Fall 2019 Internship - Dept of the Treasury

The Office of Economic Policy, U.S. Treasury Department is currently looking for college students interested in Economics or Public Policy for our Fall 2019 internship session.  Internships will be from September 9, 2019 – December 13, 2019.

Interns will work within the office of the Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy on microeconomic and macroeconomic issues bearing on U.S. economic performance and the well-being of Americans.  Interns will have the opportunity to work with senior economists on a wide variety of highly sophisticated and in-depth studies in a number of areas, including (but not limited to) the Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid programs; housing; labor markets; education; energy and the environment; and agriculture.  The results of these analyses are used as major inputs for developing Treasury and Administration economic policy positions.

Our program runs year round with three sessions:  January through May, May through August, and September through December.   Interns are generally assigned a long-term research project as well as smaller projects.  They are also expected to attend Congressional Hearings and think tank lectures and presentations and summarize these events for the Assistant Secretary and other senior level economists.

Candidates should have strong writing skills, be able to work independently, be well organized and highly motivated.  Familiarity with software packages Microsoft Office suite, Stata, Matlab, SAS, or R is a plus.  Interns are expected to work between 30 and 40 hours a week, though we allow flexibility for required class time.  Our intern positions are unpaid, however, we are able to subsidize public transportation costs.

If you are interested in applying, submit your resume via USAJobs.gov. Deadline to apply is July 12, 2019:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/537475100

U.S. citizenship required. All candidates must be currently enrolled as a full time student in a college or university.  For further information, please email StudentEmployment@treasury.gov

Opportunity for Rising Juniors: Morgan Stanley 2020 Summer Analyst Roles

SUBMIT NOW FOR A POTENTIAL INTERNAL REFERRAL!

Morgan Stanley is beginning recruitment for 2020 Summer Analyst roles in a variety of programs. A Smith MBA alum would like to help UMD students by referring promising candidates!

To be considered for a referral, you must meet the qualifications listed below and complete this form by the deadline. Make sure your information is correct and your resume is updated, free of errors, and includes any current roles you are in this summer.

Qualifications: Class of 2021 (students going into their junior year this fall) of any major; GPA of 3.3 or above preferred

Roles:
*A full list of programs is below along with deadlines for consideration of an alumni referral. The Morgan Stanley website has more information about many of these programs.

At this time, do not yet apply to the position through the Morgan Stanley website until the alum or OCS instructs you to do so.

DEADLINES FOR REFERRAL CONSIDERATION:
Front Office roles - must complete form by Wednesday, June 26, at noon
Other roles - must complete form by Wednesday, August 21, at noon

Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will be shared with the Smith alum. The alum will then determine which candidates to pass along for referral. All students interested will receive notification about how/when to submit formal applications to be considered through the traditional process.

Questions? Email ocs_ug@rhsmith.umd.edu

Paid Sustainable Finance Internship with the World Wildlife Fund for May or Recent Grad

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) seeks an intern to support its work in Sustainable Finance. WWF has identified Finance as a key programmatic focus because the global finance system enables all types of economic activity, and this activity can have a significant impact on our planet. We are interested in how money flows, and how to influence it for environmental benefit.

Internship Description:
Working with WWF's global Finance Practice, the intern will support desk research and preparation of external presentation materials including power point presentation materials, blogs and delivered remarks, as well as semi-structured brief summaries of major studies in the area of Sustainable Finance.

Paid Summer International Development Operations Internship in Bethesda for May or Recent Grad

ME&A (formerly Mendez England & Associates) is an international development firm based in the Washington, D.C., area.

Objective:
The ME&A Summer Internship Program offers exceptional students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to International Development Operations. It is designed to complement development-oriented studies with practical experience in various aspects of ME&A work.

Applicants should have expressed interest in the field of development; ability to adapt to new environments and work with individuals from different cultural backgrounds. Interns work under the supervision of a staff member at ME&A. The background of the interns is matched with the needs of the organization.

