 2012

·         Spring/Summer Language Study and MGAP Summer/Fall/Academic Year applications are due on January 15.

·         To search for programs, visit M-Compass.

UM-Telluride Association’s Scholarship for 2012-13 Academic Year Study in South Africa - Apply by 5:00 PM on Jan. 20^th

·         For details about this program, please visit the Telluride website

Upcoming Internship Abroad Deadlines

IAESTE Engineering & Science Internships (for undergraduate & graduate students)

·         Friday, January 6 deadline--Applications are now being accepted for IAESTE United States' 2012 internship placement program.  Each year, IAESTE United States connects students in technical fields of study to paid internship opportunities in over 40 countries on six continents.   Internships are usually 8 to 12 weeks in length during the summer, but programs can be extended for up to 1 year

·         To be eligible to apply for an IAESTE internship, students must be enrolled in a technical field of study (engineering, science, technology, mathematics, architecture, etc.) at a U.S. university, be between the ages of 19 and 30, have at least sophomore level standing, and be a member of IAESTE United States (students can join as part of the application process).  Graduate students and non-US citizens are also eligible to apply.

·         Apply online: http://www.iaesteunitedstates.org/participant-program-overview.htm

·         For more information, contact the national IAESTE organization.

·         Interested applicants may also be interested in joining U-M’s IAESTE Local Chapter.  

UM-Cultural Vistas INTERNSHIPS IN ARGENTINA, CHILE, and SPAIN
FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS: Cultural Vistas offers unpaid summer internships in Argentina, Chile, and Spain.  Deadlines are in January.

·         Jan. 15: Cultural Vistas Argentina Internships

·         Jan. 15: Cultural Vistas Chile Internships

·         Jan. 15: Cultural Vistas Spain Internships

Do you speak GERMAN, but missed the deadline for the U-M Summer Internship in Germany program?  It’s not too late.  Contact Peggy Wunderwald-Jensen (pwjensen@umich.edu)  in early-January if you’re still interested in applying.

·         For more info on Cultural Vistas, see: http://www.cdsintl.org/internshipsabroad/index.php
...and contact Peggy Wunderwald-Jensen, U-M's Cultural Vistas representative, at pwjensen@umich.edu.

U-M Summer Internships in INDIA (for continuing undergraduates): CSAS Summer in South Asia Program—Apply by January 30^th, 2012

·         Monday, Jan. 30 is the initial application deadline.  Funding is provided by U-M’s Center for South Asian Studies. 

·         For full details and application, visit their website.

Two summer research opportunities in Germany (German not required)--apply by Jan. 31

·         GERMAN ACADEMIC EXCHANGE SERVICE: RISE (Research Internships in Science & Engineering)

o   Opportunities for undergrads, recent grads, and graduate students; no citizenship requirements; stipend provided

·         RWTH Aachen UROP International – Research opportunities in science, engineering, and the social sciences

o   Opportunities for undergraduate students; US and Canadian citizens only; program fee, but scholarships available

·         Deadline for both programs is January 31^st. 

 

AIESEC-UM INTERNSHIP & WORK ABROAD PROGRAMS (for both continuing and graduating students)

Deadline has not been announced, but typically falls in late January.  Internships offered worldwide.  Most are paid.

http://www.aiesecmichigan.com/aiesec.htm

Ross School of Business CIBER International Internship Program – App due Feb 2nd

·         Internships will be offered in France (and French-speaking countries) as well as Turkey.  Students from all schools and colleges are eligible to apply.

·         Feb. 2, 2012 is the application deadline.

·         For more information, please see the CIBER website.

·         For further information, contact Professor Rachael Criso at rcriso@umich.edu

·         Note: You must be a returning UM student in Fall 2012 to apply.

BUNAC WORK ABROAD PROGRAMS (for both continuing and graduating students)

·         The BUNAC program offers work permits for Ireland, France, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and an Internship in Britain option.   Some programs (Ireland & Canada) have a deadline based on student status, i.e. graduates in summer 2012 have only until the end of the year to participate.  Eligibility for the Australia and New Zealand programs is based on age.

·         No fixed deadlines, but apply two months before your desired date of departure: BUNAC USA, http://www.bunac.org/USA/

·         There are also a few other placement programs. For an overview, see our website article on "Short Term Paid Work Abroad",
http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt/work/options/shorttermmain.html

Volunteering Abroad

·         There are many options for volunteering abroad, especially in Africa, Asia, Latin America and some other regions.  In fact, there are so many we recommend asking us for advice!  Deadlines typically are February-March.

