November 23, 2009
Congressional-Executive Commission on China - SPRING 2010 INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
Deadline: December 1, 2009
The Congressional-Executive Commission on China (www.cecc.gov) is offering paid internships to qualified undergraduates, graduate students, or recent graduates this coming spring in Washington, D.C. Interns must be U.S. citizens. The application deadline is December 1, 2009 for the Spring 2010 internship that runs from February to May 2010. Spring internships are part-time; interns can expect to work about 15 to 20 plus hours per week. See application instructions below.
CECC internships provide significant educational and professional experience for undergraduates, graduate students, or recent graduates with a background in Chinese politics, law, and society, and strong Chinese language skills.
Interns work closely with the Commission and its staff on the full array of issues concerning human rights, the rule of law, and governance in China (including criminal justice, democratic governance institutions, environmental problems, religious freedom, freedom of expression, ethnic minority rights, women's rights, etc.).
Interns perform important research support tasks (often in Chinese), attend seminars, meet Members of Congress and experts from the United States and abroad, and draft Commission analyses. Click here for CECC analysis of recent developments in the rule of law and human rights in China. Interns may also be trained to work with the Commission's Political Prisoner Database, which has been accessible by the public since its launch in November 2004 (click here to begin a search).
The CECC staff is committed to interns’ professional development, and holds regular roundtables for interns on important China-related issues.
Spring 2010 interns will be paid $10/hour. Those unable to apply for Spring 2010 internships may apply for the Summer (June-August) or Fall (September-December). Further details are available on the Commission's Web site at http://www.cecc.gov/pages/general/employ.php.
Qualifications:
• Interns must be U.S. citizens.
• Interns should have completed at least some China-related coursework. It is also desirable that they have some background in one or more of the specific human rights and rule of law issues in the CECC legislative mandate.
• Interns should be able to read Chinese well enough to assist with research in newspapers, journals, and on Web sites. More advanced Chinese language capability would be a plus. The successful candidate for an internship often will have lived or studied in mainland China, Hong Kong, or Taiwan.
• Although our interns are generally undergraduates, graduate students, or recent graduates, others are also welcome to apply.
Application Instructions for Spring 2010:
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for two references, to the CECC via e-mail to Judy Wright, Director of Administration at judy.wright@mail.house.gov by December 1, 2009. Applications must be received by our office no later than 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time on December 1. Please discuss in your cover letter how your professional goals, interests, and background relate to the Commission's legislative mandate regarding human rights and the rule of law in China.
Posted by zzhu at 05:38 PM
October 03, 2009
Shanghai World Expo 2010: U.S. Student Ambassadors Internship Program - DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 15!
The USA Pavilion at Shanghai Expo 2010 will present a dynamic, emotional story that radiates powerful core values shared by both the Chinese and American people – sustainability, teamwork, health and the fundamental belief that America is a place of opportunity where those who seek to change the world for the better will always thrive and prosper. The theme of the Shanghai Expo 2010 is "Better City, Better Life."
Students have the opportunity to be a part of this unique experience through the Student Ambassadors Internship Program, a partnership between the USA Pavilion and the University of Southern California's U.S.-China Institute. This program recruits and trains volunteer students to serve as guides and national representatives for the United States at the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai.
The program provides students with:
• The opportunity to represent the U.S. and their states to the millions of people from all around the world that will visit the Shanghai Expo.
• A unique educational experience as organizations and businesses showcase their research and technological innovations that have contributed to a "better city, better life."
• Valuable experience living and working in China and in an international setting to prepare students for future involvement on the global stage of international relations and business.
The internship program is unpaid. However, the USA Pavilion will cover:
• Roundtrip airfare to Shanghai
• Housing
• Stipend to cover meals and local transportation to and from the Expo site
Program Dates and Times:
The World Expo will run from May 1 through October 31, 2010. Students will serve as guides for a period of 3 months, with an additional 2 weeks of training prior to starting the assignment. Students can apply for one or both periods but can only be selected for one period. The two periods are:
• April 15 – July 31
• July 16 – October 31
The official hours of the Expo are 9:30am – 10:30pm. Guides will be on a 4 days on/3 off work schedule (subject to change).
