Internships
The Minnesota Zoo is offering a position as an ‘Exhibit Development Intern’ – November 17, 2009
The Zoo seeks individuals interested in zoo and museum exhibit development and design to assist in the development of new exhibits. Formal internships range between 20-40 hours per week for 10-14 weeks. Work schedule is somewhat flexible. College credit is required—must have junior or senior status with coursework in museum studies or other fields that demonstrate an interest in exhibit development or design. Beyond formal internships, volunteer opportunities are possible for no credit. All other qualifications are the same as above. Work will primarily include in-depth topical research and graphic design. Interns will work directly with the interpretive planner who has more than 20 years of experience in exhibit development at a variety of institutions. The interpretive planner will work with interns to develop a program that merges their educational objectives with the Zoo’s needs at that time. For more information see the Tunnel, http://www.mnzoo.org/global/internship_exhibitDev.asp, or email a Carleton alumnus involved with the project, Steve Boyd-Smith ’89, at steve.boyd-smith@state.mn.us .
Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre offering 10 intern positions – November 17, 2009
These are working, 8-week long internships, with an emphasis on gaining hands-on experience of many aspects of wildlife rehabilitation from rescue to release. Our interns work with experienced staff members to learn diets, food preparation, feeding and handling techniques for a wide variety of wildlife species, ranging from small songbirds to large raptors and from terrestrial mammals such as deer to marine mammals such as harbor seal pups. They have the opportunity to work with both injured adults and orphaned young animals at each stage of their care and rehabilitation. The centre’s goal is to provide an opportunity to gain experience and a realistic impression of the issues and work involved in wildlife rehabilitation. These are unpaid positions, but on-site accommodation is provided. For more information see www.WolfHollowWildlife.org or email Shona Aitken at saitken@WolfHollowWildlife.org. The deadline for applications is February 28th.
Margaret Anderson Kelliher is looking for Carls to intern for her gubernatorial campaign – November 17, 2009
The “Margaret for Gvoernor” campaign is now accepting applications for internship positions for the 2010 Minnesota gubernatorial race. Internships are available in the fields of policy, field research and finance. If interested, please send a resume and one page cover-letter to Susy Bates at susy@margaretforgovernor.com. The timeframe of the internship is very flexible. The intern would be asked to do approximately 10-12 hours of work per week. The campaign will go through at least April 25th, at the time of the party convention. Yet, depending on the success of the campaign, the intern may be able to stay with the team until next November. Dates are extremely flexible. The sooner the applications are in the better.
The American Society of Magazine Editors’ 2010 Magazine Internship Program – October 29, 2009
This internship program will last ten weeks over next summer and is intended to give students an opportunity to work in the editorial offices of a magazine in New York City or Washington D.C. Interns will receive hands-on experience and will play a role in producing magazines over the summer. Duties may include fact-checking, copy-editing, screening queries, handling mail, interviewing and attending press conferences. Applicants must be finishing their junior year or be farther along in their education. The minimum GPA is 3.0. Interns will be paid a minimum of $425 a week. ASME will arrange housing, but students are expected to cover all other expenses. Applications must be postmarked by December 1st. For questions, please direct yourself to mkahan@magazine.org .
High Mountain Institute in Colorado offers mentoring positions a semester– October 29, 2009
The High Mountain Institute in Leadville, CO, is looking for college graduates who will act as mentors and teachers for high school juniors participating in the “Rocky Mountain Semester” program offered by the Institute. The mentors, or “apprentices,” will receive graduate credit through Prescott College for the experience. Six apprentices are accepted for each semester. The application can be found at www.hminet.org and the deadline is March 1st.
