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Spring 2010 Internships with the Middle East Program
October 01, 2009
Center Description
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars is the living, national memorial to President Wilson established by Congress in 1968 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. It is a nonpartisan institution, supported by public and private funds, engaged in the study of national and world affairs. The Wilson Center establishes and maintains a neutral forum for free, open and informed dialogue. The Center commemorates the ideals and concerns of Woodrow Wilson by providing a link between the world of ideas and the world of policy. The Wilson Center fosters research, study, discussion, and collaboration among a broad spectrum of individuals concerned with policy and scholarship in national and world affairs.
Middle East Program
The Middle East Program was launched in February 1998 in light of the increased engagement of the United States in the region and to explore the profound changes the states in the region are experiencing. Rather than spotlighting day-to-day issues, the Program concentrates on long-term developments and how such issues impact stability and growth in the region and its relations with the United States. The Middle East Program's meetings, conferences and reports assess the policy implications of regional developments (political, economic, and social), the Middle East's role in the international arena, American interests in the region, strategic threats to and from the regional states, and the role and future prospects of the region's energy resources.
Internship Description
Interns will be assigned to work directly with the Middle East Program Staff in support of project activities for 20 hours per week. This is an unpaid internship. Duties will include:
* searching for source material at area institutions and online sources (short and long term projects as assigned);
* analyzing, summarizing and filing research materials;
* proofreading and editing written work;
* attending and reporting on Middle East-related events in and around Washington
* helping Middle East Program staff manage and update the database;
* assisting staff in preparing public events, including managing mailing lists, RSVPs, and physical setup;
* preparing Program materials and publications.
All interns at the Wilson Center are also encouraged to participate in our many panel discussions, conferences and other meetings outside of their Middle East Program responsibilities. A variety of events are regularly available in regional studies and functional issues like conflict resolution, women in conflict, environmental issues, international security issues, Congress, foresight and governance. All interns also receive access to the Wilson Center’s substantial research resources.
Eligibility Requirements
Interns should have an interest in the Middle East, preferably with some coursework related to, and/or experience working on Middle East issues. He/she should have basic computer skills on a variety of software platforms. Excellent research skills and an enthusiastic, responsible approach to unsupervised work are strong assets. Those with excellent writing and/or editing skills are strongly encouraged to apply. Fluency in Arabic or Farsi preferred but not required.
Spring 2010 Internship Deadline: COB November 13, 2009
**No applications will be considered after this date**
Internship term: January – May 2010
Application Procedure
To apply, send your resume, a letter describing how you could contribute to our team and what you are looking to gain from the internship, and a 5-7 page writing sample (can be an excerpt of a longer paper). Clearly state what dates and times you are available to work.
All materials should be submitted together by the internship deadline via e-mail to: mep@wilsoncenter.org
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