Apply by May 1 | Intern in Poland this summer

Apply by Jan 22 | Graduate Student Internships to Improve Labor Standards in Cambodia

Graduate Student Internships to Improve Labor Standards in Cambodia
Call for Applications (deadline January 22, 2014)

The University of Michigan President’s Advisory Committee on Labor Standards and Human Rights (CoLSHR) in partnership with the law school’s Program for Law and Development in Cambodia announces up to two summer 2014 internship travel awards depending on quality and feasibility of proposed projects with a clear labor standards focus. These internships will provide financial and
logistical support of up to $5000. Internships should be at least 10 weeks with starting and ending dates yet to be determined.

Internships in Cambodia offer the opportunity to see and participate in the rebuilding of a society from the ground up. Anyone who has questions not answered in this message can pose questions by email with CoLSHR staff at 2014colshr@umich.edu. Applications will be reviewed by a subcommittee of the CoLSHR.

Awards are open to enrolled graduate students in business, economics, law, natural resources/ environment, political science, public health, public policy, and social work. Preference will be given to students with living and/or working experience in a developing country. Proficiency in Khmer or Cambodian is a plus but not necessary. Students graduating in April 2014 are not eligible.

The award will cover the costs of airfare, housing, visa fees, immunizations, international health insurance and a living stipend that is intended to cover meals, ground transportation, and incidentals.

These positions do not pay a salary.

Applicants may receive co-support if needed from other funding sources. Grantees are required to register their travels in the U-M Travel Registry and sign up for the HTH Health insurance. The CoLSHR committee may request a brief oral or written report at the completion of the experience.

The final demise of the Khmer Rouge movement combined with the completion of several national elections (relatively peaceful, even if subject to other criticisms) means that the country is enjoying real peace for the first time since the 1960's. Cambodia's recent history meant that the country was left with a largely dysfunctional economy and legal and social infrastructure. The country is rapidly changing, not always for the better. A number of organizations which are at work on various aspects of this process are in a position to accept students to work with them as interns. These include human services and legal services organizations, the UNDP, ILO, UNICEF, World Bank, Cambodian government agencies and private human rights organizations with a wide variety of concerns: womens justice issues, juvenile law, labor disputes, land rights, health care, economic development, land management, etc.

Application process: There is no application "form" as such. Applicants should send the following by email to 2014colshr@umich.edu:

1) an up-to-date CV

2) a brief (less than 2 page) statement in pdf format explaining your interest.

3) one faculty letter of recommendation (have them email the letter to 2014colshr@umich.edu)

4) current transcripts (Wolverine Access copies are acceptable)

Enter “CoLSHR Cambodia Internship” as the subject line and do not include any additional text in the e-mail. Interviews will be scheduled between February 3-14 with offers immediately thereafter.

Applications with a clear labor standards focus will be of more interest to the review committee. Depending on the number of applicants, students may be requested to submit additional documents during the review period.

A lot of information on Cambodia is available on the web. Looking at some of that material will help applicants focus their interests and compose more persuasive grant application statements. The sites and books listed below would be a good start – but only a start. Also below is a list of a number of the host organizations with whom students have worked in the past.

Some past intern placements:

• ADHOC
• Cambodia MSME Project
• Cambodian Defenders Project
• Cambodian Women's Crisis center
• Center for Social Development
• Community Legal Education Center
• DC-Cam
• East-West Management Institute
• Family Health International
• Grassroots Women for Change
• GTZ
• ILO
• Khmer Institute of Democracy
• Labor Arbitration Council
• Legal Aid of Cambodia
• Ministry of Commerce
• Ministry of Land Management
• Project Enlighten
• Royal University of Law and Economics
• The World Bank
• UNCOCHR
• UNDP
• UNESCO

Useful websites

• http://www.canbypublications.com/phnompenh/ppintro.htm
• http://www.moc.gov.kh/
• http://www.csdcambodia.org/
• http://www.phnompenh.gov.kh/default3.htm
• http://www.cambodia.org/
• http://www.mpdf.org/d-psd-activities/d1-psd.jsp
• http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/cb.html#Issues
• http://www.ngoforum.org.kh/
• http://www.lac.org.kh/
• http://www.cchr-cambodia.org/EN/
• http://www.phnompenhpost.com/
• http://www.mekong.net/cambodia/index.htm
• http://www.cambodia.gov.kh/unisql1/egov/english/home.view.html
• http://www.cambodia.org/index.html
• http://www.gocambodia.com/

Reading

• Osborne, Milton Sihanouk, Prince of Light, Prince of Darkness
• Shawcross, William Sideshow
• Shawcross, William The Quality of Mercy
• Chanda, Nayan Brother Enemy
• Chandler, David A History of Cambodia
• Kiernan, Ben The Pol Pot Regime
• Martin, Marie A. Cambodia
• SarDesai, D.R. Southeast Asia
• Osborne, Milton Southeast Asia
• Fawthrop & Jarvis Getting Away With Genocide?

