MINELRES: Call for CPS Research Interns, Spring-Summer 2003

[MINELRES moderator]

Original sender: Snjezana Bokulic <sbokulic@chello.hu>


Call for CPS Research Interns 
Spring-Summer 2003
Application deadline: January 5, 2003

The Center for Policy Studies (CPS) at the Central European University
is currently accepting applications for its research internship program.
Interns will work on a voluntary basis at the CPS office (located in the
Budapest) in a diverse, challenging and exciting environment.  He or she
will contribute to CPS research, help in the development of
publications, the organsiation of public events, and generally
participate in a variety of projects addressing the Central-Eastern
European, Southeast European and Central Asian regions. The internship
cycle will last for a period of  four - six months depending on the
availability of selected applicant. 

The next deadline for submitting application is January 5, 2002 for the
period of  Spring-Summer 2003 (March 1 - August 31 2003). 

Qualifications: 
Interns must have excellent writing, research and communication skills
and must hold at least a BA degree (MA desirable) in an area related to
public policy or political science. Interns should be knowledgeable
about the Eastern European region, Southeastern Europe or Central Asia,
able to work independently and computer literate. Familiarity with
online research and a commitment to working in the region are a bonus.

As the official language of CEU is English, excellent written and oral
skills are essential.

Application Process: 
All applications must include the following materials: 
Resume/CV 
Cover letter explaining the applicant's qualifications and motivation in
applying for the internship. 
The names and contact information (e-mail and telephone numbers) of two
references familiar with your academic or written work. 
An English language writing sample (e.g. publication) no longer than 5
pages in length. 

The deadline for applications for the spring-summer 2003 internship is
January 5, 2002. Applicants will be notified by January 30,  2002, and
will be expected to begin working in Budapest by March 1, 2003.

(Next deadlines for application in 2003: March 1, 2003 for the period of
fall 2003 and October 15 for the period of Spring 2004)

The CEU is unfortunately unable to provide compensation for its interns,
and encourages prospective applicants to seek outside sources of
funding.

For further information on the Internship Program, please contact Zsuzsa
Gabor at gaborzs@ceu.hu

For further information on the Center for Policy Studies please, visit
our website at http://www.ceu.hu/cps/