IIP Placements in Asia and the Pacific
| Australia | Japan | Singapore |
| Bangladesh | Laos | South Korea |
| Cambodia | Mongolia | Taiwan |
| China | Malaysia | Thailand |
| East Timor | Philippines | Uzbekistan |
| India |
Note: Princeton in Asia also offers summer teaching and workplace internship opportunities to Princeton undergraduates in China, India, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
AUSTRALIA
Research School of Earth Sciences (RSES), The Australian National University (ANU)
Location: Canberra, Australia
ANU Geosciences has been rated as the top university program in Australia and in the top ten of its class in the world. RSES is a leader in research into the physics, chemistry, material properties, and environmental conditions of the Earth. The research of the School is directed towards understanding the nature of the Earth and its environment, and is organized through four main research areas, Earth Chemistry, Earth Environment, Earth Materials & Processes & Earth Physics. Many research themes link members of the areas, building on strong discipline strengths to provide a powerful interdisciplinary approach as indicated on the website's research pages. One of the major projects of the research center is compiling a database of zircons sampled from the world’s major rivers with the ultimate aim of understanding the style of continental growth through time. To do this, they must sample the river, use a single collector ICP-MS to date the grain by the U-Pb method, analyze the oxygen isotope composition of the grains (using SHRIMP), and then obtain its Lu-Hf isotope composition at the time of crystallization. The oxygen is used as a guide to calculations that model composition, and it is the model age that is used to decide when those atoms now in the zircon left the mantle and took up residence in the crust. Two models exist: constant growth of continental crust with time, or episodic, which is it? The IIP interns for this project will learn how to run all of these instruments, with supervision, and will be responsible for their own river, including the interpretation of the data. It is possible that Australian river or dune sand could be used for this exercise and thus some minor field work would be involved. All field work expenses would be covered. The laboratory time for one river would be approximately three work days spread out over a month. Data reduction and interpretation will take approximately a work week. Academic background or interests: intern must be lab-oriented and organized. Note taking and organizational skills are required. Technical skills in geochronology and isotope geochemistry would be an asset. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns. Additional information on the possible placements can be found below:
- Ocean Modeling in Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory, Department of Earth Physics : The IIP intern will work in ocean modeling in a leading geophysical fluid dynamics laboratory, which specializes in geophysical processes, ranging from convection (and plate tectonics) in the solid mantle of the earth, through volcanic processes, to oceanographic processes and climate dynamics. The IIP intern will work with researchers on any of several current projects, which include the energetics of turbulent mixing in flows between ocean basins and dense bottom overflows from marginal seas, the dynamics of the Antarctic Circumpolar Current under the driving forces of wind stress and buoyancy fluxes, and the dynamics of the global deep overturning circulation. Involvement in either laboratory experiments or advanced computational modeling is possible. IIP applicants should have a well-developed capability in mathematics or physics and an aptitude for practical laboratory work.
- Seismology or Mathematical Geophysics, Department of Earth Physics: One placement is available in either seismology or mathematical geophysics. Depending on the interests and experience of the IIP intern, studies can be either observationally or more theoretically oriented. The former is likely to involve use of an existing large database of seismological observations for delineating subsurface structure of the Australian Continent and surrounding regions, or deeper mantle. The latter can be either in some aspect of theoretical seismology or the study of methods of solution of geophysical inverse problems. There is also a large emphasis on novel mathematical and computational technique development within the group applied to seismic imaging and methods of seismic wave propagation. Applicants should have a well-developed capability in mathematics or physics and an aptitude for computational work.
- Space Geodesy, Research School of Earth Sciences, Department of Earth Physics: One placement is available in space geodesy and the response of the Earth to climate change and surface loading. The research of the Geodynamics Group is focused on using space-based observations to study changes on Earth. With strong backgrounds in geodesy, these researchers are studying a wide range of topics, including crustal deformation (tectonic drift, earthquakes), glacial isostatic adjustment as well as climate-related topics such as sea level rise and melting of polar ice sheets. Space-geodetic missions such as satellite altimeters (Jason-2, Envisat, IceSAT), space gravity (GRACE) and positioning systems (e.g. GPS) provide the observations for these studies. The research involves generating numerical models and processing the data such that estimates of these geophysical signals can be made. We know that Antarctica and Greenland are melting because of the satellite altimetry and GRACE missions; we know the global pattern of sea level rise only because of the satellite altimetry missions. The IIP intern will work as part of a team to study some aspect of changes on Earth using space-geodetic observations. There are many possible projects from which to choose: improving the modelling of satellite orbits, estimating changes in groundwater aquifers, quantifying crustal strain across continents and/or known active fault zones, deriving estimates of regional sea level rise, measuring actual melting rates of polar regions. Strengths in maths/physics are essential for this internship. Possible projects include developing software to model satellite orbits, processing actual satellite observations to derive estimates of geophysical processes on Earth, developing and assessing different types of models for certain processes. The work is computationally intensive and the intern could be involved in writing software, processing data, deriving estimates, interpreting and evaluating the results. Previous IIP interns have worked on projects that have subsequently been submitted for publication with the intern as a co-author.
