Education: Internships

Updated: December 13, 2007

Summer Undergraduate Internship Program in Nonproliferation Studies

Application Deadline for Summer 2008 Internships is extended to March 14!

The Summer Undergraduate Internship in Nonproliferation Studies at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS), Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS) is a paid internship. Interns will be compensated at the same rate as graduate research assistants ($9.00/hour) and will work with CNS staff members on substantive issues for one of the following Nonproliferation Programs: Newly Independent States; East Asia; Chemical and Biological Weapons; International Organizations; or the Nonproliferation Education Group. CNS's research interests also cover Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Terrorism and Space Security Issues.
Summer Undergraduate Interns with Ambassador Dhanapala and Dr. Potter, CNS director Summer Undergraduate Interns with Ambassador Dhanapala and Dr. Potter, CNS director

Applicants for these internships should be students completing at least their sophomore year at an undergraduate institution and be eligible to work in the United States. Applicants should have a strong interest in nonproliferation issues. Knowledge of international security topics and command of a foreign language are desirable. Students majoring in the physical or biological sciences are also encouraged to apply.

In addition to assigned research work, interns may develop their own research projects under the guidance of CNS staff. As part of the training aspects of the internship program, interns attend seminars and lectures held at CNS throughout the summer. The duration of the internship should be two to four months between late May and early September.

Interns will be responsible for finding housing with assistance from Internship Coordinator.

To apply, please upload the following documents from MIIS employment opportunities website at http://miis.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=8099:

  • Cover letter (Please specify your desired starting and ending dates of internship)
  • Statement of purpose (please specify which project you are most interested in)
  • Curriculum vitae or resume
  • Official or unofficial transcript
  • At least two letters of recommendation

If you have specific questions about the position, please contact Internship Coordinator Masako Toki by e-mail at masako.toki@miis.edu or by phone at (831) 647-3580.

Find out more about the internships by visiting the Summer Internship Alumni page and 2007 Summer Internship page.

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