Program Requirements:
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Current college undergraduate or graduate student
• Ability to speak Chinese: Two or more years of college-level language training or ability gained through family or residence in China
• Minimum grade point average of 2.75; students from all majors are encouraged to apply
• Experience in public relations, well developed interpersonal skills, and a positive outlook on social and cultural diversity
To apply:
To apply, complete the online application form (http://china.usc.edu/register). The application will not be considered unless all minimum requirements are met and all attachments are provided. Those attachments are:
• Statement of purpose that describes why you would like to be an ambassador and why you are qualified to represent the U.S. in Shanghai (500 words)
• Current resume
• Transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation – to be uploaded and provided by the recommender – that will attest to the applicant’s language ability as well as the applicant’s appropriateness for the program
The deadline to apply is Friday, October 30, 2009
For more information, contact the USC U.S.-China Institute at:
USC U.S.-China Institute
3535 S. Figueroa St., FIG 202
Los Angeles, CA 90089-1262
expo2010@usc.edu
213-821-4382
china.usc.edu
Posted by zzhu at 02:17 PM
September 17, 2009
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION EAST ASIA AND PACIFIC SUMMER INSTITUTES FOR U.S. GRADUATE STUDENTS - 2010 APPLICATION NOW OPEN
(Link: www.nsfsi.org )
The National Science Foundation (NSF) East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes for U.S. Graduate Students (EAPSI) is a flagship international fellowship program for developing the next generation of globally-engaged U.S. scientists and engineers knowledgeable about the Asian and Pacific regions. The Summer Institutes are hosted by foreign counterparts committed to increasing opportunities for young U.S. researchers to work in research facilities and with host mentors abroad. Fellows are supported to participate in eight-week research experiences at host laboratories in Australia, China, Japan (10 weeks), Korea, New Zealand, Singapore and Taiwan from June to August. The program provides a $5,000 summer stipend, round-trip airfare to the host location, living expenses abroad, and an introduction to the society, culture, language, and research environment of the host location.
The 2010 application is now open and will close December 8, 2009. Application instructions are available online at www.nsfsi.org. For further information concerning benefits, eligibility, and tips on applying, applicants are encouraged to visit www.nsf.gov/eapsi or www.nsfsi.org.
NSF recognizes the importance of enabling U.S. researchers and educators to advance their work through international collaborations and the value of ensuring that future generations of U.S. scientists and engineers gain professional experience beyond this nation's borders early in their careers. The program is intended for U.S. graduate students pursuing studies in fields supported by the National Science Foundation. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for the EAPSI. Applicants must be enrolled in a research-oriented master's or PhD program and be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents by the application deadline date. Students in combined bachelor/master degree programs must have matriculated from the undergraduate degree program at time of application.
The first Summer Institutes began in Japan in 1990, and to date approximately 1,800 U.S. graduate students have participated in the program. For the 2009 competition, NSF received 317 applications and issued 187 awards. EAPSI applicants are representative of most U.S. states and territories. The 2009 awardees pool included representation from 95 universities and 40 states.
The NSF-EAPSI Operations Center is administered by the American Society for Engineering Education (www.asee.org/fellowships).[
Should you inquire additional information, please contact Mr. Ergys Ramaj by email at eapsi@asee.org or by phone at 1-866-501-2922.
Posted by zzhu at 04:19 PM
June 22, 2009
Internships at The Congressional-Executive Commission on China
FALL 2009 INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
Congressional-Executive Commission on China
Deadline: July 15, 2009
The Congressional-Executive Commission on China (www.cecc.gov) is offering paid internships to qualified undergraduates, graduate students, or recent graduates this coming fall in Washington, D.C. Interns must be U.S. citizens. The application deadline is July 15, 2009 for the Fall 2009 internship that runs from September to December 2009. Application instructions are attached.
CECC internships provide significant educational and professional experience for undergraduates, graduate students, or recent graduates with a background in Chinese politics, law and society, and strong Chinese language skills.
Interns work closely with the Commission and its staff on the full array of issues concerning human rights, the rule of law, and governance in China (including criminal justice, democratic governance institutions, environmental problems, religious freedom, freedom of expression, ethnic minority rights, women's rights, etc.).
Interns perform important research support tasks (often in Chinese), attend seminars, meet Members of Congress and experts from the United States and abroad, and draft Commission analyses. Click here for CECC analysis of recent developments in the rule of law and human rights in China. Interns may also be trained to work with the Commission's Political Prisoner Database, which has been accessible by the public since its launch in November 2004 (click here to begin a search).
