International Studies Internship Opportunities

http://florence.usconsulate.gov/english/ U.S Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration An agency within the US Department of Commerce, the International Trade Administra

Internship Opportunities

Public Sector

CSSD- French Ministry of Defense

The C2SD establishes a connection with the armed forces It is a research program ensures the diffusion of needed information within the Ministry for Defense and the scientific community Research is entrusted to the researchers and to the enquiring teachers of the universities and the national scientific research center (CNRS)

http://www.c2sd.sga.defense.gouv.fr/bilaccueil.php?id_rubrique=1

Congressional Research Service

CRS works exclusively and directly for Members and committees of Congress in support

of their legislative, oversight, and representative functions CRS provides research, analysis, and information services that are required to be timely, objective, nonpartisan, and confidential CRS maintains close ties with the Congress and, consistent with its broad congressional mandate, provides a wide variety of services with the goal of

contributing to an informed national legislature CRS Volunteers gain hands-on

experience working with issues relating to congressional elections while developing research and writing skills in a prestigious public policy institution

http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo/

Federal Communication Commission

The Federal Communications Commission offers legal and non-legal internship

opportunities throughout the year Internships provide opportunities for interested

students to increase their knowledge of the issues and technologies that are shaping the telecommunications market, while at the same time providing invaluable support to the Commission The FCC is always looking for motivated students who want to participate

in their many programs and gain valuable experience with a federal agency

http://www.fcc.gov/

Federal Reserve Bank of NY

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is one of 12 regional Reserve Banks which, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the Federal Reserve System Internships are typically available in Bank Supervision and Regulation,

Domestic and International Research, Financial Services, Information Technology and Markets Interns are assigned to one department for the summer, but have frequent opportunities to collaborate with other interns and employees around the Bank Past assignments have included participating in bank risk examinations, developing reports and databases, and conducting economic research with senior level economists Interns are given the opportunity to write, think critically, give formal presentations and

contribute to computer-based projects http://www.ny.frb.org/

National Parliament of Japan, Office of legislator KONO Taro

KONO Taro is pleased to accept Japanese-speaking foreign students as non-paid interns

in the Parliamentary office or district offices Interested students should be proficient and

able to work with others in the Japanese language Internship should occur during the Parliamentary session The regular session lasts from January to at least June

http://www.konotaro.org/

Naval Criminal Investigative Service

NCIS is the primary law enforcement and counterintelligence arm of the United States Department of the Navy NCIS offers a hands-on, nonpaying internship program, which

is designed to provide education-related work assignments for students Based upon their background and experience, interns are assigned to functional areas such as criminal investigations, information systems, government relations and public affairs, computer crimes, strategic planning, personnel services and operations, criminal intelligence, and forensic sciences http://www.ncis.navy.mil/

Office of US Representative Chris Van Hollen

Internships provide an excellent opportunity to see first hand the legislative process in action Responsibilities include assisting with incoming mail, working with staff on legislative projects, casework, and general office duties All students interested in an internship with Chris Van Hollen are encouraged to apply; however, preference is given

to college students or recent graduates If you are interested in interning with

Representative Van Hollen's office during the coming fall season, please contact the Internship Coordinator in our Washington, DC office

http://vanhollen.house.gov/HoR/MD08/Home

Overseas Private Investment Corportation, OPIC

The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) was established as a development agency of the U.S government in 1971 OPIC helps U.S businesses invest overseas, fosters economic development in new and emerging markets, complements the private sector in managing the risks associated with foreign direct investment, and supports U.S foreign policy OPIC maintains a robust internship program, offering challenging

opportunities to more than one hundred college students every year Two categories of internships are available, each with their own distinct requirements and application process: General Internships and Legal Internships http://www.opic.gov/

Presidential Management Staff, Phillipines

The PMS provides competent dedicated service to the Presidency in the overall

management of the development process, in order to achieve the national goals of

winning the fight against poverty, institutionalizing a new politics based on issues, performance and service, moral transformation of the bureaucracy for good governance, and leadership by example http://www.op.gov.ph/pms/

United States Trade Representative

The Office of the U.S Trade Representative (USTR) is responsible for developing and coordinating U.S international trade, commodity, and direct investment policy,

and overseeing negotiations with other countries The student intern program at USTR is

a volunteer program where undergraduate and graduate students gain knowledge and experience on U.S trade policy Assignments range from research, analyses, statistics,

briefing books, report preparation, meeting and conference planning, letter writing, to covering Hill meetings, hearings, and markups as necessary http://www.ustr.gov/