Summer Internships with the Wall Street Journal Worldwide – September 30, 2009
The Wall Street Journal is offering internships at its New York, London and Hong Kong offices for the summer of 2010. Internships are aimed at undergraduates or recent graduates who intend a career in journalism. The selection process is highly competitive and most of those chosen have had prior internships with other newspapers as well as extensive experience on a campus newspaper. The internships are for ten-week periods in June, July and August. The pay is $700.00 a week. The screening process puts heavy emphasis on clips and journalistic experience. Only the applicants who are selected for final consideration will be interviewed. For more information visit the Tunnel or www.dowjones.com/careers .
Intern with the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson – September 30, 2009
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson’s well-established internship program provides top caliber students an exceptional opportunity to explore and learn all aspects of television production on a late night comedy-variety network series. Interns gain valuable knowledge and insight of the television industry, and most importantly, make contacts in this competitive field. The Late Late Show is produced by Worldwide Pants Incorporated (Late Show with David Letterman, Everybody Loves Raymond, Ed) a prestigious, Emmy award winning production company. Interns will be involved with daily production work. The internships are unpaid, but college credit will be given. For more information, visit http://www.cbs.com/late_late_show/ .
Internships in the New York State Assembly – September 11, 2009
The New York State Assembly Intern Committee sponsors the Session Internship at the State Capital starting every January. The Session Internship offers college students a chance to participate in state government and the legislative process through a well-structured practical learning experience. The Assembly Intern Committee awards a $4,140 stipend (includes book allowance) to each Session Intern in the January 4, 2010 to May 12, 2010 Internship. The Assembly offers up to 150 college students an opportunity to get involved in state government and gain firsthand knowledge of the legislative process. Interns complete an Orientation, are enrolled in the course taught by the Intern Committee faculty and are required to attend Issue Policy Forums on Mondays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Tuesday evenings as scheduled, as part of their academic requirement. Interns are also assigned research and administrative responsibilities in an Assembly office. For more information, visit http://assembly.state.ny.us/internship/ or see the posting on LACN. For Undergraduates and Graduates.
Part-Time & Full-Time Jobs
The National Cathedral Elementary School’s Associate Teacher Program – October 29, 2009
Each academic year, Beauvoir, the National Cathedral Elementary School employs as many as 16 well-qualified college graduates to serve as Associate Teachers. Typically joining the faculty for one or two years, the Associate Teachers will be introduced to current theories and methods of early childhood education. Associate Teachers are full-time staff members and receive a competitive salary. Applicants must have these minimal qualifications: a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; certification is not required; strong written and verbal skills; commitment and dedication. Applications can be found online at www.beauvoirschool.org.
Oregon Rural Action is looking for a Community Organizer – October 29, 2009
Work with members and a small staff in rural eastern Oregon to build a strong, grassroots, democratic, multi-issue organization. They seek someone who likes to work with people from many different backgrounds, who is disciplined and detail oriented, who can juggle many different things, who thinks strategically and holistically, who has a passion for community organizing, and who is comfortable being in the background. Experience as a community organizer is advantageous. Some night and weekend meetings, and overnight travel, are required. As an Oregon Rural Action organizer you won’t be tied to a desk, you’ll meet lots of
people, and you'll help make change happen at the grassroots level. Oregon Rural Action is working to build strong communities by organizing community members to promote social justice, agricultural and economic sustainability, and stewardship of the region's land, air and water. Current campaigns and projects include seeking food security; promoting regional farmers' markets; building a local meat campaign; keeping pharmaceuticals out of the Umatilla and Columbia Rivers; supporting energy efficiency and community scale renewable energy; calling for food safety policy that is sensitive to the needs of small, local producers; opposing a mandatory National Animal ID system; and holding our public officials accountable and engaging citizens. Part-time and Full-time positions are available; salary is competitive. Please send a cover letter (tell us why you want the job), resume, writing sample and 3 references to: Search Committee; Oregon Rural Action; P.O. Box 1231; La Grande, OR 97850; or email the same to andrea@oregonrural.org. For questions, direct them to the previous email address.
