Some HLS students find that internships evolve naturally from the ties they make through their research or out in the community. There are plenty of other ways to land an internship, too. Staff at the Walter Center for Career Achievement can help you explore the possibilities and coach you through the application and interview process.
Internship Course
At the Hamilton Lugar School, you may apply to receive academic credit for your internship (paid or unpaid). This credit may apply to your degree requirements.
You are not required to apply for credit although some employers may require that you enroll in a course. Students who need more course credits also may wish to inquire about earning this type of credit.
You earn the credit by applying to:
- SGIS X373, Internship in Global and International Studies (1-3 credits)
Apply for the HLS Internship Course
Deadlines to apply:
- Spring semester: Feb. 1
- Summer: June 1
- Fall semester: Oct. 1
Documentation required after completion of internship:
- Self-Evaluation: submit Site Evaluation including Journal and Reflection
- Internship Employer Evaluation Form
Internship Funding
HLS students who would like to complete summer internships may qualify for funding through the Dean’s Scholarship. Questions can be directed to hlsscho@iu.edu.
Internship Opportunities
Summer 2021 Internships
World Resources Institute has partnered with the Hamilton Lugar School to offer internship opportunities in sustainability, climate, and nonprofit management for HLS students majors and minors!
Check out the below opportunities and follow the link to apply on their website. If you have questions, please reach out to Ashlynne Bender, ashbende@iu.edu
Partnerships, P4G Internship
P4G brings together business, government, and civil society organizations in innovative public-private partnerships to advance solutions to help meet humanity’s greatest needs in food and agriculture, water, energy, cities, and circular economy
This internship is based at P4G’s Global Hub hosted at World Resources Institute. You will work primarily with P4G’s Partnerships Team and will also work in coordination with P4G’s Operations, Engagement, Communications, and Investment Teams.
As part of this internship, you will gain experience in stakeholder management, project administration, data management, monitoring & evaluation and funding selection in a high-profile international initiative. You will play an active role in the implementation of P4G’s partnership acceleration and funding and support the selection process for the next cohort of P4G partnerships.
For the full internship summary and information on how to apply, visit https://jobs.jobvite.com/wri/job/olEFefwC
Rotational Non-Profit Management Internship
Through this internship, you will receive robust training in a diverse range of WRI operations duties, including project financial management, grant, and sub-agreement management, development and fundraising, finance and accounting, and human resources. Operations teams create the infrastructure that facilitates the success of WRI's mission and are foundational to WRI being able to achieve impact.
During the first three weeks, you will participate in a rotational training curriculum involving in-depth seminars, guided learning modules, and assignments that will provide in-depth insight into the topics and responsibilities encompassing non-profit management.
For the remaining duration of your internship, you will work directly with a WRI program or center, in alignment with your interests, to shadow experienced operations staff and support the completion of typical Project Coordinator assignments that will allow you to apply your knowledge of WRI’s systems and processes in real-life scenarios. During your direct placement with a team, you will work on programmatic deliverables, provide ongoing operations support and manage other special projects. Examples of potential projects include completing a Project Management for Development Professionals (PMD Pro) training & certification, compiling funder financial reports, designing a strategy to integrate project operations and communications, and forecasting your team’s quarterly budget. By the end of the internship, you will be equipped with diverse skills and applied knowledge in non-profit management, financial management, development, and operations.
For the full internship summary and information on how to apply, visit https://jobs.jobvite.com/wri/job/oPOHefwi
Students accepted into one of these internships should reach out to Ashlynne Bender, ashbende@iu.edu for information on the Dean’s Scholarship.
Center for the Study of Global Change
The Center for the Study for Global Change (Global Center) at Indiana University is recruiting one (1) Research and Program Assistant (RPA) to support a range of global teaching and learning projects run by Dr. Elisheva Cohen.
The RPA will work for five (5) hours a week over the spring semester, beginning on March 15, with the possibility of additional hours in the summer. This RPA position includes general research assistance, with a focus on identifying and reviewing relevant academic literature, editing and formatting work, and coding research data. The RPA will also support educational programming for K-12 teachers with tasks including developing, expanding, and revising materials, and coordinating program logistics.
The RPA will receive $15.00 per hour.
Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate will be flexible, hard-working, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
- S/he will have strong organizational skills and experience coordinating program logistics.
- S/he should have a background in qualitative research and relevant experience in research and writing (demonstrated through previous professional experience and/or relevant coursework).
- Familiarity with educational research, particularly in the fields of education in emergencies and/or teaching and learning is preferred.
- Graduate students preferred, but BA students may apply.
To apply, candidates should send the following to Elisheva Cohen, ellcohen@iu.edu, by Wednesday, March 10.
- A short statement of interest (2 paragraph maximum) in the position;
- A short CV (3 page max), including contact information for two (2) references
Review of applications and interview scheduling will begin upon receipt. A successful candidate would ideally start work on or before March 15.