BANGLADESH
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a nonprofit organization that creates and evaluates solutions to social and development problems and works to scale up successful ideas through implementation and dissemination to policymakers, practitioners, investors, and donors. Intern tasks may participating in an on-going field experiment; conducting exploratory qualitative work; helping with the IPA dissemination strategy; providing research and/or administrative assistance at IPA's headquarters. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.
CAMBODIA
Council for Legal and Judicial Reform (CLJR)
Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
The CLJR is a state institution with approximately 15 staff members responsible for the overall management and administration of Cambodia’s comprehensive legal and judicial reform. The reform was initiated in 2003 and includes a broad range of reform activities, e.g. activities on improving human rights, strengthening judicial services, law reform, institutional reform, improving access to justice and access to legal information. The IIP intern will join the staff of the Council for Legal and Judicial Reform as an assistant to the Secretary-General for the CLJR and his deputies. The IIP intern will primarily do light research, information retrieval, and writing of memos on issues of relevance for the implementation of Cambodian legal and judicial reform. The IIP intern will work in a diverse environment where a range of state institutions and other national stakeholders cooperate with international development partners to enhance the country’s legal and judicial system. Travel to Cambodian provinces with staff members may be expected. One placement has been created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern.
CHINA
Agricultural Trade Office, Shanghai (Foreign Agricultural Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA)
Location: Shanghai, China
China is currently the second largest market for U.S. agriculture and Shanghai holds China’s largest consumer base with rapidly rising incomes. Therefore, Shanghai is the focus of many trade groups interested in exploring the China market. Since China is still a developing country with a wide range of development and incomes, it is still a challenging market. ATO Shanghai acts as a bridge in introducing American companies to Chinese culture and business practices and identifying market opportunities. China now has the highest number of internet users in the world, so interns in this office have a great responsibility in helping develop and maintain internet programs to reach both Chinese industry groups and consumers with information about products. The IIP interns will have the opportunity to observe firsthand the rapid growth of China’s economy and will contribute to developing web-based market development tools. Duties may include maintenance of the USDA China website, along with its Twitter page, Flickr account, and Turduo video accountt; providing guidance and editing market development reports drafted by non-native English speakers; assistance in coordinating visits by U.S. Governor teams and trade associations; assistance in briefing visiting Congressional and trade delegations; assistance with market development projects including trade seminars, lifestyle media events, menu promotions, chef training seminars, and retail promotions. Basic Mandarin is preferred, but not absolutely necessary. One placement has been created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern.
Bayer (China) Limited
Location: Shanghai, China
Bayer is represented in Greater China by its Bayer HealthCare, Bayer CropScience, and Bayer MaterialScience subgroups and the service company Bayer Technology Services, and operates several production facilities here. Bayer's links with China go back to 1882, when the company first began marketing dyes on the Chinese market. Bayer's interests in this exciting region(Mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan) have grown steadily over the years, from step-by-step investment in the early 1990s to large-scale, world-class facilities today. With the commitment of "Bayer's Solution for China's Needs," Greater China has now become Bayer's largest single market in Asia, with sales of around EUR 2.9 billion in 2010. Currently around 11,000 people work for Bayer in Greater China, which is also among the major focuses of the company’s global investment. The intern will assist an internal project manager. All projects service internal customers. The intern would be serving in two general areas:
- Assistant to the team: Support in general administrative tasks and general office affairs (e.g. scheduling of meetings, etc.), document handling, provision of back office support (preparation of charts and presentations)
- Project Management: Possible projects would be SAP roll-out or servicing other specific needs of the finance department. The intern could be assigned a specific project management task that he/she will need to proactively engage
One placement has been created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern. Academic background and/or interest in computer science or finance/accounting is preferred. Candidates should be proficient in Chinese.
