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JULY 1 Deadline: The Wilson Center Fall 2014 Internship
December 24, 2019
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 Fall 2014 Research Assistant Internship Openings

           The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars is looking for qualified students (advanced undergraduate or graduate) interested in being part-time research assistant interns in the Fall 2014 semester.  An intern typically works 12-15 hours a week per scholar.  (The number of hours can be adjusted accordingly to fulfill academic requirements).

The priority deadline to apply is July 1, 2014.  We will start matching scholars and interns, but will accept intern applications after this date.  Internship positions are open until filled so applying early is strongly recommended.

The following reading and writing foreign language skills are useful and applicants should indicate their level of proficiency on the application form:  Arabic, Czech, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Persian, Polish, Russian, or Spanish.

Click here for The WWICS Internship Application Form and detailed instructions.

 The application materials consist of:

1.  a completed WWICS Internship Application Form

2.  Cover Letter (indicating academic interests or areas of interest)

3. Current Resume (indicating relevant coursework)

4.   3-to-5 page Writing Sample or excerpt of a recent research paper with separate Works Cited page

5.  2 Letters of Recommendation (do not have to be sealed by recommender); highlighting writing, research, and/or language skills would be helpful; *if you don’t have recommendation letters readily available, please include three references

6.  Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable)

 Please submit your application materials in ONE COMPLETE package to:

Ms. Krishna Aniel
Intern Coordinator and Education Program Specialist
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20004-3027
E-mail:

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Fax: (202) 691-4001
Website: www.wilsoncenterhttp://www.wilsoncenter.org/opportunities/Internship.org/internships

Please Note:

 1.   Most interns are unpaid and doing an internship for academic credit. However, a modest stipend may be available if the student is not receiving academic credit.

2. Because of the large number of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please do not contact to confirm the receipt of your application. If you would like to confirm the receipt of your application, please mail it with a tracking number, delivery confirmation, or email read receipt.

3. Interviewed candidates will be contacted within approximately 4-6 weeks of the prescribed deadline. However, we may receive last minute intern requests from other scholars.