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The Science and Human Rights Program is currently seeking volunteer interns interested in contributing to the following projects:
The duration of the volunteer internship is flexible but is assumed to correspond
with either the summer, fall or spring academic semester (the internship should
be for a minimum of 3 months). Scheduling also is flexible, but interns are
expected to work 30 hours per week. Though SHRP does not provide monetary compensation
to interns, we will accommodate students eligible for course credit from their
institutions.
SHRP interns will be called upon to assist staff with preliminary research into a wide variety of potential projects and activities—including drafting text for new project concepts or pre-proposals to grantmaking institutions; attending relevant meetings or events outside of the AAAS headquarters; and identifying prospective project partners.
Students in a wide range of degree programs are encouraged to apply (e.g. economics, engineering, life sciences and social sciences) and should have a strong interest in the international human rights framework and contemporary human rights issues. Applicants should also have good writing skills; excellent oral communication skills; ability to conduct detailed Internet and library research at a quick pace; ability to conduct research through telephone interviews with experts; high proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite; and a willingness to work both independently as well as closely with staff.
Students interested in this opportunity are encouraged to e-mail a letter of interest, a resume, and one short writing sample (no more than three pages, please) to shrp@aaas.org. In the letter of interest, applicants should identify which project interests them and why. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
(page updated 03/19/2008)
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