China Market Research Group (CMR)
Location: Shanghai, China
CMR provides strategic market intelligence to companies entering or expanding operations in China. CMR helps companies get the information needed to make smarter decisions in China. Its clients come from a variety of industries and range from Fortune 500 companies to SMEs to hedge funds and private equity firms. CMR practices in the following sectors: FMCG, consumer electronics, retail, health and beauty care, travel and leisure, financial services, food and beverage, education chemicals, and autos. Analysts on the ground in China conduct research to help companies determine: Market Entry Strategy, Competitor Analysis, Consumer Insights, Target Account Profiling, Venture Capital/ Private Equity Due Diligence, and Hedge Fund/ Stock Analysis. IIP interns will learn how to conduct research and analyze data in many sectors in China (the specific sectors will depend on when the intern starts)--e.g., fashion, cosmetics, chemicals, luxury goods, food and beverage, hedge funds--and will get a good understanding of business trends in China. Responsibilities include data gathering from one-on-one interviews, surveys, focus groups, and telephone interviews; working directly with CMR's senior management to analyze data to develop strategic recommendations for clients; supporting CMR team members’ administrative functions. Intern should have strong oral Mandarin skills (written Mandarin skills ideal). Familiarity with statistics and data analysis is appreciated. IIP candidates from all majors and areas of academic interest welcome; interest in pursuing a career in strategy consulting is a plus. One placement has been created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern.
China Renaissance
Location: Beijing, China
China Renaissance is a leading independent investment bank in China. Established in Beijing in 2004, it focuses on top Chinese entrepreneurs across a broad range of sectors including TMT, consumer products and services, education, health care, financial services, and CleanTech. China Renaissance employs 40 professionals in two offices in Beijing and Shanghai. It offers financial advising services in private placement and mergers and acquisitions to an extensive network of Chinese entrepreneurs. In the past five years it has become the number one adviser to Chinese entrepreneurs and successfully close over $2 billion worth of transactions. It received awards for The Best Boutique Investment Bank in 2006, 2007, and 2008, and 2009. IIP intern responsibilities may include gathering information, assisting in developing client presentations, industry research, building financial spreadsheet models, and working on various projects to support banking teams with day-to-day responsibilities. Basic Mandarin skills are required. Applicants should have a strong interest in investment banking, entrepreneurial spirit, good communication and interpersonal skills, strong analytical/logical skills, and strong numerical skills. One placement has been created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern.
DK Education
Location: Beijing, China
DK Education is China’s fastest growing provider of SAT prep and international education programs. It has have programs in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, and Dongguan, and is hoping to expand into more than a dozen locations within the next 12 months. DK Education is looking for highly-motivated interns to assist with business development, curriculum development, and the training of students. This IIP placement will be based in Beijing, but IIP interns will have the opportunity to travel if they so desire. Responsibilities will include everything from developing new course materials to helping DK Education find new academic partners and interviewing and vetting new teaching candidates. Three placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.
Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute
Location: Hong Kong, China
The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) was founded by the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2000 with a mission of enhancing Hong Kong’s competitiveness in technology-based industries through applied research. In 2006, ASTRI was designated the Hong Kong Research and Development Centre for Information and Communications Technologies by the Innovation and Technology Commission with special goals to perform leading-edge R&D for technology transfer to industry, develop much needed technological human resources, and act as a focal point bringing together industry and university R&D assets. Since its inception, ASTRI has been delivering world-class technologies and customer-focused R&D catering to the needs of industry. Its R&D efforts traverse four interrelated areas, namely Communications Technologies, Enterprise & Consumer Electronics, IC Design and Material & Packaging Technologies. In 2009, the Board of Directors also approved the establishment of a small research team in Bio-Medical Electronics to meet the changing needs of the international communities. These IIP placements are part of the Princeton-HKUST/ ASTRI International Research Program (Reach) of the Keller Center for Innovation in Engineering Education. Click here to see the positions to which you can apply. Four placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns. Note: If you are applying for this placement, put Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute on the IIP Placement application as your first or second choice and then indicate your top two choices of positions in the "additional information or comments" section of the IIP Placement application.
Joint US-China Collaboration on Clean Energy (JUCCCE)
Location: Shanghai, China
JUCCCE is a non-profit organization accelerating the greening of China by catalyzing systemic change in key drivers of energy use by focusing on sustainable urbanization, sustainable industry, and sustainable consumption by convening cross-sector, cross-border influencers to push tipping points. During its first four years, JUCCCE completed a series of mayors’ training courses with the National Academy for Mayors of China, training over 200 mayors and vice mayors from across China, representing over 450 million Chinese citizens. JUCCCE is best known for catalyzing Smart Grid in China to reduce energy use and emissions nationwide. Five placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns. Each of the following positions is a separate placement. On your application, you should indicate the position title as your first and/or second choice.