Position as a Scholar Coach for the Schuler Foundation in Chicago – October 29, 2009
The Schuler Family Foundation Scholar program is offering to recent college graduates the opportunity to become a member of AmeriCorps, a network of local, state, and national service programs that connects more than 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet our country’s critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment. Scholar Coaches serve students who attend high schools in Lake and Cook County, Illinois, including Waukegan High School, Round Lake High School, Warren Township High School, Highland Park High School and Main East High School. Coaches primarily work with sophomores and juniors but do have some interaction with seniors. Coaches deliver educational programs and services, most of which center around reading improvement, comprehension and vocabulary. They also coordinate Scholar outings (e.g. theatre, opera, museums, picnics, etc.) and assist the SFF staff with administrative functions. Coaches work one-on-one with Scholars and families and usually become a role model/mentor for the Scholars. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: conduct individualized reading improvement program for a caseload of 10-15 Scholars, provide academic tutoring, administer/proctor standardized tests, assist Scholars with the summer college workshops application process, monitor ACT/SAT test prep courses, coordinate and chaperone annual Scholar outings or events, chaperone college visits, participate in the annual scholar selection process, prepare quarterly updates to the SSP website, create the SFF Scholar quarterly newsletter and collaborate with SSP staff to deliver a variety of student and parent workshops. The position is well paid. Early applications will be accepted between October 1, 2010 and December 15, 2010. The rolling application process will begin January 15, 2010. See the tunnel for more information or visit www.schulerfoundation.org .
Fellow, The Duke Endowment - Charlotte, NC – October 15, 2009
Created in 2005, The Duke Endowment's fellowship program honors Mr. Duke's vision of philanthropy by giving emerging leaders a unique opportunity in the philanthropic sector. The Fellowship is a full-time, two-year experience that encourages creative thinking and leadership development. Fellows typically begin their work at the Endowment in August. Fellows are exposed to all aspects of philanthropy in the Endowment's four program areas. Fellows rotate through each area, giving them experience with many different issues across the Carolinas. Access to the Endowment's executive leadership and a variety of personalized professional development opportunities allow Fellows to make meaningful contributions, not only to the Endowment, but also to the larger nonprofit community. Position recommended by Carleton ’07 alum Katie Eyes. For more information visit http://www.ncgrantmakers.org/ or the tunnel.
Full-Time Live-In Nanny Positions around the USA – October 15, 2009
Positions are being offered through Philadelphia Nanny Agency as full-time live-in nannies in homes around the country. Compensation ranges from $400-$800 a week. Families are thoroughly screened. A variety of insurance and travel cost related benefits are offered. Paid vacation in addition to holiday and sick leave is given. Interested candidates may send their resume or contact information to NannyEmployment@Gmail.com . You may also call Tracy Hall at 240-393-7081 with questions.
Data Specialist Position at Erie Family Health Center – September 30, 2009
Erie Family Health Center seeks a goal-driven, analytical, and focused individual to be a Data Specialist. The person in this position will provide professional skills necessary for all phases of data processing and analysis. This will include development and management of Crystal
Reports and the application of standard basic and descriptive statistics. Among other uses, the data produced will support research, development, quality improvement, and overall performance improvement. The Data Specialist should be self-motivated, innovative, attentive to detail, work well both independently and in teams, and should show talent for achieving tangible results. BA/BS required. See http://www.eriefamilyhealth.org/ or the Tunnel for more information on how to apply.
Marine Biology Opportunities at Friday Harbor Labs (U. of Wash.) – September 30, 2009
Dr. David Duggins, a member of the Carleton community, has received an NSF grant to study deep sea food chains and he is looking for interested Carls to apply to be research assistants (either full or part time). Applicants must have: 1. Certification and experience as a SCUBA diver. 2. Background in Biology or Environmental Chemistry. For more information, or to apply, please visit the Tunnel.