US Consulate General, Vietnam

American Consulates assist American citizens abroad that are in need; handle visa and immigration applications; and, help disseminate information about American foreign policy and law to the local populations Internships are granted through the US State Department website http://trade.gov/index.asp

U.S Commercial Office of the U.S Consulate, Florence, Italy

The Commercial Service Florence, a division of the U.S Department of Commerce and the Commercial Service Italy, is responsible for the Italian regions of Tuscany and

Emilia-Romagna The mission of the Commercial Service Florence is to help American exporters identify and take advantage of business opportunities in Italy The realization of our mission involves a full range of trade promotion services and a full calendar of trade events in the area aimed at bringing American companies to the European market

http://florence.usconsulate.gov/english/

U.S Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration

An agency within the US Department of Commerce, the International Trade

Administration (ITA) manages the nonagricultural trade operations of the US

Government and assists the Office of the United States Trade Representative in

coordinating trade policy In order to increase American competitiveness abroad, open foreign markets, and eliminate unfair trade practices, ITA identifies trade and investment opportunities for US exporters, advises US businesses on overseas economic

developments, monitors imports, and sponsors trade fairs and missions Interns work in Trade Development, the Office of the Undersecretary, International Economic Policy, US and Foreign Commercial Service, and Import Administration http://trade.gov/index.asp

U.S Department of State

The Department manages several student employment programs that enable students to get experience in a foreign affairs environment through on-the-job experience Some of our students work in Washington, DC, and others have the opportunity to work at an embassy overseas http://trade.gov/index.asp

U.S Department of State, NATO Mission

Interning at the U.S Mission to NATO in Brussels, Belgium, offers a unique opportunity

to see history in the making Every year, we recruit approximately 10-12 interns from colleges and universities throughout the U.S during the Spring, Summer, and Fall terms Opportunities are available to work in the Political and Public Affairs Sections of the Mission and the Office of the Defense Advisor http://www.state.gov/p/eur/rt/nato/

U.S Department of State, US Mission to the UN

An important function of this Mission is to keep the Department of State informed of events at the United Nations Mission officers report on meetings and make

recommendations to the State Department as to what course of action the United States

should pursue in the world organization This information is also relayed to overseas American Embassies which have an interest in particular items under United Nations consideration USUN is also a link between the United States Government and the United Nations Secretariat http://www.state.gov/p/io/

U.S Department of State, US Embassy, Delhi

US Embassies have many roles including: protecting American citizens abroad;

promoting American trade; monitoring environmental, labor, and health conditions; serving as press spokespersons for American policy; administering laws concerning visas and immigration; directing USAID money through loans and grants Internship

opportunities are offered thought the State Department website

US Embassies have many roles including: protecting American citizens abroad;

promoting American trade; monitoring environmental, labor, and health conditions; serving as press spokespersons for American policy; administering laws concerning visas and immigration; directing USAID money through loans and grants Internship

opportunities are offered thought the State Department website

http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/

U.S Department of State, Population Refugees Migration/AFR

The U.S Government funds protection and life-sustaining relief for millions of refugees and victims of conflict around the globe The United States also admits tens of thousands

of refugees annually for permanent resettlement The Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) is central to these efforts Within the government, PRM has

primary responsibility for formulating policies on population, refugees, and migration, and for administering U.S refugee assistance and admissions programs

http://www.state.gov/g/prm/

U.S Treasury, Office of International Affairs, Asia

Treasury's Office of International Affairs protects and supports economic prosperity at home by encouraging financial stability and sound economic policies abroad

International Affairs performs constant surveillance and in-depth analysis of global economic and financial developments and then engages with financial market

participants, foreign governments, international financial institutions, and in multilateral fora to develop and promote good policies http://www.ustreas.gov/offices/international-affairs/index.html