- Blueprint Research: Blueprint for Impact is a website in development that links insight of experts to innovation in the public domain. The intern will help identify top experts in the energy industries of the US, Europe, and China by becoming familiar with relevant members of organizations, conferences, companies and government. Utilizing JUCCCE’s innovative online platforms, the intern should expect to work on drafting, fine-tuning, and uploading expert profiles; conducting primary and secondary research; and familiarizing him/herself with leaders in the field. Two positions are available, one for a candidate with native fluency in Chinese and one with no language requirement.
- Eco-Tourism Case Study/Site Research: As part of the annual Mayoral Training Program, JUCCCE is developing a course module focused on eco-tourism opportunities in China and how to develop these initiatives. Interns will look for case studies from around China/the world that can serve as good examples for emulation or that offer specific lessons in best-practices. Interns will also work to collate and synthesize vocational training resources from the tourism industry, identify international examples of successful eco-tourism initiatives internationally, and identify and communicate with industry leaders who might participate in or contribute to the project. Online, print, and phone research as well as interviews will be among the responsibilities. Interns may also make site visits. Four positions are available (including positions that require native fluency in Chinese and that have no language requirement).
- Communications Strategy and Media Relations: Interns will be involved in building upon JUCCCE’s existing strategy and relationship network to modernize, grow, and fine-tune the communications approach and media presence for the entire organization as well as flagship programs. Expect to work across multiple platforms, both in the traditional and new media spaces including print and TV and across social networking sites. Relationships with journalists must be developed and managed closely. A blog and monthly newsletter may be among the projects. Two positions are available, one for a candidate with native fluency in Chinese and one with no language requirement.
- Bilingual Lexicon Project Coordinator: JUCCCE is building a reference sourcebook with key sustainability concepts identified, defined, and explained for industry insiders working in China and internationally. This will become the go-to reference to key sustainability concepts between Mandarin/English. The intern must be comfortable taking English-language material covering a broad variety of subjects and accurately but colloquially translating it into Mandarin Chinese. Strong vocabulary across various sectors, including but not limited to policy, international relations, consumption, fashion, food, shopping, transportation, energy, clean technology, business, innovation and travel, is preferred.
J.P. Morgan Chase Bank
Locations: Beijing and Shanghai, China
J.P.Morgan commenced operations in China in 1921. In the following decade, the firm opened branch offices in Shanghai and Tianjin providing financial services to local and foreign companies and government entities. The firm has had its headquarters in Beijing since 1981. Today, J.P.Morgan operates an integrated bank model with leading positions across investment banking, risk management, foreign exchange, bond underwriting, cash management, trade finance, and private equity. The firm won approval from the China Banking Regulatory Commission in July 2007 to become the first locally incorporated foreign bank in Beijing and currently has branches in Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Guangzhou, and Chengdu. IIP interns have the potential to work with a variety of functions, while gaining valuable China knowledge. Responsibilities may include conducting analysis for the Sales teams for a variety of client segmentations across multinational corporations, local corporations, and financial institutions; engaging in country and regional level strategic initiatives in reviewing existing capabilities, conducting analysis, and defining new requirements, etc.; working with various groups and departments to identify areas of improvements and draft proposals for discussion and review; participating in marketing strategy review with hands-on opportunities to deliver end-to-end marketing activities in-country based on business needs. IIP candidates from any concentration or area of academic interest are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have an interest in the financial services industry and in China with a curiosity and desire to learn and experience new cultures/business. Conversational Mandarin is required. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.
Octagon
Location: Beijing, China
Octagon is one of the world’s leading sports and entertainment marketing, representation, and event management firms. With 1,000+ employees in 45 offices worldwide, Octagon has helped more than 500 of the world's top companies and organizations and more than 800 athletes and personalities tap into their passions for sports and entertainment to drive impressive business results. Worldwide, Octagon manages more than 3,200 events. Internships are available in Events and Consulting, as follows:
- Events: assist in sports event registration and media communication; translation or proofreading of documents; research according to request
- Consulting: marketing intelligence research in the sports marketing industry; translation of documents or proofreading; other duties as assigned
IIP interns in both positions will have opportunities to acquire practical experience in the sports marketing field through close cooperation with sports marketing specialist from China and around the world. Applicants must be fluent in Chinese (with basic Chinese writing skills) and possess good communication, research, and analytical skills. Sports and marketing knowledge are assets. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.