Paid Fall Internships with the Nuclear Threat Initiative

NTI is pleased to offer paid internships in their Washington, D.C. office. The number of positions and areas of responsibility vary by semester, but each offers exciting opportunities to work on projects that make lasting contributions to reducing threats of weapons of mass destruction and disruption (WMDD), with an emphasis on nuclear, radiological, and biological risks, as well as related risks associated with advances in technology.

NTI internships are especially well suited to undergraduate or graduate students with an interest in the intersection of global affairs, public policy, science, engineering, and national security. While an intern’s primary focus will be on NTI activities and projects, they encourage their interns to attend relevant congressional hearings, briefings at think tanks, or other career enhancing opportunities, and to develop their professional network throughout his/her internship. NTI will offer each intern an opportunity to build a relationship with a mentor in addition to a day-to-day manager to help ensure that the intern receives regular guidance and feedback. NTI also hosts regular, internal “brown bag” sessions and seminars open to the public; interns are encouraged to participate.

Early Summer Fulbright Info Session

ATTENTION undergrads, grad students, and recent bachelor’s/master’s graduates: Are you interested in pursuing prestigious international study/research or English teaching opportunities. Learn about the Fulbright Fellowship Program, the nation’s largest and most prestigious global fellowship program!

Fulbright awards provide recent bachelor’s and master’s graduates, and current master’s and PhD students with opportunities for international experience, personal enrichment and an open exchange of ideas with citizens of other nations. About 2000 Fulbright fully-funded grants are currently available to over 150 nations.

The National Scholarships Office at the University of Maryland is hosting an information session on Fulbright study/research and teaching opportunities – please RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu. If you are interested and unable to attend, please write to the same address.

When: Tuesday, June 11, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Where: 1130 Plant Sciences Building

Who Can Apply: US Citizens – Current Juniors and Seniors, Recent Grads, Graduate Students – All Majors – GPA of 3.0 or higher recommended

Award Amounts: In general, Fulbright grants for study and teaching cover the following costs: round-trip transportation to the host country; maintenance for the academic year, based on living costs in the host country; medical Insurance; and orientation programs, in some cases. Fulbright study grants may also provide: book and research allowances; full or partial tuition, in most cases.

Duration: Approximately one academic year; length and timing of awards varies by individual country and/or region.

UMD Campus Deadline: September 1, 2019 – contact us at fulbright@umd.edu for details.

For detailed information, please visit the Fulbright US Student Program website at: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html.

Early Summer NSF Grad Fellowship Info Session

ARE YOU PLANNING GRADUATE STUDIES TOWARD A PH.D. IN SCIENCE, MATH, ENGINEERING, SOCIAL, OR BEHAVIORAL FIELDS?

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) is the largest and one of the most prestigious awards available to support graduate studies toward Ph.D.’s in science, math, engineering, and social/behavioral fields. The NSF award provides 3 years of support, with an annual stipend of $34,000. You can learn more about the NSF award at www.nsfgrfp.org

199 MARYLAND SENIORS, RECENT ALUMNI, AND GRADUATE STUDENTS HAVE WON NSF GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS IN THE PAST 6 YEARS!

IMPORTANT: Students may apply TWICE for the NSF GRFP - once before starting graduate studies, and once during the first two years of graduate study. To enhance your chance of success is it essential to apply at each opportunity.

There will be two EARLY NSF GRFP information sessions for students planning to apply this Fall 2019 or in subsequent years. Current undergraduates at all levels and recent alumni are welcome to attend, as are those who will be first or second year graduate students in Fall 2019.

When: Tuesday, June 18, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Where: 1130 Plant Sciences Building

RSVP to nsfgrfp@umd.edu

Eligibility: You must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for the NSF graduate research fellowship. You must be applying for graduate studies in an NSF supported field.

Deadlines to apply will be in late October 2019 for NSF GRFP awards. Planning early will give you your best chance of success!

If you are interested but unable to attend either session please email us at: nsfgrfp@umd.edu.