Volpe Center U.S Department of Transportation

The John A Volpe National Transportation Systems Center in Cambridge,

Massachusetts, is an internationally recognized center of transportation and logistics expertise Through research and development, engineering, and analysis, the Volpe Center helps decision-makers define problems and pursue solutions to lead transportation into the 21st century In essence, the Volpe Center is a catalyst for innovation-a source of critical insight necessary to realize transportation's promising future

http://www.volpe.dot.gov/about/index.html

Non-Profit

American Assistance for Cambodia

Dedicated to building schools in Cambodia destroyed by the destructive campaigns of the Khmer Rouge regime Supported by foreign donors, the organization seeks to bring educational opportunities to isolated Cambodian villages

http://www.cambodiaschools.com/

Associated Press, Rome Bureau

AP Internship program is a highly selective, 12-week, individually tailored training program for students who are aspiring print, photo, graphics, broadcast and multimedia journalists Interns work in an AP bureau under the supervision of a designated trainer and get to cover breaking news that may be featured in many media outlets

http://www.cambodiaschools.com/

Center for Strategic and International Studies

CSIS offers both full and part-time internships in the fall, spring and summer for

undergraduate, advanced students and recent graduates interested in gaining practical experience in public policy at an institution dedicated to analysis and policy impact Interns may participate in a variety of activities, including research, writing, and

organizing meetings and events that support the goals of the program they are working with http://www.csis.org/

Council on Hemispheric Affairs

For almost 30 years, the Council on Hemispheric Affairs (COHA), a major tax-exempt, nonprofit and nonpartisan national research and information organization, has offered internships in Washington in the fields of U.S., Latin American and Canadian relations These internships provide entry level practical experience in dealing with a variety of hemispheric political, economic, diplomatic and trade issues They also provide young scholars with an excellent opportunity to be exposed to the policymaking process COHA

is seeking highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students, and those who already have earned degrees http://www.coha.org/

German Marshall Fund of the United States

Since its inception, the German Marshall Fund has brought Americans and Europeans together to increase understanding and to build future transatlantic networks among the political, media, business, and nonprofit communities GMF works closely with partner organizations to sponsor a range of fellowship and exchange programs designed to

provide both broad cultural exposure and more targeted opportunities for learning about specialized policy areas The Marshall Memorial Fellowship for young American and European leaders is the flagship GMF fellowship program, but GMF sponsors other fellowships for scholarship or exchange, including the Congress-Bundestag Forum, the Manfred Wörner Seminar, and various travel programs supporting transatlantic learning for congressional staff and European parliamentarians

http://www.gmfus.org/template/index.cfm

Habitat for Humanity International

As an international volunteer, volunteers will have the opportunity to educate themselves about poverty, housing needs and Habitat for Humanity’s impact in a specific

region Volunteers gain valuable experience in a variety of areas, including cross-cultural communication, understanding global issues and learning new ways of living Volunteers also receive the satisfaction of being part of the solution to the poverty housing crisis, working in partnership with Habitat homeowners, staff and volunteers and learning from the many gifts they have to offer http://www.habitat.org/

Institute for Policy Studies

Since 1963, IPS has sought to empower people to build healthy and democratic societies

in communities, the U.S., and the world IPS has sought to transform ideas into action for peace, justice, and the environment The Institute has strengthened and linked social movements through articulation of root principles and fundamental rights, research and analysis on current events and issues, and connections to policymakers, academics, and activists at all levels As a multi-issue think tank that has worked with the movements that shaped the late 20th Century, from Civil Rights onwards, IPS offers a cross-cutting analysis with a historical perspective http://www.ips-dc.org/index.htm

InterBand

InterBand was founded in Yokohama, Japan in 1992 by Professor Nobuhiko SUTO of Tokai University in order to respond to the mushrooming regional conflicts in Post Cold War Period by the efforts of Japanese scholars and citizens who have keen concern to the peace and human rights issues of the World It started by advocacy and Early Warning of conflicts or violation of human rights to Japanese and International society, but it

gradually developed to a unique Civil Society Organization specialized in conflict

prevention and support for post-conflict peace building activities in conflict affected countries such as Mozambique, Rwanda, Bosnia and Cambodia

http://www.interband.org/

Kuban Youth Tolerance Camp/IREX

The goal of the Kuban Youth Tolerance Camp is to counteract the destructive tendencies

of ethnic intolerance in Krasnodar Krai by stressing interaction and understanding among the youth of different nationalities in the region Youth, representing a wide variety of ethnic and religious backgrounds, will be selected to participate in the conference, which will feature interactive games, and group projects where the students will have to work together to solve problems http://www.irex.org/

MACMAG-GLIP

The core purpose of MACMAG GLIP is to build and sustain a forum to provide

opportunities for analysis, learning and exchange on women, gender and development amongst local groups, grassroots NGOs and networks at all levels in order to strengthen and sustain institutional capacity and dialogue on women, gender and development within the Middle East/Maghreb Region http://www.macmag-glip.org/

