Here is a list of development internships for my students (I'll add to this list as I get time and ideas):

1. Center for Global Development (www.cgdev.org)

Internships at CGD
The Center offers paid and unpaid internships to full-time undergraduate and graduate students.

Research assistant internships are offered to candidates with extensive training in econometrics, microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory and development economics. Interns must be familiar with issues related to development economics and policy analysis, and related topics. Prior experience with statistical packages such as STATA and Excel may be required.

Internships may also be offered to full-time undergraduate and graduate students to help facilitate the Center's communications work and program initiatives. Prior study and/or work experience in economics, public policy, international relations, national security issues, and global health may be required, along with outstanding communication and writing skills.

Intern applicants with prior relevant work experience will be given preference.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and short writing sample to: hrjobs@cgdev.org. Please indicate in the subject line whether you are applying for a research assistant internship or a communications/program initiative internship.

*Application deadline dates are as follows:

Spring Internships: January 30, 2008
Summer Internships: April 30, 2008
Fall Internships July 31, 2008
*Dates are subject to change

2. Inter-American Development Bank (www.iadb.org)

Each summer the Inter-American Development Bank hires up to 40 Summer Interns, for a two months period. The purpose of the Program is to provide an opportunity for university students to become familiar with the operations of the IDB, and to acquire work experience at the professional level through on-the-job training during their summer vacation before returning to their studies.

During their internship, the students are placed in one of the departments or units of the Bank and, to the extent possible, are given assignments relevant to their current studies. Before the end of the summer, the departments and the interns must submit a brief report about their experience in the Bank and provide ideas and suggestions that can help improve the Program in future years.

3. The Carter Center (www.cartercenter.org)

The Carter Center is committed to waging peace, building hope, and fighting disease, and interns have the opportunity to work for Carter Center programs that contribute to this mission. Carter Center interns make vital contributions to the Center's work. In turn, The Carter Center provides a substantive learning experience that serves as a basis for interns to explore their career options and to develop professional skills. Internships are offered during three sessions per year to undergraduate juniors and seniors, graduate students, and recent graduates (graduated in the past 24 months). Prospective interns are those who have demonstrated superior academic ability and who have coursework, professional or personal experience, and career interests related to Carter Center programs. Interns are required to commit a minimum of 20 hours per week, although many choose to work up to 40 hours a week.

4. USAID (www.usaid.gov)

The basic qualifying factors to be eligible to participate in this program are:

U.S. Citizenship
Current Enrollment in a College or University;
A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0

Volunteer Student Intern vacancies are posted on this site when opportunities are available. Please review the vacancies along with additional qualifications and apply to any that interest you by e-mailing the contact person(s) listed. Send a resume, cover letter of your interest and possible dates of involvement.

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