Internships

The History Department encourages students to look for links to opportunities beyond campus and to pursue
their interests in real-life situations, but we do not give academic credit for work experiences. We gladly pass along notices from internship/work agencies that are received by the department.

Students who find appropriate internship positions may be able to combine their experience with independent academic work, under faculty supervision, and receive credit through our Reading Course, History 395. Students must make their own arrangements with an appropriate faculty member, usually with a professor who knows them. The student is expected to propose his or her own topic and then work with the faculty member to develop the course requirements (reading list, assignments, papers, evaluation, number of credits, etc.)

University of Michigan websites:

Michigan in Washington Program
An opportunity for 20-25 University of Michigan undergraduates from all majors to spend a fall or winter term in Washington, D.C. The program provides a unique chance for students to combine coursework with field experience in an internship that reflects each student's area of interest.

MIW POSTER SESSION by Winter 2008 Cohort
Monday, Sept. 8 from 4-6 p.m.
Eldersveld Room, 5th floor Haven Hall
DEADLINE TO APPLY for Winter 2009 is September 26, 2008.

Public Service Intern Program -
Assists talented students from ALL academic disciplines in securing summer internship positions in Washington D.C. with congressional and congressional support offices, executive offices and agencies, judicial offices, special interest and lobby organization, arts/museums, non-profits, and print and broadcast media. PSIP is one of the nation's largest and most respected internship programs.

Some previous positions were with the State Department, Congressional Black Caucus, U.S. Attorney's Office, Common Cause, Republican National Committee, Sierra Club, Smithsonian, ABC News, and many congressional offices. APPLICATIONS are accepted in early fall for the following summer.

PSIP MASS MEETINGS in Weill Hall, Betty Ford Classroom
September 18 and September 25, 2008
5:30-6:30 p.m.


University of Michigan Alumni NetWorks- UM alumni database can be searched by career field, state, firm name. Students are matched with alumni mentors.

University of Michigan International Center - Resource for jobs and internships abroad.

The Career Center Internship Resources
Internship Postings
Internship Websites (commercial)
Internship Bibliographies from the CC Library for various fields


Career Center Connector - connection to employers seeking to hire UM, Ann Arbor students for internships and permanent positions. It includes job and internship listings, online resume collections, employer presentation information, as well as on-campus interviewing opportunities. The Connector is one resource to assist in your job and/or internship search and should be used in combination with additional resources and strategies. Register on-line at the Career Center website.

Government internship websites:

U.S. State Department - The Department manages several student employment programs that enable students to get experience in a foreign affairs environment through on-the-job experience. Some students work in Washington, DC and others have the opportunity to work at an embassy overseas.

The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars - combines internships with academic seminars in the Washington D.C. area.

Smithsonian Institution Office of Fellowships

Library of Congress

studentjobs.gov - One-stop shop for information on government agencies with student internship and employment opportunities.

International internship websites:

CDS International - Professional internship programs abroad.

Winant and Clayton Volunteers - Summer community service volunteer projects in the U.K. (especially London)

BUNAC offers US students and young people work/travel programs to Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Each program offers a unique insight into life in a completely new culture and a chance to spend extended time working and travelling overseas. In addition BUNAC USA offers a volunteer placement program in South Africa.

RIght to Play International Through SportWorks program, sport and play activities are implemented to enhance healthy child development and build community capacity in more than 20 countries throughout Africa and Asia. Funded, one-year positions in Africa, South and Southeast Asia. http://www.righttoplay.com

Amity Volunteer Teachers Abroad Programoffers teaching opportunities in a variety of countries for intern teaching asssistants and for experienced teachers. Assignments range from 2 months to a full academic year. Apply 3 to 6 months before you wish to start teaching abroad. http://www.amity.org/intern.html

Foundation For Sustainable Development (FSD) Internships in Africa and Latin America Apply by March 1 for all summer programs (times other than summer, for 2-12 months, also available). http://www.fsdinternational.org/

Other internship websites:

Gilder Lehrman History Scholars Program - Summer program in New York City
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History invites college sophomores and juniors with a serious interest in American history and academic excellence in the field to apply for one of 15 History Scholarships that encompass a six-week residential research program in New York City running from June to July. 50 awards for runners-up, who will be named Finalists, are invited to an all-expenses-paid week-long program in New York City. Gilder Lehrman website

Johns Hopkins University - Center for Talented Youth - assist in teaching at summer enrichment programs for talented youth in the eastern and western U.S. Residential and day programs. Room and board and a small salary are provided. Application consideration begins at the end of January for the summer programs. APPLY IN JANUARY FOR THE FOLLOWING SUMMER.

The Carter Center - Unique and diverse opportunities for undergraduate juniors and seniors, recent graduates, and graduate/professional students who are interested in contemporary international and domestic issues.

The National Assembly Directory of Internships - database lists over 2000 internships in more than 500 non-profit service organizations.

SCA - The Student Conservation Association, Inc. Environmental conservation internships, some with historical elements.

Rising Star Internships - U.S. internships listed by area of interest.

InternWeb - searchable list of internship postings, with many in the western U.S. and larger cities.

campuscareercenter.com

Funding for Internships

University of Michigan International Institute: Individually Developed Overseas Internship Awards. Grants to fund overseas internships for students who will be returning to campus.

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