National Cooperative Business Association

NCBA is the lead national membership association representing cooperatives of all types and in all industries Through comprehensive education, co-op development,

communications, public policy, and international development programs, NCBA helps co-ops strengthen their businesses so they can better serve their members It also provides

a strong, unified voice on Capitol Hill http://www.ncba.coop/

National University of Hanoi, School of Humanities

The University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH) consists of 13 faculties, 4 departments and 7 centers with over 489 teaching staff, researchers and administrative personnel Among them are many eminent, prestigious professors, particularly in the fields of history, literature, linguistics and philosophy The student body is steadily growing The current student enrollment is about 10,000 in various training programs The number of students enrolled in graduate programs alone is over 500

http://www.vnu.edu.vn/

NHK, The Japan Broadcasting Corportation, DC Bureau

NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) is Japan's sole public broadcaster NHK is

financed by the receiving fee paid by each household that owns a television set This system enables the Corporation to maintain independence from any governmental and private organization, and ensures that the opinions of viewers and listeners are assigned top priority NHK currently serves domestic audiences via five television and three radio services NHK has 54 stations across Japan and correspondents in 35 locations around the world Making full use of this network, NHK will continue to offer fast, accurate and detailed reports and programs, covering a broad spectrum extending from international news to local information http://www.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/japanese/index.html

Opportunity International (2)

Opportunity International strives to reach the world's poorest people through its

microenterprise development programs Recognizing that the large majority of the

world's poorest people are women and that they contribute decisively to the well-being of their families, Opportunity makes it a priority to support programs that serve the

particular needs of women Opportunity International was founded on the principle of Jesus Christ's call to serve the poor

http://www.opportunity.org/site/pp.asp?c=7oIDLROyGqF&b=203866

Policy Exchange

Policy Exchange is an independent think tank whose mission is to develop and promote new policy ideas which will foster a free society based on strong communities, personal freedom, limited government, national self-confidence and an enterprise culture

http://www.policyexchange.org.uk/

Population Services International

PSI is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C that harnesses the vitality of the private sector to address the health problems of low income and vulnerable

populations PSI, with programs in safe water/oral rehydration, malaria,

nutrition/micronutrients, family planning and HIV/AIDS, deploys commercial marketing

strategies to promote health products, services and healthy behavior that enable low-income and vulnerable people to lead healthier lives PSI seeks interns to assist with special projects and functions that support our social marketing programs PSI offers international internships based on the needs of specific country programs The duration, timing and financial support available for international internships are determined by the program's individual requirements and resources http://www.psi.org/

Project Enterprise

Project Enterprise's mission is to assist entrepreneurs in under-resourced communities to increase their incomes, develop successful businesses, and build their assets, thereby creating jobs for themselves and their neighbors, and lifting the standard of living for themselves, their families, and their communities http://www.projectenterprise.org/

Pronatura Pentula de Yucatan

Pronatura Peninsula de Yucatan, A C (PPY) is a Mexican non-profit organization which focuses its efforts in the conservation of very important ecosystems in three states of Mexico Yucatan, Campeche, Quintana Roo and also in the Gulf of Mexico, the nesting area for sea turtles in danger of extinction (like the hawksbill turtle), the home of one of the hemisphere´s most important colonies of the brilliantly colored flamingos and the winter refuge of millions of migratory birds which cross the Gulf from USA and Canada http://www.pronatura-ppy.org.mx/

SafAIDs

SAfAIDS is a regional HIV/AIDS resource (RHR) established in 1994 and based in Zimbabwe The organisation's goal is to disseminate HIV/AIDS information in order to promote, inform and support appropriate responses to the epidemic in the fields of HIV prevention, care, long-term planning and coping with the

impact http://www.safaids.org.zw/index.cfm

Save the Children US

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating real and lasting

change for children in need in the United States and around the world Save the Children works with families to define and solve the problems their children and communities face utilizing a broad array of strategies to ensure self-sufficiency Through the decades, Save the Children has evolved into a leading international relief and development organization http://www.savethechildren.org/

Search for Common Grounds

Search for Common Ground is governmental organization dedicated to finding non-violent solution to seemingly intractable conflicts around the globe SCG works

simultaneously on multiple levels and on multiple fronts, while striving for societal conflict transformation SCG works with parties in conflict to help them not only

understand their differences but also to act on their commonalities http://www.sfcg.org/ Servicio Pax y Justicia

