Summer 2023 Research Opportunities in CANADA - for Rising JUNIORS

 The Fulbright Canada- Mitacs Globalink internship program that will allow exceptional U.S. undergraduate students to do an internship in Canada during the 2023 summer semester.

  

This program will provide undergraduate students with the opportunity to be part of a 10 to 12-week research internship under the supervision of Canadian university faculty members in various academic disciplines, from science, engineering and mathematics to the humanities and social sciences.

 

Mitacs, our partner in this initiative, is a federally funded, national, not-for-profit organization that has designed and delivered research and training programs in Canada for some 20 years. Working with 70 universities, 6,000 companies, and both federal and provincial governments, support industrial and social innovation in Canada. 

 

Applications will open the first week of August, 2022, and the deadline is September 20, 2022, at 11:59 PM EST.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE WRITE TO: FULBRIGHT@UMD.EDU

 

Program Summary

• U.S. undergraduate students will come to Canada to undertake advanced research projects.
• Projects will cover a broad cross-section of research topics, including most academic disciplines.
• Students will spend 10 to 12 weeks (May-August) in Canada on a research project in their area of interest.
• Students will be placed at a Canadian university and undertake a supervised research project.
• Students will have extensive opportunities for cultural, social, and recreational experiences.

 Eligibility

Participants in this program must:

• Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited university located in the United States ;
• Be a United States citizen, and hold a valid U.S. passport;
• Have at least one semester remaining in their program of study as of Fall 2023 (this program is not suitable for 1st-year NOR last year students);
• Have a competitive grade point average;
  
• Be available to spend between 10 to 12 weeks in Canada between May and August;
• Apply by September 20, 2022, at 11:59 PM EST

Ideal candidates will have finished their third year in the year they are doing their internship;

 

Apply to the Minor in International Development and Conflict Management!

 The minor in International Development and Conflict Management (IDCM) has open spots and will continue to accept and make decisions about applications on a rolling basis through September 2.  The program website has information about applying.  In advance of applying, we recommend that students check out the pages about coursework and frequently asked questions.

Undergraduate students in all majors are encouraged to consider IDCM. The combination of programs can be a great fit for multiple reasons:

·          IDCM focuses on important contemporary issues with wide relevance. The program is geared around the major challenges of underdevelopment and instability observed around the world – and their intersections and interactions. The program emphasizes understanding of these challenges and activities to identify, design, and implement measures that are effective and responsible in bringing about positive, lasting changes.

·          The issues on which IDCM focuses require interdisciplinary attention. The challenges are not just matters of economics and politics. Instead, they involve a wide assortment of topics, including regional contexts, demography, culture, religion, race and ethnicity, history, communications, data, and more. Professionals with complementary expertise on different topics often partner to tackle the complex demands of these challenges.

·          IDCM draws students from across campus. The program regularly enrolls students from every college and school at UMD. The new IDCM cohort already has representation of students from over 15 majors. This diversity is purposeful, because of the subject matter and approach of the program.

·          The content and style of education in IDCM gives students rich experience and practical, professional capabilities. IDCM is problem-oriented, practical, and pre-professional in orientation. Students collaborate in teams on projects, consulting with external clients, mentors, and stakeholders. Course activities are tailored with workplaces and jobs in mind, cultivating marketable, versatile skills.

·          Multiple courses can fulfill both requirements of IDCM and requirements of majors. UMD policies enable students to double-count six credits of coursework for core requirements of programs. A substantial portion of the 16 credits of IDCM coursework can also meet requirements within many majors that students take several elective courses concentrated in an area outside the program (supporting sequence, cognate, upper-level division, etc.).

Please feel free to contact IDCM (midcminfo@umd.edu) with any questions about the program.  Major advisors can assist you in exploring options to combine with IDCM.

Accountant and Financial Resource Officer opening at the CIA

 

The CIA is looking for UMD students and recent graduates for Accountant and Financial Resource Officers. You can ask for additional information or submit your resume to Gabe Pickett at gpickett@umd.edu.

Virtual Student Federal Service Internships, Apply in July

The Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) internship program is a great way to gain experience with hands-on training and work with others across the government. VSFS is a nine-month remote internship open to U.S. citizen students enrolled in higher education at least half-time during the 2022-23 academic year (rising freshmen through PhD). Because the program is virtual, students can complete the internship from anywhere, even while studying abroad.

Apply between July 1-28 for a part-time, Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) internship with the U.S. Department of State and more than 30 other federal agencies.

VSFS has over 600 internship opportunities with more than 30 agencies for the upcoming academic year, including almost 300 opportunities with the Department of State. Some opportunities includes:

• U.S.-Africa S&T Partnerships: Help determine options to expand and create science, technology, and research partnerships with Africa
• Support the U.S. Delegation to the United Nations Human Rights Council: Track and report on key human rights issues and trends around the world
• Regional Progress in South and Central Asia: Work on projects that address regional economic, environmental, climate, and governance issues in South and Central Asia
• Latin America Public Diplomacy Reporting: Contribute to the promotion of safe, orderly, and humane migration

Since 2009, more than 10,000 U.S. citizen college students have advanced the work of the federal government. The time commitment is about 10 hours per week during the school year. There are opportunities for all, from data visualization to political analysis. Internships are unpaid but may be eligible for course credit. Students may select up to three internships. A maximum of 300 applicants may apply to each internship project. Interns are selected in August. Internships begin in September and run for the duration of the academic year.


For detailed instructions, visit the Open Opps Help Center.

Visit our careers site to learn more about Foreign and Civil Service careers, fellowships, and other internship opportunities.

For more information on the application process and how to apply:
https://careers.state.gov/interns-fellows/virtual-student-federal-service/how-to-apply/