The CECC staff is committed to interns’ professional development, and holds regular roundtables for interns on important China-related issues.
Fall 2009 interns will be paid $10/hour. Those unable to apply for Fall 2009 internships may apply for the Spring (February-May) and Summer (June-August).
Further details are available on the Commission's Web site at http://www.cecc.gov/pages/general/employ.php.
Posted by zzhu at 03:41 PM
February 11, 2009
The Congressional-Executive Commission on China Internship Program
The Congressional-Executive Commission on China (www.cecc.gov) is offering paid internships for graduate students, advanced undergraduates, and recent graduates this coming summer in Washington, D.C. Interns must be U.S. citizens. The application deadline is March 1, 2009, for the Summer 2009 internship that runs from June to August.
CECC internships provide significant educational and professional experience for advanced undergraduate and graduate students with a background in Chinese politics, law and society, and strong Chinese language skills.
Interns work closely with the Commission and its staff on the full array of issues concerning human rights, the rule of law, and governance in China (including criminal justice, democratic governance institutions, environmental problems, religious freedom, freedom of expression, ethnic minority rights, women's rights, etc.).
Interns perform important research support tasks (often in Chinese), attend seminars, meet Members of Congress and experts from the United States and abroad, and draft Commission analyses. Click here for CECC analysis of recent developments in the rule of law and human rights in China. Interns may also be trained to work with the Commission's Political Prisoner Database, which has been accessible by the public since its launch in November 2004 (click here to begin a search).
The CECC staff is committed to interns’ professional development, and holds regular roundtables for interns on important China-related issues.
Summer 2009 interns will be paid $10/hour. Those unable to apply for Summer 2009 internships may apply for the Spring (February-May) and Fall (September-December).
Further details are available on the Commission's Web site at www.cecc.gov.
Posted by zzhu at 08:35 AM
August 28, 2008
U-M Fall Study Abroad Fair
Thursday, October 2, 2009, 3pm-6pm, Michigan Union Ballroom.
OIP (U-M) study abroad programs are highlighted but tables are also available for non-OIP U-M departments that have an international focus or deal with out-going study abroad/international students. Visit the website to see what departments have attended in the past: www.lsa.umich.edu/oip/fairs.htm.
Posted by zzhu at 02:56 PM
July 02, 2008
UNESCO Laura Bush Traveling Fellowship
This fellowship will help fund a proposal designed by a U.S. undergraduate or graduate student (18-25 yrs. of age)--to conduct brief work in a foreign country related to the mandate of UNESCO – using education, natural sciences, social and human sciences, culture, and/or communication and information to build strong ties among nations.
Deadlines: Application by Aug. 5 & Proposals by week of Aug. 19
Start Date: Sept. 2008 - Dec. 2008
Status: Open
Dear Commissioners & Friends of the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO,
http://www.state.gov/p/io/unesco/103476.htm
We are pleased to announce the call for applications for the Fall/Winter 2008 cycle of the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship.
As you may recall, this fellowship will help fund a proposal designed by the applicant--a U.S. undergraduate or graduate student between the ages of 18-25--to conduct brief work in a foreign country related to the mandate of UNESCO – using education, natural sciences, social and human sciences, culture, and/or communication and information to build strong ties among nations.
Please forward this link and its announcement to anyone or to any institution you think would be appropriate for encouraging applicants.
For applicants who will conduct their work from the period between September 2008 and December 2008, the application schedule is as follows:
June 26 -- U.S. National Commission for UNESCO opens call for applications August 5, 5 p.m. EST --
Deadline for proposals to be received by U.S. National Commission for UNESCO Week of August 19 --
Subcommittee meeting to produce initial top candidates and conduct phone interviews, as needed Week of August 25 -- Closed Federal Advisory Committee Act call to determine recommendations of final top candidate and alternates.
By August 31 -- Announcement of recipient(s) by Executive Director of U.S. National Commission for UNESCO Early 2009 – Recipient(s) provides summary report of experiences
Susanna B. Connaughton
Executive Director
U.S. Commission for UNESCO
202.663.0544
Karla Ver Bryck Block
karla.verbryckblock@ed.gov
Posted by moyera at 10:45 AM