Internships for High School and University Students
The ISR internship program (year-round or summer) is accepting applications on a rolling basis each year.
The ISR Foundation http://www.isr2020.org offers a flexible yet rigorous year-long internship for high school, university students and young professionals interested in international affairs, science diplomacy, education, public health, statistics/survey methodology, international relief and development, and East Asian affairs. The intern program aims to develop capable emerging leaders and researchers for science diplomacy in conflict regions and creative thinkers to lead innovations in the 21st century. As an integral part of core ISR programs, interns can work closely with international experts in these fields to help develop an unprecedented program for diplomacy with developing countries and other pragmatic areas of engagement.
Due to the international nature of PSI and other ISR programs, our interns are located all over the globe and much of the work is conducted online. Interns locally available in Washington, DC are offered further hands-on program experience.
A. Qualifications: Excellent verbal, writing and organizational skills are essential. Interns must be able to work well independently under general guidance. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel also are essential. Expertise with web site development and management is a plus. Since our team is international, applicants must demonstrate an ability to flourish under long-distance working conditions. Interns meet once a week over video chat in an hour-long meeting. Applicants must be able to handle confidential and sensitive information. Some interns will be asked to serve as aids for media and public outreach. Interns will work roughly 3-8 hours a week.
For select high school students, we offer an 8-week summer program. Interns/mentees enjoy flexible schedules with an average of 10-15 hours per week on this program.
B. Fields of Internship: Profiled below are examples of duties performed by ISR interns working for PSI and other programs:
1. Collaborate on research projects where interns can use their skills in writing, researching, website developing, database management, computer graphics.
2. Conduct interdisciplinary research that involve science diplomacy in developing countries, including North Korea, Cuba, and Vietnam.
3. Participate in research project analyzing and updating the United Nations programs in developing countries in areas of public health and education for children, disabled people, and pregnant/nursing mothers
4. Assist international faculty teaching and researching in developing countries for science diplomacy via a vehicle of healthcare, education, and business development as well as data science.
Other typical tasks for interns include, but are not limited to: coordinating the da Vinci Grant Program (a grant program for college and university students in developing countries), grant writing, communicating with media outlets, organizing and participating in briefings, overseeing program logistics, and coordinating meetings with faculty members. Some qualified interns may have the opportunity to travel to the PSI hosting countries like Korea, Cuba; to talk with preeminent international leaders in science diplomacy; to participate in briefings with US, ROK, UK, and German governmental agencies, NGOs, universities, and professors.
C. Application Procedure: Submit a resume summarizing your experience and qualification. And up to 500 words, please explain your interest in working with ISR. You may include: past work or study experience that would support your ISR internship; goals you would have with your internship; how ISR programs fit your personal, academic, or professional profile; past interest in developing country affairs; or any other information we may find helpful in getting to know you.
Please send the cover letter (titled LAST NAME, FIRST NAME in .doc, .docx, or .PDF) along with a résumé/CV to HR Director Mike Tae at ISRFoundation38@gmail.com.
The ISR internship program (year-round or summer) is accepting applications on a rolling basis each year.
The ISR Foundation http://www.isr2020.org offers a flexible yet rigorous year-long internship for high school, university students and young professionals interested in international affairs, science diplomacy, education, public health, statistics/survey methodology, international relief and development, and East Asian affairs. The intern program aims to develop capable emerging leaders and researchers for science diplomacy in conflict regions and creative thinkers to lead innovations in the 21st century. As an integral part of core ISR programs, interns can work closely with international experts in these fields to help develop an unprecedented program for diplomacy with developing countries and other pragmatic areas of engagement.
Due to the international nature of PSI and other ISR programs, our interns are located all over the globe and much of the work is conducted online. Interns locally available in Washington, DC are offered further hands-on program experience.
A. Qualifications: Excellent verbal, writing and organizational skills are essential. Interns must be able to work well independently under general guidance. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel also are essential. Expertise with web site development and management is a plus. Since our team is international, applicants must demonstrate an ability to flourish under long-distance working conditions. Interns meet once a week over video chat in an hour-long meeting. Applicants must be able to handle confidential and sensitive information. Some interns will be asked to serve as aids for media and public outreach. Interns will work roughly 3-8 hours a week.
For select high school students, we offer an 8-week summer program. Interns/mentees enjoy flexible schedules with an average of 10-15 hours per week on this program.
B. Fields of Internship: Profiled below are examples of duties performed by ISR interns working for PSI and other programs:
1. Collaborate on research projects where interns can use their skills in writing, researching, website developing, database management, computer graphics.
2. Conduct interdisciplinary research that involve science diplomacy in developing countries, including North Korea, Cuba, and Vietnam.
3. Participate in research project analyzing and updating the United Nations programs in developing countries in areas of public health and education for children, disabled people, and pregnant/nursing mothers
4. Assist international faculty teaching and researching in developing countries for science diplomacy via a vehicle of healthcare, education, and business development as well as data science.
Other typical tasks for interns include, but are not limited to: coordinating the da Vinci Grant Program (a grant program for college and university students in developing countries), grant writing, communicating with media outlets, organizing and participating in briefings, overseeing program logistics, and coordinating meetings with faculty members. Some qualified interns may have the opportunity to travel to the PSI hosting countries like Korea, Cuba; to talk with preeminent international leaders in science diplomacy; to participate in briefings with US, ROK, UK, and German governmental agencies, NGOs, universities, and professors.
C. Application Procedure: Submit a resume summarizing your experience and qualification. And up to 500 words, please explain your interest in working with ISR. You may include: past work or study experience that would support your ISR internship; goals you would have with your internship; how ISR programs fit your personal, academic, or professional profile; past interest in developing country affairs; or any other information we may find helpful in getting to know you.
Please send the cover letter (titled LAST NAME, FIRST NAME in .doc, .docx, or .PDF) along with a résumé/CV to HR Director Mike Tae at ISRFoundation38@gmail.com.
