One Week to Go! LSA International Internship Deadline NEXT MONDAY

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Summer International Internship Program application now open!

Go to the LSA International Internship Website for program info or the M-Compass application to apply. All kinds of internships are available! Last summer Pareesa worked in Istanbul at Koç University, Enxhi went to Albania, and Jack worked in London. If you want to see more stories from last summer go here.

              Applications are due December 15th

 LSA Global Scholarships now open

If you receive need-based financial aid apply for an LSA Global Scholarship to help with the costs of interning abroad. Go here for more information.

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UBELONG Alternative Spring Break

If you are interested in Mexico don't forget about UBELONG Alternative Spring Break in in the Yucatan. Apply through the UBELONG site here.

Upcoming Program and Funding Deadlines

ROSS GLOBAL INITIATIVES - Programs and Deadlines

      Undergraduate Lyndsey Housman represents Ross on the Great Wall during the China May International Course.

Add an International Business Edge to Your Degree! 

Apply Now: Applications Due December 1^st

U-M undergrads of all majors are strongly encouraged to apply for these opportunities. Funding is available for all students. 
You have the unique opportunity expand your international business knowledge this year with a global course or study and intern program!
Explore M-Compass and speak to a Global Education Advisor during walk-in advising hours to determine which global opportunity is right for you.

2015 Global Initiatives Undergraduate Opportunities:Global Study and Intern Programs – Applications due December 1^st
10-week programs abroad consisting of a 2-week business course followed by an 8-week internship
Global Study and Intern Program in Australia & New Zealand
Global Study and Intern Program in Hong Kong & Singapore

Global Immersion Courses – Applications due December 1^st
Short-term, action-based courses abroad in May or August
Sustainable Business in Latin America in San Jose, Costa Rica
Global Legal Environment for the Entrepreneur and Manager in Rome, Italy
Corporate Strategy in India
Cross-Cultural Negotiation and Dispute Resolution in Zagreb, Croatia

Connect with Global Initiatives
Walk-In Advising Hours: Tuesdays, 10am-Noon and Wednesdays, 1-3pm (3^rd floor of Wyly Hall)
E-mail ross-globalinitiatives@umich.edu with questions or to schedule an advising appointment
Website: http://michiganross.umich.edu/programs/global-initiatives
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Rackham International Research Awards (RIRA)

Rackham International Research Awards (RIRA) Award Description:  The Rackham Graduate School announces 2012 Rackham International Research Awards (RIRA) to support doctoral and master’s students conducting degree-related research outside the United States and Puerto Rico.  The grant is intended to defray the costs of conducting clearly defined research projects that are directly related to the applicant’s dissertation or thesis.  The maximum award amount is $10,000. Eligibility:  Doctoral students must reach candidacy by September 2012 and have an approved dissertation topic.  Students in master’s programs must be engaged in a non-course related research project required for their degree.  Students of any citizenship may apply.  Students may not apply exclusively for language training, but may submit proposals that combine language study with research.  Students with external research fellowship support may apply, but must demonstrate convincing need for additional funding.  Students who have previously received a Rackham International Research Award are ineligible.  Deadline:  Applications should be submitted by Thursday, February 2, 2012. Application:  The online application and further information are available on the RIRA webpage.  Contact: Interested applicants should familiarize themselves with the website. Kelly Peckens (kpeckens@umich.edu) holds open office hours for advising on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

Davis Projects for Peace

Call for Proposals – Davis Projects for Peace

The Ginsberg Center and the Center for Campus Involvement are pleased to announce the Davis Projects for Peace initiative for 2012. The Davis Projects for Peace are made possible by Kathryn Davis, an accomplished internationalist and philanthropist who is committed to providing the resources to actionable project ideas of today's student leaders.

Projects for Peace are summer-long projects designed and implemented by undergraduate students passionate about peace in their communities and around the globe. The initiative hopes to prepare students as ethical global leaders by providing the resources to execute innovative grassroots project ideas. These projects, as defined by students, creatively address worldwide peace efforts providing sustainable solutions to contemporary society.

The selected project proposal will be funded at $10,000 and implemented during summer of 2012. Proposals need to be submitted by 12pm (noon) on Monday, January 30, 2012.

For more information and to download an application, please visit:

ginsberg.umich.edu/students/davis-projects-peace .

Additional questions, please contact projectsforpeace@umich.edu 

Drop-In Assistance: Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS Fellowships)

Have questions about Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships?

The International Institute will host drop-in hours this week (January 23-27) daily from 1-4pm in the first floor gallery of the International Institute (1080 South University, SSWB).  We are happy to answer questions about the FLAS application process.  

*Please note that we will not be able to read or comment on the quality of a statement of purpose.  Please refer to your academic advisor or the Sweetland Writing Center for writing assistance. 

The University of Michigan International Institute is pleased to announce the availability of Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships for both undergraduate and graduate students.  A FLAS Fellowship provides tuition support and a stipend to students studying designated foreign languages in combination with area studies, international studies, or international aspects of professional studies. Fellowships are offered for the academic year and for summer. The program's priority is to encourage the study of less commonly taught languages.  Awards are available for the following geographic regions: East Asia (China, Japan, and Korea), Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, North Africa, Russia, East Europe, Eurasia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.

FLAS Fellowships are administered by the Area Studies Centers at the International Institute and are awarded competitively through annual fellowship competitions. The U.S. Department of Education funds these awards under the provisions of Title VI of the Higher Education Act.

Students can find more information, including detailed information packets at: http://www.ii.umich.edu/flas

Pre-approved Languages

Pre-approved languages include Arabic, Armenian, Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, Chinese, Czech, Filipino, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Pashto, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Quechua, Russian, Spanish (graduate students only), Thai, Tibetan, Turkish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.  Undergraduates must be able to enroll in 2^nd year level or above.  Some languages have additional level and/or academic program restrictions.  Please check the information packet on the website for specific information about each language.  

Eligibility

Eligible students in any discipline and department may apply for summer and/or academic year FLAS fellowships. Students who are awarded academic year fellowships will be required to take the language of award in both terms, as well as a related area studies course each term.

·           All FLAS Fellows must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

·           Students graduating in May or August 2012 are not eligible.

·           Academic Year FLAS Fellows must be enrolled as full-time students at the University of Michigan.

·           Summer FLAS Fellows must enroll in an approved summer intensive language program that teaches the equivalent of one academic year of language as taught at the University of Michigan.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2012

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!