Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
United States of America
Chicago
Overview
The World Engagement Institute (WEI or WEInstitute) is a non-profit, multidisciplinary and academically-based non-governmental organization with a unique and diverse set of capabilities. WEInstitute's mission is to facilitate capable and professional global engagements for international sustainable development and poverty reduction.
Details
Qualified Master or Doctorate level students may apply for an internship or externship with the WEInstitute. Most projects are research based and conducted in connection with one of our associates
The minimum of length of internship hours is 200. However, the time and location of the internship can be negotiated. Externships a convenient alternative to candidates who cannot travel but that can maintain a close communication with the designated supervisor. Both internships and externships must have a signed contractual agreement with the specifications of expectations and desired outcomes. If conducted in coordination with a university, the contractual agreement and supervision arrangement must comply with the regulations of both parties.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Qualified applicants must have:
- Recently graduated or a current enrollment in a University degree graduate program
- Excellent writing skills
- Ability in management or technical skills (e.g. marketing, programming)
- Strong communications skills
- Experience in academic research
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong interest in international related career
- Some foreign language skills
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
Students can earn credit while enrolled in an accredited university internship program or earn work experience on a non-accredited basis.
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
