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American Foreign Policy Council Internships
Interns work with foreign policy professionals on article publication and event planning. Summer 2021 applications are due March 15, 2021.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Internships
A variety of DC-based internships are offered. Applications for Summer 2021 are due March 15, 2021.
Center for Global Development Internships
This policy organization, which aims to reduce global poverty and inequality, offers internships in Washington, DC. Summer application deadline is March 31, 2021.
Independent Diplomat Internships
ID is currently seeking interns for two virtual projects on refugee research and climate change. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but apply soon.
Refugees International
This nonprofit organization offers a variety of internships in its Washington, DC office. Summer 2021 applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Sign up to be notified when summer 2021 positions are posted here.
Students for Refugees Meeting
March 5, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Thwing Ballroom
S4R will be holding their first in-person service project this upcoming Friday. Space for social distancing is limited, so register in advance on CampusGroups.
Suffrage Around the World
March 10, 7:00 p.m., Virtual
Join Dr. Dawn Teele, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania, for an examination of the tumultuous path to women’s political inclusion in various countries around the world. Register in advance here.
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Asia
2021 Taiwan Scholarship
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago is currently accepting applications for its scholarship program to fund U.S. non-Chinese-heritage students who wish to enroll in a degree program in Taiwan. Application deadline is March 31.
Huayu Enrichment Scholarship
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago is accepting applications for grants to study at a university-affiliated language center in Taiwan. Application deadline is March 31.
Europe
German Studies Summer Internship
The American Institute for Contemporary German Studies in Washington, DC offers internships to strengthen German-American relations. Applications close April 1, 2021.
The Good Traitor
Online screening begins March 5, Cinematheque
Learn about Henrik Kauffmann, Denmark’s ambassador to the U.S. during WWII, who declared himself the only representative of a free Denmark following its surrender to Germany. Online screening fee is $12.
Latin America
Farm Worker Webinar
March 8, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Virtual
This InterReligious Task Force webinar will compare the ways in which COVID-19 has impacted farmworkers in Nicaragua and the United States. Register in advance here.
Middle East
Research Internship Requiring Arabic Language
The Program on Governance and Local Development (GLD) is currently seeking interns for research projects on migrant integration in Sweden, Jordan, and Turkey. Knowledge of Arabic is required. Fall application deadline is April 20.
Stray
Online screening begins March 5, Cinematheque
This largely wordless documentary follows a stray dog in Istanbul as she encounters Syrian refugees. Online screening fee is $12.
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