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Updated: Jan 8, 2009

Summer Nonproliferation Internships

Application Deadline for Summer 2009 Internships is February 28!
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:

CNS's research interests also cover Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Terrorism and Space Security Issues.

Requirements

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.

Duties

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 early June and early September.

Interns will be responsible for finding housing with assistance from the Internship Coordinator (see below).

To Apply

Please upload the following documents from MIIS employment opportunities website at http://miis.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=12434:

  • Cover letter including statement of purpose (Please be sure to clearly state that you are applying for the Summer Undergraduate Nonproliferation Internship, and specify which CNS project you are most interested in, and your desired starting and ending dates of internship)
  • Curriculum vitae or resume
  • Official or unofficial transcript
  • Two letters of recommendation (At least one letter must be from your college professor)

Contact

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 2008 Summer Internship page.

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