EPIC Pre-Doctoral Fellowships

The Energy Policy Institute at Chicago (EPIC) invites applications for full-time pre-doctoral fellows for the academic year 2019-20. An interdisciplinary research and training center at the University of Chicago, EPIC is contributing innovative solutions to the global energy challenge: how can we ensure that people around the world, today and in the future, have access to reliable, affordable energy needed for human development without putting our health, environment and climate at risk? Previous results from EPIC projects have been influential with policymakers worldwide and featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and other leading publications.

The Climate Impact Lab’s team of economists, climate scientists, data engineers, and risk analysts are building the world’s most comprehensive body of research quantifying the impacts of climate change sector-by-sector, community-by-community around the world. This research will allow decisionmakers in the public and private sectors to understand the risks climate change presents and mitigate those risks through smarter investments and public policy. The research will also produce the world’s first empirically-derived estimate of the social cost of carbon — the cost to society from each ton of carbon dioxide emitted. This figure can serve as the basis for energy and climate policies. 

Virtual Career Event for Current Students and Recent Graduates

The first year out of college is critical for college students. The Grad CareerFestival is a four-day virtual event scheduled for June 25th-28th and runs from 11 am – 8 pm EDT each day, that will provide grads with the knowledge and skills they need to support their job search. Graduates can participate in live presentations by 36 of the nation’s top career authors and 36 career coaches.

This year’s motto focuses on the 3 P’s:

• Plan – Graduates will learn how critically important it will be to create a career plan.
• Prepare – Authors and coaches will help them understand how to prepare to execute their plan.
• Play – So they can lead a successful career with plenty of time to play!

Students and new alumni can participate for FREE by logging into the link posted below. There are four tracks grads can participate in; Career Management, Job Search, Post-Graduation Life, and Soft Skills. 

At the top of the hour career authors will make short (20-35 minutes) Ted-talk length presentations and offer three tips, skills, or strategies to help grads launch and lead successful careers. Following their talks there will be a short Q&A session. At twenty minutes to each hour Clifton Strengths Finder certified career coaches from Soar.com will also share three general ideas grads can implement immediately. 

 
RSVP: https://careers.umd.edu/event/grad-careerfestival-day-1-career-management

Fall South and Central Asia Research Internship with the Hudson Institute

Hudson Institute seeks interns to support Hudson’s South and Central Asia experts. The team works on issues ranging from economic development to security. In this role, the intern will be responsible for substantive research work such as archival studies, writing articles, and drafting research memos for reports. Being an intern for the South and Central Asia team is a fantastic way to develop research skills and build a knowledge of one of the world’s fastest growing regions.

In addition to being exposed to critical issues in these fields, interns will spend significant time discussing these issues with their scholar. Onsite interns also attend weekly career and policy discussions featuring experts from Hudson Institute and across Washington, DC.

Responsibilities include:

• Gathering and analyzing data for inclusion in reports and articles;
• Keeping the scholar up to date on current events;
• Assisting the scholar with research projects and presentations;
• Assisting with articles, op-eds, reports, and briefing papers;
• Assisting with administrative tasks and event support.

Qualifications
Recent graduates or current students working towards a degree in political science, philosophy, European studies, international relations, or related fields are encouraged to apply. Candidates should be able to work independently, manage their time wisely, and meet deadlines. They should be detail-focused, reliable, professional, and possess strong research, writing, editing, and analysis skills, as well as excellent communication, and interpersonal skills. Candidates should be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.

Apply by July 1 on the Hudson Institute website.

Conferences & Visitor Services (C&VS) Marketing Research Associate

Conferences & Visitor Services (C&VS) is seeking an exceptional student to fill their Marketing Research Associate position.

This position will support their communication and marketing efforts primarily through the research and development of a variety of mailing lists. This position is an excellent opportunity to gain relevant and valuable experience in marketing research for business development activities.

Candidates must be a student at the University of Maryland, College Park.

DETAILS: http://cvs.umd.edu/employment/Marketing_Research_Associate.pdf

Interested students may submit a resume, cover letter and letter of recommendation on or before June 19, 2019.