From the LSA International Internship Office | Last-minute internship opportunity in Turkey

We just received word that the LSA International Internship Program is looking to fill an position in Turkey this summer.

Details

Where?

 Summer internship working at Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey (campus located 40 minutes from central Istanbul).

Paid/Unpaid?

Position is unpaid, however shared dormitory housing is free.

 

Dates: May 20-July 5, 2013

Duties: some office work in the the Business School, some research with professors, possible teacher's aid for English classes.

You will be responsible for all travel expenses and living expenses while abroad.

Please send email with your resume to rcriso@umich.edu as soon as possible.  We hope to fill this position within a few days.

Apply by 3/15: Research & Travel Grants in Armenian Studies

2013 Research and Travel Grants

Deadline: March 15

The Armenian Studies Program (ASP) at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor is pleased to announce the availability of research and travel grants for undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants for research grants may be at preliminary or more advanced stages of their research; applicants for internships should be prepared to identify the venue for their internship in a governmental agency, business, or non-governmental institution in the region. A written project report will be required at the conclusion of the grant.

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in full-time undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree programs at the University of Michigan.

Application Procedure: The following materials are required:

• Summer funding application (www.ii.umich.edu/asp/academicopportunities/funding)
• Statement of purpose (1-3 pages) including proposed time period, institutional affiliation, location, your reasons for pursuing the internship or research project, and how this experience will contribute to your career goals
• One letter of recommendation
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Official University of Michigan transcript

 Application form and supporting materials should be submitted to:

Armenian Studies Program Grant Applications

1080 S. University, Suite 3633

Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106

Or by email: asp.fellowships@umich.edu

 Questions should be directed to asp.fellowships@umich.edu or734.763.0622.

Julie E. Claus
Academic Services Coordinator
Weiser Center for Emerging Democracies
Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies
Center for European Studies

Armenian Studies Program
University of Michigan
jclaus@umich.edu
http://ii.umich.edu/wcee
Tel: 734.936.1842

International Institute Individual Fellowship --Former Grantee Panel

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International Institute Individual Fellowship (IIIF)

Former Grantee Panel

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Presentations by three of the 2012 IIIF Grantees

Joshua Shake

Urban Planning Ph.D. pre-candidate

Research in Brazil

Ann Duong

LSA senior

Internship in Vietnam

Sarah Hodin

LSA senior

Research in Kenya and Uganda

Thursday, January 24, 12:00-1:00pm

2609 School of Social Work Building

Grantees will discuss preparing their projects & applications, making in-country contacts, and the focus of their projects.  Q & A will be held after presentations.

About the II Individual Fellowship: The International Institute Individual Fellowships are designed to support University of Michigan students, regardless of citizenship, who are enrolled in a degree program and wish to participate in internships or conduct research abroad. Award amounts are up to $5,000.

Eligibility Criteria: University of Michigan undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students are eligible, regardless of citizenship. Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program. Ph.D. candidates are not eligible.  Students graduating before the start of the project are not eligible.  Eligible students must return to campus for at least one term prior to graduation. Eligible internship or research projects must be at least one month in length, constitute at least a 30-hour-per-week time commitment (exclusive of language training), and meet all requirements of the University Travel Policy and the Institutional Review Board.

Project Categories:

• Internships
• Research Projects
• Preliminary Dissertation Research

Deadline: The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 15, 2013. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application Submission: Electronically submit each of the items listed below.  

1. The International Institute Individual Fellowship on-line application.
2. A statement of purpose
3. A letter of invitation (required for internship applicants
4. A budget
5. A resume or curriculum vitae.
6. An unofficial U-M transcript.
7. One letter of reference from a U-M faculty or staff member

Results will be announced by mid-April 2013.

