Remote, Paid Fall Internships, Center for Advanced Defense Studies
Current undergraduate students and recent graduates are welcome to apply for the C4ADS internship. Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. Internships are full-time (35-40 hrs/wk); part-time schedules may be accommodated on a case-by-case basis. Summer internship opportunities available in analysis, data science, and finance and accounting.
Deadline: Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Best Practices in Applying to Graduate School Webinar
APSIA hosts a free webinar with best practices in applying to graduate school. They walk attendees through the basics of selecting a program, putting together an application, paying for school, and more. The next ones will be Thursday, July 8, 2021. Find the whole list of upcoming events at apsia.org/events.
OECD Consultation with Youth
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development is asking young people aged 15-30 about their careers in light of COVID-19. They are conducting a global survey of young people’s views on jobs, skills and learning to feed the public debate. They will feature student voices in the OECD’s work on youth in response to the Covid-19 crisis and at high level events. Their opinions will reach those who are shaping tomorrow’s world of work. https://futureofwork.oecd.org/en
Summer Diplomatic Academy
ONLINE | July 6-30, 2021
https://bit.ly/3uKuk53
The Washington International Diplomatic Academy's summer course is a unique practical professional training program that introduces undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, to careers in international diplomacy by allowing them to learn from and work with career ambassadors with decades of experience.
The program covers the fundamentals of diplomatic practice and focuses on real-world aspects of work in embassies, consulates, government agencies, international organizations and global NGOs. The instructors are professional diplomats who have served in dozens of countries around the world. They teach the skills they learned by practicing diplomacy and managing international relations, with simulation exercises and case studies derived from their own careers.
Students can apply for $1,000 partial scholarships toward the tuition fee. Please click herefor more details. The application deadline is Saturday, May 15, 2021.
One-Year Certificate in International Diplomacy
IN PERSON & ONLINE | September 20, 2021 -- May 20, 2022
https://bit.ly/33HxQRO
The Washington International Diplomatic Academy's One-Year Certificate in International Diplomacy is an exceptional opportunity to spend two semesters learning from and working with career ambassadors with decades of experience. Short of actually working in diplomacy, this is the most comprehensive, in-depth and hands-on practical professional training program in diplomatic tradecraft offered anywhere.
The program includes four courses during each of the two semesters, creating optimal conditions for highly interactive, immersive and experiential learning. Our instructors are ambassadors and other professional diplomats who have served in dozens of countries around the world. They provide invaluable first-hand insight into policy-making and implementation, diplomatic protocol, the functions and management of embassies and consulates, diplomatic reporting and writing, negotiation and mediation, political and economic tradecraft, public diplomacy, cross-cultural communication, cyber diplomacy and other competencies.
Students can apply for $4,000 partial scholarships toward the tuition fee. Please click here for more details. The application deadline is Monday, May 31, 2021.
Funding for Teaching Less-Commonly Taught Languages
STARTALK is a grant program with the objective of increasing the number of US citizens learning and teaching less commonly taught languages throughout our nation. STARTALK provides funding and support to institutions to conduct language student education and teacher development programs of less commonly taught and critical-need languages that meet the national security and defense priorities. Currently these languages include Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Persian, and Russian. STARTALK is shifting from being a distinctly summer program to year-round outreach.
Deadline: Friday, May 7, 2021
https://mcusercontent.com/7f265986832bacbe03cc3eb73/files/d7c30b24-3d84-481b-b639-53dcbdcaef3a/2021_STARTALK_Grant_Solicitation_Pilot_Programs_v1.1.pdf
SIR is not affiliated with this grant program.