See our "Quick Reference" list of the 60+ organizations that came to the International Opportunities Fair for more opportunities:
http://www.internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt/work/resources/ICP/ICP-IOFairChart2011.pdf

Happy holidays!

Statement of Purpose Writing Workshop

Tips for writing your statement of purpose for international fellowship funding.

Expert advice from a Sweetland writing professional

• Formulating your research question
• Appealing to the selection committee 
• Explaining why you need foreign language training 
• Defining goals for overseas travel

Friday Jan, 13

12:00 - 1:00 pm

1636 International Institute 

School of Social Work Building 

International Institute staff will be available to answer questions about International Funding Opportunities, including:

• Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellowships
• International Institute Individual Fellowships
• Rackham International Research Award (RIRA)

Nanotechnology research opportunities in Japan

Rice University is now accepting applications for the 2012 NanoJapan:

International Research Experience for Undergraduates program.

Generously supported by an NSF Partnerships for International Research & Education (NSF-PIRE) grant, the program seeks to cultivate interest in nanotechnology among young U.S. undergraduate students, especially those from underrepresented groups, and encourages such students to pursue graduate study and academic research in the physical sciences.Recognized as a model for international education programs for science and engineering students, NanoJapan will provide U.S.
undergraduates with structured research opportunities in Japanese university laboratories with Japanese mentors focused on the study of THz dynamics of nanostructures.

The program includes:

1. Pre-Departure Orientation at Rice University

2. Three week Orientation Program in Tokyo that includes Introductory Japanese Language Classes, Introduction to Japanese Society & Culture Seminar, and an Introduction to Nanoscale Science and THz Dynamics Seminar

3. Nanotechnology Research Internship: Eight and a half week research internship with leading nanotechnology laboratories in Japan.
Potential research host universities include Keio University, the University of Tokyo, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Chiba University, Kyoto University, Osaka University, Osaka Institute of Technology, Shinshu University, Tohoku University and Hokkaido University.

4. Re-Entry Program: Includes the communication skills and career developments seminars and the presentation of a research poster at the Rice Quantum Institute's Summer Research Colloquium.

To be eligible to apply for the NanoJapan International Research Experience for Undergraduates (IREU) program you must be:
- Currently enrolled as a degree-seeking undergraduate student at a US institution of higher education;
- A U.S. citizen or permanent resident;
- Currently in your freshman or sophomore year;
- In good academic standing and not currently under any academic suspension or other disciplinary action at your home university;
- Able to express a demonstrated interest in the field of nanotechnology as it relates to THz dynamics of nanostructures

All eligible students with a strong interest in the field of physics-related nanotechnology research and desire to study in Japan are encouraged to apply. Women, underrepresented groups, and students from schools with limited research opportunities are particularly encouraged to apply. Community college students who plan to matriculate to a four-year university and major in physics or engineering are also strongly encouraged to apply. No prior Japanese language experience is required, though applicants should be able to express a demonstrated interest in the study of Japanese language and/or culture.

Benefits: Selected participants will receive international airfare to Japan (departing from Houston), a $4,500 stipend to be used towards living costs while abroad, and program, some meals, and lodging costs related to the Pre-Departure Orientation, Orientation Program in Tokyo, Mid-Program Meeting in Kyoto, and Re-Entry Program at Rice. In lieu of a program fee, students will be responsible for enrollment in a one-credit research course through the Rice Summer School and payment of all applicable tuition and fees.

Online applications must be submitted by January 27, 2012 and two letters of recommendation must be received by February 1, 2012. For more information on the NanoJapan program and to access the online application please see http://nanojapan.rice.edu. For questions please email nanojapan@rice.edu or call (713) 348-6362.

A copy of our program flier is also available for download at http://nanojapan.rice.edu/nr_newsletter.shtml.

Experience South Korea through the CIEE South Korea Scholarship Program

South Korea has become one of the fastest growing economic and political sectors in East Asia and CIEE now offers a full scholarship opportunity for university students to experience the country first hand.

Accepted students will take part in the Korea-US Youth Network and experience a variety of events relating to Korean history, language and culture.

No previous Korean language or travel experience is necessary.

The application is currently open and the deadline is Jan. 9, 2012 

Last spring, UofM Public Policy Student and International Center Peer Adviser Christopher Crachiola was accepted to this program.  For individual advising about this scholarship or questions about the opportunity, he can be reached at cjcrac@umich.edu .