Website:  Click here to learn more.

Contact: Kelly Peckens (kpeckens@umich.edu, 734-764-9135). Open office hours for advising on a first come, first serve basis from 1:30pm to 4:00pm on Tuesdays & Wednesdays - walk in, call in, or Google chat during those times.

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University of Michigan International Institute
Fellowships & Grants

1080 South University Ave, Suite 2660

Ann Arbor, MI  48109-1106

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Cultural Vistas Upcoming Deadlines + Extended Office Hours

This is a reminder that the application deadline for many Cultural Vistas programs in 2013 is this Saturday, Dec. 1. Therefore, Peggy Wunderwald-Jensen will have extended office hours (MLB Room 3416) to answer your questions or help you with your German resume (for the Summer Internship Program application). Please note that those are walk-in hours, so she does not make appointments during those times:

  

Mo (11/26) 10-2

Tue (11/27) 2-5

Thur (11/29) 2-5

Fri (11/30) 2-4

 

Below is an overview of the programs (hyperlinks take you to the websites and online applications). The programs marked in red have an application deadline of Dec 1, 2012.

·         IAESTE International Internships 2013

Internship opportunities worldwide for U.S. students (U.S. citizens and international students) majoring in technical fields; all internships are paid; internships are 2-3 months in the summer (fall and long-term internships are also available).

Application deadline: December 1, 2012

Foreign language skill requirements vary by position.

·         Summer Internships in Germany, Spain, Argentina and Chile 2013

Placement programs open to U.S. students in all fields (note: international students can only apply to the program in Germany); internships are 2-3 months; mostly paid in Germany, unpaid in Spain, Argentina and Chile.

Application deadlines:

Dec 3, 2012 (Germany) & Jan 15, 2013 (Spain, Argentina, Chile).

German or Spanish language skills required.

·         EMGIP - German State Parliaments 2013

Internship opportunities for students with U.S. or Canadian citizenship to complete one- to three-month internships with German state parliaments and ministries in early summer, or fall 2013.

Application deadline: December 1, 2012, for early summer 2013.

German language skills required.

·         Work Immersion Study Program (WISP) in Germany 2013

Three-month (June-August) work-study immersion program for college students in vocational fields; fellowship covers language course costs, international flight and provides a monthly stipend of Euro 300. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Application deadline: December 1, 2012.

At least one semester of German instruction required.

·         NEW! Cultural Vistas Fellowship 2013 in Germany, Argentina and Singapore

The inaugural class of (12) Cultural Vistas Fellows will participate in eight-week internships in Buenos Aires, Berlin, and Singapore, complemented by a virtual learning seminar on sustainability issues. Fellowship covers program-related travel expenses, accommodation, seminar. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Application deadline: January 4, 2013

Prior knowledge of language of host country (applicable in Germany and Argentina only) required.

· Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) 2013/14

Full year, reciprocal work-study scholarship program providing U.S. students and young professionals ages with an understanding of everyday life, education, and professional training in Germany. Full-year scholarship includes round-trip transatlantic flight, university tuition, language training, living stipend, and program-related travel costs in Germany. Current students, graduating seniors and alumni ages 18-24 are eligible--applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Application deadline: December 1, 2012

Prior knowledge of language of German helpful but not required.

Peggy Wunderwald-Jensen

Lecturer, Germanic Languages and Literatures

Midwest Representative, Cultural Vistas

University of Michigan

812 East Washington, MLB 3416

Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Phone: 734 615 6336/ Fax: 734 763 6557/ Skype: pwjensen

Email: pwjensen@umich.edu or pwjensen@culturalvistas.org

Info Sessions on Nov 26th: EU Study Abroad & Ottawa Internship Opportunities

EU Study Abroad and Ottawa Internship Opportunities, Spring 2013

There will be an information session concerning the 5th annual EU
Study Abroad Program (Belgium, May 5-18, 2013) from noon to 1:00pm on
Monday, November 26 in room 5670 Haven Hall.  More information may be
found at http://www.uwindsor.ca/polsci/eu-study-abroad-2013.  This
program is open to University of Michigan students and, indeed, about
half of the program participants over the last two years have been
from Michigan.

This session will be followed by the Ottawa Internship Program
information session from 1:00pm-2:00pm, November 26 in room 5670 Haven
Hall.  More information on this program may be found at
http://www.umd.umich.edu/ottawainternship.

