Upcoming deadline for internships with the U.S. Department of State - July 1st (Winter 2014 Internships)

Did you know that the U.S. Department of State accepts interns (in Washington, D.C. and abroad) during the academic year, too?  

See the email announcement below from Diplomat-in-Residence Jim Ellickson-Brown, about the upcoming July 1st deadline for internships that will take place during the Winter 2014 semester. The deadline for Summer 2014 internships will be November 1st.

To find out more, view the Student Internship Program brochure here.

We would strongly encourage you to take advantage of the Diplomat-in-Residence's offer to answer questions and assist with applications!

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The application deadline for applying is quite early (July 1) due to the fact that all interns with the Department of State must obtain a security clearance. Applicants who are selected as either primary or alternate candidates will be notified by the middle of September, at which point they start the security clearance process. Even for students who are not 100% sure they want to do an internship with the Department, I encourage them to apply in order to keep the option open.

I would be happy to answer questions from interested students and assist them with their applications.

Best regards,

Jim Ellickson-Brown

Diplomat in Residence

James Ellickson-Brown

Diplomat in Residence

University of Michigan

Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

5307 Weill Hall

Email:  ellickso@umich.edu

Upcoming Fulbright Information Sessions - June

Fulbright Program for U.S. Students

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Information Sessions Wednesday, June 12 Friday, June 28 Sessions will be held from 12:00-1:00pm in room 2609 SSWB. Laptops are welcome and encouraged. Upcoming Webinars Wednesday, May 29 2:30-3:30pm Click here for more information Description: The purpose of the Fulbright Program is to increase mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and other countries.  The U.S. Department of State makes Fulbright fellowships available to approximately 1,700 U.S. students annually to study, conduct research, teach English, or train in the creative arts in more than 135 countries worldwide.   At the information session, a U-M Fulbright Program Advisor will describe the application and selection process and provide suggestions for making your application more competitive. Language requirement: Varies by country. Eligibility Criteria: To apply for this program through the University of Michigan, applicants must (a) be U-M students, alumni or staff; (b) be U.S. citizens; (c) have completed an undergraduate degree by the beginning of the award; and (d) demonstrate the language skills necessary to complete the proposed project. Deadline:  The U-M deadline is September 9, 2013 at noon.   Advising:  Applicants should attend an information session and familiarize themselves with the Fulbright website, paying particular attention to the About, Countries, and Applicants sections.  After attending an information session applicants should meet individually with the appropriate Fulbright Program Advisor:  Kelly Peckens (kpeckens@umich.edu) is the advisor for graduate students, professional school students, and all applicants in the arts. Open office hours for advising on a first come, first served basis from 1:30pm to 4:00pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (walk in, call in, or Google chat during those times). Heather Johnson (hdilla@umich.edu) is the advisor for undergraduate students, alumni, and all ETA applicants.  Website: http://us.fulbrightonline.org