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Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice (IPJ)
University of San Diego
SUMMER SEMESTER INTERNSHIP
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2009
Fostering Peace, Cultivating Justice, Creating a Safer World
What is the IPJ Internship Program?
Interns will have the opportunity to learn how a nongovernmental educational institute works by working on IPJ projects alongside scholars and practitioners in the fields of human rights and conflict resolution.
Dates
The Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice at the University of San Diego is now accepting applications for four internship positions.
- Three interns will be selected to serve during the spring semester. The dates of the spring semester are Thursday, June 4 – Friday, August 14.
Qualifications for the internship program are described below. The deadline for application is Friday, April 3.
Spring Semester Internship – 4 positions
Intern Responsibilities:
Assist with IPJ projects and events, including research assistance, support to events, and some administrative support.
Qualifications:
- Enrollment, with senior status, in an undergraduate program, majoring in a field related to peace studies, human rights, or international relations.
- GPA of 3.3 or higher.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Minimum of 15, and preferably up to 20, hours per week.
Application Requirements:
Items 1 – 4 on the list below may be emailed if the applicant so desires; items 5 and 6 should be sent in hard-copy.
- Application Form - download the form here:
Application in Word
Application in PDF
- Resume – 2 page maximum
- Essay – 500 word maximum, stating your interest in the work of the IPJ, your objectives for and expectations of an IPJ internship (please specify for which one you are applying), and how these apply to your career goals.
- Writing sample – 10 page maximum
- Two to three letters of recommendation, at least one of which must be from a professor.
- Original transcripts – transcripts from each college or university attended.
Send applications to:
Elena McCollim, M.A.
Program Officer
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice
University of San Diego
5998 Alcalá Park
San Diego, CA 92110
emccollim@sandiego.edu
http://peace.sandiego.edu
This internship is unpaid.
Please note that while we encourage international applicants, we cannot provide them with assistance in securing a visa, nor cover the costs of the visa and the health insurance required by USD.
Contact Information:
Elena McCollim, M.A.
Program Officer
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice
University of San Diego
5998 Alcalá Park
San Diego, CA 92110-2492
Phone: (619) 260-7573
Fax: (619) 260-7570
E-mail: emccollim@sandiego.edu
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