Questions about either program should be addressed to Professor
Stephen Brooks at srbrooks@umd.umich.edu

Stephen Brooks, Director
University of Michigan-Dearborn

10/19 @ 4p: Summer in South Asia Fellowship Colloquium

center for south asian studies

Summer in South Asia Undergraduate Fellowship Colloquium 2012

October 19, 2012 

 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Room 1636, School of Social Work Building

1080 S. University

Funded by our anonymous donor, seven undergraduate students were awarded fellowships to do independent research in India. At this event they will present reports on their work. We hope you will join us to celebrate their achievements.

Presentations by Students:

Nicholas Pilarski

Major: Theater Arts, Minor: Global Media Studies

Title:The Aesthetics of Internal Revolution

Carolyn Yarina

Major: Chemical Engineering

Title:How to Reach India's Rural Poor

Marisa Perera

Major: Psychology and Spanish 

Title:An In-Depth Analysis of Family-Based Interventions in Treating Mentally Ill in Chennai, India

Bradley Iott

Major: Anthropology and Urban Studies

Title:When Healthcare Meets Culture: Running a Health Clinic in Nizamuddin Basti

Rabia Mahmood

Major: Psychology, Minor: Gender and Health

Title:Health Policy on HIV/AIDS in India

Tessa Adzemovic

Major: Biochemistry and French

Title:New Delhi and the Hazrat Inayat Khan Foundation: Are NGOs Cures or Bandaids?  

Eric Raynal

Major: Chemical Engineering; Pre-medical

Title:Utilizing Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Systems in Indian Healthcare Systems: An Emerging Technology 

Free and open to the public.

LSA Internship Funding - App due March 9th

LSA Internship Funding 

 

Scholarships Available for Spring and Summer Terms Only

 

 

The LSA Internship Program for current students provides scholarships for Spring and Summer Terms to qualified LSA sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have demonstrated financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid.

 Internships allow students to gain valuable experience in an interested field or career, develop marketable skills, resume building, and establish networks while earning credit or financial compensation (up to $5, 000).

 Applicants must meet the following criteria and submit the following by 5:00pm on Friday, March 9, 2012:

• Must be undergraduate enrolled in a degree program in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts.
• Must have completed at least one full academic year at the University of Michigan.
• Must apply for and receive need-based support through the Office of Financial Aid. These scholarships are not renewable.
• Must submit Acceptance Letter (or Supervisor/Contact Person) with description of duties.
• Must submit hours worked regularly. Internship must be 40 hours per week or full-time equivalent and can be paid for unpaid.
• Must submit resume.
• Must submit an essay discussing the purpose or value of the internship regarding the student's career choice.
• Must submit a complete budget that includes all associated costs (i.e. travel costs, housing, utilities, incidentals, etc...).

Everything must be submitted together to Doug Fletcher, Scholarship Manager, at douglasf@umich.edu. 


After the completion of the internship, the student must submit a student evaluation from the Intern Supervisor and a Student Report that discusses/summarizes the experience. Student will also complete a Donor Thank You Letter (see examples here).

Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 Intenrships with the Department of State

University of Michigan students who are contemplating spending either the Fall 2012 or Spring 2013 semester away from campus should consider an internship with the Department of State, according to Diplomat in Residence Jim Ellickson-Brown.

A total of over 500 internships are available, some at U.S. embassies and consulates around the world, and others at Department of State offices in Washington and other locations throughout the United States (including Detroit).

Applications for Fall 2012 internships with the Department of State must be completed by March 2, and applicants can expect a decision by mid-May.  To locate the announcement and begin the application process, interested students should go to http://usajobs.gov and search for “Fall 2012 Internship”.

Each applicant is asked to choose a first and second choice for placement from approximately forty Department of State bureaus participating in the program and to write a Statement of Interest.

University of Michigan students considering applying for an internship with the Department of State are encouraged to contact Mr. Ellickson-Brown (ellickso@umich.edu) for additional information and assistance with the application process.

Students interested in applying for an internship during the Spring 2013 internship are encouraged to go to the Department of State website (http://www.careers.state.gov) and sign on to receive an email alert informing them when applications are being accepted.  (The application period for Spring 2013 internships normally begins in May, with a July 1 deadline.)