For additional information and application materials for the CIEE South Korea Scholarship, please click here. 

New English Language Institute Classes available

Please consider for Winter 2012 semester the following courses offered by U-M’s English Language Institute (ELI) for those who might want to learn about teaching English as a Second Language (ESL).   

These courses support students who want to teach in the community as well as those who may want to teach abroad or in the Peace Corps (or other programs—see below).   The ELI will also provide a panel discussion during the first weeks in January to inform students about opportunities for teaching abroad.

ELI 390 Community Service and Language--Education and Culture in ESL Teaching Contexts is a service learning course.  The overall theme of this service-learning course is “Language and Community.”  This service-learning approach enables students to prepare for and reflect on their experiential practice in a local ESL classroom or tutoring program.  For further information contact one of the following instructors and click on website below.  Recommended for students who have completed at least one year of their degree.

Elizabeth Axelson (eaxelson@umich.edu) and Pamela Bogart (pbogart @umich.edu)  3 credits, MW 1:00- 2:30  2333 Mason Hall

(http://lsa.umich.edu/eli/courses/forundergraduates/servicelearning/eli390rcssci390educ390ling386fallwinter_ci)

ELI 391 Topics in ESL:  Teaching English as a Second Language Internationally is an introduction to Teaching ESL abroad.  The course introduces students to the essentials of classroom methodology and practice for teaching English as a Second Language internationally.  Lectures and discussion focus on communicative teaching practices in international settings and activities include designing and developing appropriate materials and resources for culturally specific contexts. For further information contact the instructor and click on the flyer  (http://bit.ly/teaching-esl)  for details of the course.  Recommended for students who are Juniors or Seniors.

Mindy Matice (mmatice@umich.edu) 3 credits,  T Th 2:30 – 4:00 1448 Mason Hall

For any further inquiries about the ELI, please contact Carolyn G. Madden (cagm@umich.edu)

CGIS Spring Summer Program Sneak Peak

Come explore the Spring/Summer Program Opportunities at CGIS! 

 There will be a special highlight for Spring/Summer Language 

(the priority Deadline is approaching!)

Friday, December 9, 2011

G127 Angell Hall

5:00-6:00 PM

Contemporary London Information Session

Program Dates:  Spring 2012 (May 3^rd-June 14^th)

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Featuring Dr. Lucy  Hartley, Course:  Defining the Nation

& Dr. Ralph Williams, Course:  The Sites and Spectacles of Power

Mason Hall Room 2333

3:30-4:15 PM

This is a session you don’t want to miss!

UPCOMING DEADLINES for some major PAID TEACHING ENGLISH ABROAD

Teaching English positions are some of the most-available opportunities for graduating seniors seeking full-time jobs abroad.  Here’s our overview:
http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt/work/options/teach-no-main.html

UPCOMING DEADLINES for some major PAID TEACHING ENGLISH ABROAD programs include:

·         PEACE CORPS (27-month commitment--apply ASAP to start by end of 2012): e-mail U-M’s PC advisors, peace.corps@umich.edu

·         December 15-May 28 (for early-January through late-July start-dates): Chilean Ministry of Education/English Opens Doors program – Various deadlines depending the duration of the program and start-date)

·         December 16: CIEE Teach Immersion Dominican Republic (early- January start date)

·         January 15: France Teaching Assistant Program of the French Embassy; Read about one U-M alum’s experience here.

·         January 15: Fulbright Teach in Austria program

·         February 1: Hellenic American Education Foundation (HAEF); year-long teaching program in Greece (September start-date)

·         February 1 and March 28 (two program options depending on level of teaching experience): CIEE Teach in Thailand (for May departure)

·         February 1: CIEE Teach in Vietnam (for April/May departure; June 1^st for August/Sep departure)

·         January 2 (for March departure); March 30 (for July departure): CIEE Teach in Chile

·         March 15 (for most program options): CIEE Teach in Spain

·         March 31: Spanish Government's Teaching Assistant Program

·         Apply by April for a September start: Training Express (Company started by a U-M alumna; offers year-long opportunities for teaching English to professionals)

·         Apply beginning in April (through June): EPIK, English Program of the South Korean Government (for September departure)

·         Deadlines start in April: WorldTeach, offers teaching programs in a variety of (mostly developing) countries. Deadlines vary widely; start-dates range from mid-summer to Fall.

·         Rolling: CIEE Teach in South Korea

·         Rolling: Teach & Learn with Georgia