Community Engagement Coordinator position with Playworks – September 30, 2009
Playworks is a nonprofit that provides safe, healthy playtime at low-income schools to create a positive environment for teaching and learning. Their strategy for rescuing recess and making play a part of everyday has transformed more than 170 schools across the country. As a result kids return to class focused and ready to learn, teachers can use all class time for teaching instead of resolving conflicts from the playground, and the whole school climate improves. They put trained adults on the playground to introduce classic games that are disappearing from schoolyards, like kickball and four-square, as well as new games designed to build leadership and foster teamwork. Community Engagement Coordinator’s responsibilities will consist of two related elements. The first is the development and implementation of a volunteer program to provide the opportunity for more community members to participate in our school programs, and the second is the development and implementation of an individual donor strategy to grow existing networks of donors through small-scale events. They will have Vista positions available in the following cities: Baltimore, MD, Boston, MA, Los Angeles, CA, New Orleans, LA, Oakland, CA, San Francisco, CA and Silicon Valley (Milpitas), CA. For more information see the Tunnel or http://www.playworksusa.org/.
Student Career Experience Program at the EPA – September 11, 2009
The Student Career Experience Program at EPA's Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA) provides students with paid part-time, semester-length, seasonal, or summer trainee employment leading to non-competitive appointment to the target position upon successful completion of at least 640 hours of on-the-job training and receipt of their degree. Applications must be received by January 15, 2010 for consideration for the summer 2010 positions. Students may apply for positions in a variety of job series located as noted: Criminal Investigator Trainee, Environmental Protection Specialist Trainee, Program Analyst Trainee, Information Technology Specialist Trainee, Environmental Scientist Trainee, Environmental Engineer Trainee, Chemist Trainee, Biologist Trainee, or Toxicologist Trainee. For more information visit the Tunnel or http://epa.gov/compliance/about/employment/specialprograms/studentcareerexperience.html
Fellowships and Further Studies
The Villers Fellowship for Health Justice – November 17, 2009
The Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice was created in 2005 by Philippe Villers, Founder and President of Families USA. Villers Fellows work in our health policy department and assist our organization's efforts to improve access to health coverage for all Americans, especially for low-income and other vulnerable communities. Specifically, Villers Fellows will conduct research on a range of health care policy issues, and write and contribute to publications that are relevant to current health policy debates. In creating the fellowship, Mr. Villers aspired to develop a network of young leaders who share a passion for health care justice. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to health care justice work following their year as a fellow. Additionally, in order to encourage the development of future leaders, Villers Fellows must commit to mentoring at least one person over the course of their careers. The application is due January 15th. For more information and the application itself, please visit http://www.familiesusa.org/about/the-villers-fellowship.html .
Syracuse University Newhouse School of Public Communications offers apprenticeships for minority students – November 17, 2009
SU’s graduate program for public communications is now accepting applications for generous internship and apprenticeship programs. Two awards are given annually, each worth more than $65,000. Only those who have NOT majored in journalism at the undergraduate level are eligible to apply. The application deadline is February 1st, 2010. Candidates will need to take the GRE no later than January 1st. For more information, visit www.newhousemasters.syr.edu .
Yale Univ. Interdisciplinary Centre for Bioethics offers summer internships – November 17, 2009
Yale’s Interdisciplinary Center for Bioethics offers a unique 2-month-long summer internship program for American and international undergraduate and graduate students from varying disciplines who are interested in learning more about bioethics. Interns attend a series of morning lectures surveying the field of bioethics; attend intensive 4-week seminars on special topics such as care for the dying, bioethics and law, bioethics and media, literature, technology and ethics, public health ethics, and feminist approaches to bioethics; attend a bioethics film/discussion series; participate in field trips to bioethics-related institutions; present an original paper at a final in-house “mini-conference;” and participate in the life and work of the Bioethics Center. Interns are in residence on the Yale campus, and can sometimes find part-time work on the Yale campus or in the area. To Apply: Each candidate must submit a current transcript; a 1- to 2-page letter of intent discussing the candidate’s interest in bioethics; a letter of recommendation from a professor or mentor; and a CV or resume. Applications for the summer 2010 internship must be complete by January 31, 2010. For more information, visit http://www.yale.edu/bioethics/summerinternship.shtml .