Two Summer Immersion Programs in Germany May/June 2012

Enrich your studies abroad with a summer immersion program in Germany 2012

Cultural Vistas (www.culturalvistas.org) has partnered with the renowned Carl Duisberg Centrum Language Schools to offer two

short-term summer immersion programs in Germany for university students and recent graduates.

Berlin Language and Politics Program (May 26 – June 30, 2012)

Based in the vibrant German capital of Berlin, this five-week program provides a first-hand introduction to the political landscape of Germany. The program includes a series of professional seminars, meetings with politicians and policy experts, and site visits to nonprofits and government institutions. Participants will also travel outside of Berlin to visit a local Landtag (State Parliament). The discussions focus on current “hot topics” within Germany, including environmental policy, immigration, and European integration.

The fee for this program is $3,500.

Radolfzell Language and Renewable Energy Program (May 21– June 16, 2012)

Based in the picturesque town of Radolfzell am Bodensee, this four-week program offers an insider’s perspective into Germany’s renewable energy practices. The program includes 2-3 guided visits per week to sites throughout a region regarded as a leader in the implementation of renewable energy initiatives. The excursions provide an overview of German renewable energy practices, addressing policy, production, and the implementation of alternative energy sources among other topic areas.

The fee for this program is $3,180.

What’s Included?

• Pre-departure orientation mailing

• Four weeks of instruction at a CDC Language School

• Seminars, visits, and discussion with experts and industry leaders

• Accommodation throughout the program

• Cultural events and programming

• Enrollment in health insurance (optional)

• Interpreter and guide on excursions

• Support throughout the program in Germany and in the United States

To Apply:

Please visit our website to learn more and to download the application form.

http://culturalvistas.org/programs-for-students-and-professionals/internships-abroad

Application Deadline: April 1, 2012

Kiva Fellows

Since 2007, the Kiva Fellows Program has offered over 400 individuals a rare opportunity to put their skills to work in support of global microfinance around the world.  Applicants chosen for the program serve as Kiva’s eyes and ears on the ground, working directly with our microfinance institution (MFI) field partners in over 60 countries around the globe.  The Kiva Fellow is an unpaid, volunteer position designed to increase Kiva's impact and to offer participants a unique insider experience.

The 18th class will depart in June 2012 and the deadline to apply is February 12th.  For this class, there will be a limited number of short-term placements available for current graduate students on their summer break.  For more information on the application process or to see dates for future classes, please click here.

IAESTE Internship Placement Program for students in technical fields

The IAESTE Internship Placement Program is a work abroad program that matches U.S. university students majoring in technical fields with paid internships around the world. Each year positions are available in approximately 15-20 different countries in industry, research institutes and universities, consulting firms, labs, and other work environments. Most placements are for 8-12 weeks during the summer, but some fall semester and longer-term placements are also available. Best of all, most technical students in the United States are eligible to apply!

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

-Enrollment: you must be currently enrolled full-time in a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. program at an accredited, four-year U.S. college or university

-Standing: you must have attained junior-level standing or above by the time you begin your

internship. Sophomores and graduating seniors may also apply.

-Major: you must be enrolled in a technical field of study, including, but not limited to: engineering, computer science, architecture, natural or physical sciences

-Age: you must be between the ages of 19 and 30

-Language: you must be fluent in English; foreign language skill requirements vary by position

APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 6, 2012

For detailed information and application materials, please visit our website at: www.iaesteunitedstates.org

If your institution would be interested in hosting an international student through IAESTE, please contact us for further information.

We appreciate your support and thank you for passing this on to prospective students!

Best regards,

Katerina Holubova

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Katerina Holubova

Senior Program Director  |  Internships Abroad

Cultural Vistas (formerly AIPT-CDS)

culturalvistas.org

212 • 497 • 3515  phone
212 • 497 • 3584  fax

kholubova@culturalvistas.org

New York Headquarters
440 Park Ave South, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10016

Cultural Vistas is a service mark of Cultural Vistas, Inc., a 501(c)3 organization

Summer in South Asia Fellowship Colloquium - Fri 10/14 @ 4p

Interested in interning in INDIA this summer?

Check out the Summer in South Asia Poster Presentation TOMORROW @ 4pm

Selected students are given a $3,000 scholarship to cover expenses in India

More info? http://ii.umich.edu/csas/academics/courses/studyabroadprograms