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International Internships

The Center for International Academic Programs provides the following list of international internship sites and resources for interested students. Interning and volunteering abroad are exciting ways to build your professional skills while experiencing another culture. Please note that many internships are NOT paid.

At UMKC it is possible to receive academic credit for your experience, but you must obtain prior approval from CIAP and your academic advisor in order to do so. Financial aid may be possible if the program is approved by CIAP.

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You can call 816.235.5759 for more information on possible internships abroad.

U.S. Government Internships

Central Intelligence Agency
http://www.odci.gov/employment/student.html

The Central Intelligence Agency operates a paid internship program located in Washington DC for both undergrad and graduate students. Internship positions are highly competitive as well as require background checks.

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International Monetary Fund
http://www.imf.org/external/np/adm/rec/job/summint.htm

The IMF is an organization of 184 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty. - taken from the IMF website.

The IMF accepts 15 – 20 undergraduate students and 20 – 30 graduate students per year for the Fund’s paid summer internship program. This program is located in Washington DC and is only for students studying economics.

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Peace Corps
http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm

The Peace Corps traces its roots and mission to 1960, when then-Senator John F. Kennedy challenged students at the University of Michigan to serve their country in the cause of peace by living and working in developing countries. From that inspiration grew an agency of the federal government devoted to world peace and friendship. - taken from the Peace Corps website.

The Peace Corp offers several dynamic and long term volunteer experiences throughout the world. Eligibility differs with educational level and focus of study.

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U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
http://www.usaid.gov/index.html

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is an independent agency that provides economic, development and humanitarian assistance around the world in support of the foreign policy goals of the United States. - taken from the USAID website

USAID has a limited number of Summer 2005 internships available in a few of our overseas missions in sub-Saharan Africa as well as in Washington, C.C.  This is an excellent opportunity for outstanding student interested in pursuing career in international development.

For selection criteria and to download and application, please visit http://www.afr-interns.org/index.cfm.

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U.S. Department of State
http://www.careers.state.gov/student/

The Department of State offers an array of opportunities for internships, domestic and abroad. To qualify, students must be U.S. citizen and in good academic standing, also they must have completed 60 or more credit hours by the time the internship begins. 

 

Duties of an intern

State Department interns may work on a variety of issues, including human rights, trade negotiations, and consular affairs. Others may research economic or environmental issues, or write on projects involving arms control, infectious diseases, and remote sensing. Those interested in administrative management may use their expertise working on projects involving human resources, information systems, or general logistical support to posts abroad. 

 

Types of Internships

Domestic:  Most internships are with the State Department in Washington D.C. There are a few other large cities in the U.S. that may have job availability. 

Overseas:  Some internships are also available at U.S. embassies and consulates abroad.

 

Length of Internships

State Department interns usually serve for a semester or quarter during the academic school year, or for a minimum of 10 weeks in the summer. All interns work a 40 hour week.

 

Salary and Benefits

The majority of all State Department internships are unpaid. A limited number of paid internships are available to interns who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance.

For more info., contact the State Dept. Office of Recruitment, Examination, and Employment:  tel 202.261.8841.

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International Organizations

CDS International
http://www.cdsintl.org/

CDS International (CDS), founded in 1968, is a non-profit organization committed to the advancement of international practical training opportunities for young professionals, students, educators, as well as labor, business and government representatives. CDS started out small, arranging internships in U.S. companies for young German professionals and exchanging farmers between Germany and the United States. Today, CDS serves almost 1,400 individuals annually from over 50 other countries in Europe, Asia and South America in a variety of work/study, internship, and study tour programs. - taken from the CDS International website.

CDS International offers internship programs in Central Europe and Australia. There are no language requirements as the program begins with intensive language instruction, but most of their programs are for graduate students.

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United Nations
http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/examin/internsh/intern.htm

The United Nations has several internship programs available both at their New York headquarters as well as field offices of UN Programs (UNICEF, UNDP, etc.). Most internships offered through the United Nations are for graduate students with a language proficiency other than English.

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World Bank
http://lnweb28.worldbank.org/hrs/careers.nsf

The World Bank Group’s mission is to fight poverty and improve the living standards of people in the developing world. It is a development Bank which provides loans, policy advice, technical assistance and knowledge sharing services to low and middle income countries to reduce poverty. The Bank promotes growth to create jobs and to empower poor people to take advantage of these opportunities. - taken from the World Bank website.

The World Bank offers paid summer internships programs for students who have already acquired a BA, and who will be entering a graduate program in any of the following fields: economics, finance, human development, anthropology, sociology, agriculture, and the environment.

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Other Internship Resources

Arcadia University
http://www.arcadia.edu/CEA/index.aspx?id=1995

Arcadia University’s internship programs place students into several different fields in locations ranging from England to Greece to New Zealand. All of these internships are unpaid, with an average GPA requirement of 3.0 or above.

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Butler University
http://www.ifsa-butler.org/programs/internships/

Butler University offers several different internships in a wide range of subjects in Ireland, Scotland, Australia, and England. There are no language requirements, nor do you need to be a student at Butler University, but all of these internships require a 3.0 GPA or higher.

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Intern Abroad
http://www.internabroad.com/

This website is a user friendly search engine for finding overseas internships. All of the postings are placed by organizations or companies. Please note that these postings are not reviewed for content by the website.

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Japan Exchange and Teaching Program
http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/jet/outline.html

This program is operated and funded by the national government of Japan, and all applicants should have a genuine interest in the culture of that nation. Applicants must hold a bachelors degree at time of departure. This is a paid position teaching English for a full year.

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PlanetEDU
http://www.planetedu.com/category/internships/

PlanetEDU maintains a search engine of organizations seeking interns as well as companies that place interns overseas.

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Transition Abroad
http://www.transitionsabroad.com

This website has links to several internship programs, offered by organizations of differing purpose and structure. The internships listed are available all throughout the world, covering many different topics.

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University of Missouri-Kansas City Center for International Academic Programs 5325 Rockhill Road Kansas City, MO 64110-2499 USA Phone: 816.235.5759  Fax: 816.235.5610 Email:  international@umkc.edu