The DART Centre offers fellowships for those interested in Economic/Social Justice – November 17, 2009
The Direct Action & Research Training (DART) Center is currently accepting resumes from alums and spring graduating Carleton students interested in social and economic justice issues for their paid, four-month community organizing training program known as the DART Organizers Institute. The DART Center has built non-partisan community organizations throughout the country that have won important improvements on a broad set of issues affecting low-moderate income people. The DART Organizers Institute starts July 18, 2010 and combines a 7-day classroom with 15-week field training. This is a paid training program designed to promote successful graduates into permanent salaried positions making up to $35,000/year in starting salaries, plus benefits. Graduates from the DART Organizers Institute have gone onto accept Executive Director and Associate Community Organizing positions throughout the country. To apply, Carleton College students must send an updated resume to: Ben MacConnell, the Recruitment Director at: ben@thedartcenter.org before December 15, 2009. You can also call him with questions: (785) 841-2680. To find out more about the DART center, check out our website: www.thedartcenter.org .
Minnesota Residents: Entering Optometry School? Scholarship from the American Foundation for Vision Awareness (AFVA) – November 17, 2009
The AFVA is offering two scholarships of $1,500 to students entering any school of optometry in the fall of 2010. The applicant should submit the following: a cover letter, a personal statement, a transcript, two letters of recommendation and the applicant’s Optometry College Admission Test scores. An interview may be required. Applications are due April 1st and can be directed to Lorraine Sabre, AFVA-MN Scholarship Chairperson, 5349 Beard Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55410.
Phi Beta Kappa Society offers Fellowship worth $20,000 – November 17, 2009
The Mary Isabel Sibley Fellowship is a $20,000 award to be used to support, over the course of a year, study of the Greek language, literature, history or archaeology, or the study of the French language of literature. This year’s fellowship will be given to a student pursuing French studies. Candidates must be unmarried women between the ages of 25 and 35. They must either hold a doctorate or be up for doctorate candidacy. Other than full-time commitment for a year, these are the only restrictions on applicants. The deadline for the application is January 15th. For more information, and to access the application, visit www.pbk.org/sibley .
Professional Psychology Traineeship and Externship at the Devereux Institute – November 17, 2009
The full-time, 12-month Professional Psychology Traineeship and Externship experiential learning programs are intended for recent college graduates who are considering graduate study in psychology or a related behavioral healthcare field. The program provides a supervised learning experience combining didactic and hands-on training. A major goal of the programs is to expose trainees and externs to the variety of roles and functions of practicing professional psychologists and thereby enable them to consolidate and refine their career goals before making an informed decision to enter professional psychology as a career. In keeping with the scientist-practitioner model of professional psychology, the Traineeship Program emphasizes training in both applied research and psychological service provision. Trainees split time between developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based practices to support client and community mental health and positive development with experiential involvement in both prevention and clinical intervention initiatives. The Externship Program provides an opportunity to work directly with clients at a Devereux treatment center near Philadelphia, PA, 4.5 days a week in support of their treatment goals. Both the trainees and externs participate in seminars for the remaining day each week. Successful applicants will receive a stipend. Applicants must be 21 or older. The application can be found at http://ppt.devereuxictr.org/ and the application is due February 1st, 2010.
Take a Publishing course at Columbia over the summer – October 29, 2009
The Columbia Publishing Course is a premier post-graduate training program for the publishing profession. The course provides an intensive introduction to all aspects of book, magazine, and digital media publishing. Per the brochure: “Many of the industry’s top professionals got their start at the course and publishers have long known that they can rely on the course for exceptional job candidates.” The course runs from June 13th to July 23rd and is in New York City. The application is due before March 22nd. For more information, please go to www.jrn.columbia.edu/publishing .