The organization Servicio Paz y Justicia is a human rights organization interested

operating mainly in South America SERPAJ works for truth and justice in the process of democracy building The organisation is based on a Christian view of life, and enjoys close contact with clergy and bishops critical of present-day conditions in Latin America The chief task of the movement is to promote respect for human rights, a phrase that is intended to include social and economic rights On the practical level this means that Servicio provides assistance to the rural workers in their struggle for land, and to the trade unions in their struggle to protect the rights of their workers

http://www.serpaj.org.ec/

Sewa Lanka Foundation

The mission of Sewalanka Foundation is to enhance the capacity of rural communities to democratically identify and address their own development needs and to provide services that contribute to economically viable, socially just and ecologically sustainable

development of Sri Lanka http://www.sewalanka.org/

STeP UP

Founded in 1998 by Kaye Popofsky Kramer, Step Up Women’s Network is a nonprofit, membership organization dedicated to strengthening community resources for women and girls Through hands-on community service, mentoring, and fundraising for women’s health and critical issues, Step Up educates our membership to ensure that women and girls have the tools they need to create a better future http://www.stepup.st/

West African Research Centre

The West African Research Center (WARC) is the overseas research center for The West African Research Association (WARA) It is located in Dakar, Senegal WARC is a center for academic exchange between American and West African scholars that

encourages research on the region of West Africa Since its inception, WARC has grown both in terms of staff and influence as it continues to connect researchers in the USA with researchers in the region of West Africa interested in common issues http://www.warc-croa.org/

International Organizations

Commission for Security and Cooperation in Europe

The CSCE is a respected organization which monitors the agreements of the Helsinki Final Act Interns for the Helsinki Commission research Helsinki Final Act-related issues

on human rights, religious liberties, corruption and rule of law, and free media;

communicate with House and Senate offices regarding pending foreign policy initiatives; assist staff advisors with hearings and briefings; assist the communications director with media coordination and press conferences; compile press clippings of articles on

developments in the OSCE region; maintain awareness of NGO activities; and conduct standard office duties http://www.csce.gov

Energy Council of France

The EDF Group is a leader in the electricity sector world wide Committed to a dynamic

of transformation, its aim is to become a European benchmark energy company

http://www.edf.fr/1i/Accueil-fr.html

International Finance Corporation

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) promotes sustainable private sector

investment in developing countries as a way to reduce poverty and improve people's lives IFC is a member of the World Bank Group and is headquartered in Washington,

DC It shares the primary objective of all World Bank Group institutions: to improve the quality of the lives of people in its developing member countries IFC hires summer interns each year for a minimum period of four weeks to work on discrete projects in Washington or in one of IFC’s field offices http://www.ifc.org/

OSCE Mission to Bosnia Heregovina

The OSCE Internship Program provides young people with an opportunity to develop their skills and gain experience, increasing their prospects for employment and provides

an intercultural learning experience OSCE offers a limited number of unpaid placements for interns, which are filled depending on the needs and facilities of the various

departments Interns can assist and support the work of the following departments within the OSCE Mission to BiH: Democratization; Human Rights; Education; Security and Co-operation; Public Administration Reform; Press & Public Information

Interns and volunteers play a key role at Oxfam America Each year, more than 100 volunteers and interns work in the Boston and Washington, DC offices expanding

OXFAM's capacity to achieve their mission to end poverty and suffering

http://www.oscebih.org/oscebih_eng.asp

OXFAM America

The regional arm of the United Nations Secretariat for the Asian and Pacific region is the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) The functions of UNESCAP have been defined by the Secretary-General as follows: Promoting economic and social development through regional and subregional

cooperation and integration; Formulating and promoting development assistance

activities and projects commensurate with the needs and priorities of the region while acting as an executing agency for relevant operational projects; Providing advisory services to governments at their request; Developing and executing programmes of technical cooperation http://www.oxfamamerica.org/

UN Economic and Social Commission (Asia Pacific)

As the food aid arm of the UN, WFP uses its food t meet emergency needs; support economic & social development The Agency also provides the logistics support

necessary to get food aid to the right people at the right time and in the right place WFP works to put hunger at the centre of the international agenda, promoting policies,

strategies and operations that directly benefit the poor and hungry

http://www.unescap.org/

UN Development Programme