START Internship Program - Applications and Info Sessions!

START Internship Program - Applications and Info Sessions!

Want to know more about START's Program? 

We are excited to announce that we will be providing two information sessions via webinar about START's Internship Program, available for interested applicants! The dates are scheduled for Tuesday, September 25th at 2pm EST and Thursday, October 25th at 1pm EST. Please feel free to share this information with your students or colleagues who may be interested in learning more about our program! For more information and to sign up for the webinars, please see our website: 

• 09/25 Info Session: https://www.start.umd.edu/events/virtual-information-session-internship-program-925
• 10/25 Info Session: https://www.start.umd.edu/events/virtual-information-session-internship-program-1025

If you're interested in setting up a separate webinar for your students or classroom, please let me know and we'd be happy to discuss that as well.

Below is a short summary of the opportunities available. Please visit our website for more information and to access the application form: https://www.start.umd.edu/careers/internships.

Why choose an internship at START?

• Experience working with a large team of dynamic and experienced researchers.
• Exposure to cutting edge theories and methods.
• Deepen your understanding of current issues in terrorism and homeland security.
• Work on projects of immediate interest to the practitioner and policy community.
• Hone and develop a range of transferable skills attractive to future employers.
• Opportunity to work with and meet other students and researchers with similar interests.
• Enrichment activities offering wide opportunities for learning and personal growth, schedule includes simulations, career presentations and research talks.
• Mentorship from START staff and researchers in a successful professional environment.
• Internships can be undertaken for academic credit (depending on approval from your institution and department).

General requirements

Applicants for all internships must:

• Have a good academic record.
• Demonstrate an interest in the subject matter.
• Be able to complete their internship work hours on site at START.
• Agree to attend orientation and training. 
• Submit an application by the deadline, all application packets must include:
• A complete application for the correct semester (available at http://www.start.umd.edu/careers/internships),
• One page resume,
• Cover letter,
• Writing sample,
• Unofficial transcripts from most recent institution.

Each project may have additional requirements, including minimum credit hours, preferred majors and compulsory meeting times. 

How to apply

Priority application deadline Spring 2019: Sunday, October 28, 2018; 11:59pm

Final application deadline Spring 2019: Sunday, November, 2018; 11:59pm

Applicants should visit http://www.start.umd.edu/careers/internships for access to the application system and instructions.

For more information about the projects, requirements and for the application form visit: http://www.start.umd.edu/careers/internships