Fellowship at Middlebury College to study Critical Languages – October 29, 2009
Middlebury College offers the Kathryn Davis Fellowships for Peace: Investing in the Study of Critical Languages. Ten languages are offered: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. The fellowship will cover tuition for the summer semester. For more information see the website which is www.middlebury.edu/academics/ls . The application, which is on the website, is due February 1st.
The Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship – October 29, 2009
The Emerson National Hunger Fellowship is a leadership development program that trains, inspires and sustains emerging leaders committed to social justice. Participants spend five months with community-based organizations involved in fighting hunger at the local level. After meeting briefly in Washington D.C., participants then spend the next five months with a national nonprofit organization or government agency involved in the fight against hunger at a national level. Benefits include $14,500 living allowance, health insurance, travel expenses, housing, $3,500 end-or-service award and other stipends. The application is due on January 20th. For the application, or for questions, visit www.hungercenter.org/national .
Harvard Medical School and Children’s Hospital of Boston offer research opportunities – October 29, 2009
The Immune Disease Institute at Harvard Medical School in conjunction with Children’s Hostpital of Boston is seeking graduates with degrees in Biology, Chemistry and related fields to work as Research Technicians in their laboratories. The focus of the research will be immune diseases. To apply for a Research Technician position, you should forward a brief letter of interest, resume, and transcript to the Immune Disease Institute’s Human Resources Dept. no later than April 15th. Early application is strongly encouraged. Questions and applications can be sent to jobs@idi.harvard.edu .
Accelerator, the Vanderbilt University Business Program offers a month-long summer program – October 29, 2009
This program will take place between June 4th and June 30th and offers exposure to the business world. The program involves intensive immersion is business designed exclusively for undergraduates and recent grads in all majors. In fur fast-paced weeks, students will perform consulting services for major companies such as American Airlines, Bridgestone, Coca-Cola FedEx, Sony and others. For more information, see owen.vanderbilt.edu .
The Joint Program in Survey Methodology (U of Maryland) – October 29, 2009
Each summer, JPSM sponsors a Junior Fellows program. Successful applicants will have paid research assistantships in a Federal statistical agency in the Washington D.C. area. A salary of $24,000 and housing will be provided. Applicants should submit a personal statement of no more than 500 words, including an academic transcript and one recommendation no later than February 1st, 2010. The application and more information can be found at www.jpsm.umd.edu .
Environment America’s 2010-2012 Fellowship Programs – October 29, 2009
Environment America’s Fellowship Program is designed to give you an opportunity to make an immediate impact even as you gain the training and experience you need to become a leader in the environmental movement. Through the Fellowship Program, you will develop basic expertise on critical issues—for example, clean energy—and work to carry out our strategy for winning positive policy change—for example, pushing a new initiative that will bring solar power to thousands of homes and families. One week, you might take part in a coalition meeting, speak at a news conference, lobby lawmakers or their staff, and write an op-ed for publication in the state’s top paper. Another week, you might call a list of civic leaders to seek their endorsements of pending legislation, organize a town hall meeting with a lawmaker, and hold a rally in a key legislator’s home district. Starting in mid-August 2010 in Boston, Environment America Fellows will participate in 10 days of paid initial training. Additional trainings will take place throughout the year, with a mix of lectures, discussions, role-plays and in-the-field practice. Seniors and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Accepted candidates will be placed in offices nationwide. For more information see the Tunnel or visit www.EnvironmentAmerica.org/jobs .
Columbia University’s Master of Public Administration Program in Environmental Science and Policy – October 15, 2009
This 12-month professional degree program is designed for those who have decided to pursue a career as an environmental professional. The program’s strength lies in its ability to provide the student body with practical skills that will help them advance in any sector of the environmental field. Study areas include policy analysis, strategic planning, organizational analysis, budgeting, financial analysis, memo writing and making formal presentations. More science is taught in this program than in any other public policy program. If you desire additional information please visit their website at www.columbia.edu/cu/mpaenvironment .
Watson School of Biological Sciences: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Ph.D. Program – October 15, 2009
This four year program gives students a broad representation of biological sciences with course work and laboratory hours. Emphasis is placed on scientific logic and reason. The breadth of research opportunities at WSBS includes cancer biology, genetics, structural biology, genomics, neurobiology, molecular biology, and bioinformatics. WSBS offers accepted students free tuition, a stipend, subsidized food and housing, health insurance and support for research activities. The Deadline for applications is December 1st. For more information visit their website at www.cshl.edu/gradschool .
School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston graduate programs – October 15, 2009
The School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston is offering interdisciplinary curricula and partnerships with other art schools to offer an exception graduate education in the fine arts. The following programs are offered: 1) A 2-3 year Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program held at Tufts University geared towards those desiring a career as a professional artist or a professor of the fine arts; 2) A 1-year Master of Arts in Teaching, Art Education (MAT) program which combines the Education and Fine Arts departments at Tufts University and is geared towards those who want to teach Fine Arts in public and private schools; 3) A 1-year Post-Baccalaureate Program which is an intensive preparation for advanced study and a career in the arts. For more information on these programs please email admissions@smfa.edu .
The Eric Breindel Memorial Foundation Award for Journalism – September 30, 2009
The winner of the Eric Breindel Memorial Foundation award will receive $10,000 in cash, a paid internship of their choice (at the Wall Street Journal, Fox News Channel or the New York Post) and help finding housing in New York City. The award will be presented to the applicant whose writing reflects “love of country and its democratic institutions as well as the act of bearing witness to the evils of totalitarianism.” For more information visit http://www.ericbreindel.org/ .
The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship in Intl. Security – September 30, 2009
The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship is a competitive national program that provides college graduates the opportunity to work in Washington, DC, with a public-interest organization focusing on international security issues. The program has awarded 120 fellowships since its inception in 1987. The fellowship is offered twice yearly, in the spring and fall. It lasts from six to nine months and provides a stipend, health insurance, and travel costs to Washington. The Scoville Fellowship does not award grant or scholarship money to students. Scoville Fellows may undertake a variety of activities, including research, writing, and advocacy in support of the goals of their host organization and may attend coalition meetings, policy briefings, and Congressional hearings. They have written fact sheets, letters to the editor, op-eds, articles, briefing books and reports, organized talks and conferences, and been interviewed as experts by the media. Many former Scoville Fellows work for U.S. and international NGOs, the Federal Government, and academia, or attend graduate school in political science or international relations, following their fellowships. For more information please visit www.scoville.org . Application due January 20th.
The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award for Graduating Seniors – September 11, 2009
The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award grants graduating seniors a $10,000 stipend for public service anywhere in the world immediately following graduation. You can design your own proposal or work with an established public service organization, though it must include at least a one year service commitment. Proposals are due by February 15, 2010. For applications and more information, please visit www.nationalgridus.com/huntington.asp
The Beinecke Scholarship Program – September 11, 2009
The Beinecke Scholarship Program awards each graduate student accepted as a Scholar a total of $34,000 dollars towards their graduate education. In the 2009-2010 year, 20 new scholars who plan on pursuing study in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences will be selected. For information on how to apply, as well as eligibility information, please visit http://foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/beinecke/ . Applications due February 26th.
Pursue a degree in Veterinary Medicine at Penn’s VMD-PhD program – September 11, 2009
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine provides training for future veterinary scientists through their combined VMD-PhD (DVM-PhD) program. VMD and PhD studies are interwoven throughout the veterinary science program. Students typically begin with the core basic science veterinary curriculum in the first years while their particular research interests begin to take shape. Students then perform full time thesis research until their project is completed. The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine provides an outstanding environment for the training of future veterinary scientists in comparative medicine. The School is located in the heart of a large biomedical research campus that perfectly lends itself to combined degree studies. For more information on the program and instructions on how to apply, visit www.pennvetphd.org