Princeton Alumni Association of Beijing
Location: Beijing, China
Interns will help organize existing and develop new initiatives for the Princeton Alumni Association of Beijing’s (PAABJ) to promote Sino-U.S. entrepreneurial activities and raise Princeton's profile in China. Interns will be involved in maximizing the impact of the PAABJ-Tsinghua Innovation Center cooperation by organizing events, speakers, and other platforms for collaboration; liaising with the Princeton Entrepreneurship Club and the Princeton Entrepreneurial Network; assisting in organizing delegations to the U.S. and Princeton delegations coming to China; coordinating on-the-ground events for the PAABJ in Beijing; organizing venue, speakers, and other alumni clubs for joint events; kick-starting philanthropic/charitable efforts for PAABJ; generating China-facing Princeton content online--including but not limited to the PAABJ website, blog, and Weibo account; coordinating Princeton's participation in college fairs for Beijing high schools. Strong working proficiency in spoken Mandarin Chinese is required, and candidates with written Chinese skills are preferred. Candidates should possess good networking skills. One placement has been created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern.
EAST TIMOR
Bridges to Prosperity
Location: Dili and Maliana, East Timor
Bridges to Prosperity is a non-profit organization that provides isolated communities with access to essential healthcare, education and economic opportunities by building footbridges over impassible rivers. By working within the local context and training local technicians, our programs aim to develop locally appropriate designs, which can be economically and safely replicated. Bridges to Prosperity seeks an IIP intern, who will work on construction management. IIP intern responsibilities will include but are not limited to: construction site supervision and quality control assurance, project management, material acquisition and construction site coordination. The IIP intern will be expected to train and work on a cable-suspended bridge project, approximately 60 meters in span. The ideal IIP candidate would have experience working in rural areas of the developing world, and would interest in civil engineering and basic construction. Two placements have been established for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.
INDIA
Ashoka India
Location: Banglalore, India
Ashoka is the global association of the world‘s leading social entrepreneurs—men and women with system changing solutions for the world‘s most urgent social problems. Since 1981, Ashoka has elected over 2,500 leading social entrepreneurs as Ashoka Fellows, providing them with living stipends, professional support, and access to a global network of peers in 70 countries. Ashoka’s vision is to create a world in which "Everyone is a Changemaker." To that end, it is leveraging its asset base of fellows with a broad range of programs that bridge the business and social sectors and are all aimed at transforming societies into communities in which everyone is able to engage in making social change happen. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns in support of two Ashoka programs:
- Full Economic Citizenship-Housing for All (HFA): The HFA program aims to create a self-supporting ecosystem for affordable housing in the entire country. Ashoka brings together all the stakeholders (for-profit developers, CSO’s, architects, and finance providers) and plays a neutral role in enabling building of such affordable houses for the informal sector. The program has successfully tested the models in Ahmedabad and now looking to expand in various other states of India. Applicants for the Full Economic Citizenship/HFA placement should have an academic background or interest in economics/real estate studies, marketing and communication, entrepreneurship, and/or social development. Familiarity with web technologies and logical and creative writing skills would be an asset.
- Ashoka India’s Fellowship Program: This IIP intern will help Ashoka to create critical systems of knowledge capture on Fellows’ work, identify patterns of need and change emerging from the Fellows’ community, and design new models of reporting the Ashoka impact in India. Applicants should have an academic background or interest in political science, economics, sociology, marketing and communication, entrepreneurship, and/or social development.
Bioversity International
Location: New Delhi, India
Bioversity International undertakes, encourages, and supports research and other activities on the use and conservation of agricultural biodiversity, especially genetic resources, to create more productive, resilient and sustainable harvests. Its aim is to promote the greater well-being of people, particularly poor people in developing countries, by helping them to achieve food security, improve their health and nutrition, boost their incomes, and conserve the natural resources on which they depend. The organization is active in over 100 countries worldwide, with more than 300 staff working from some 20 country offices. It is one of the 15 centres of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Bioversity’s headquarters are located just outside Rome, Italy, in Maccarese. Bioversity staff includes specialists in agriculture, forestry, information science and technology, socioeconomics, law and policy, finance and administration. Through the IIP internship program, Bioversity offers invaluable on-the-job training under the guidance of established experts in genetic resources, communications, and policy and law practices that encourage the production of public goods. IIP interns will be assigned to research projects and will learn to work as part of a project team and will gain a broad understanding of issues in international agricultural research for development. IIP internship projects may include a combination of literature searching, research, compilation and analysis of information, database work, and writing reports, papers, and public awareness materials. IIP candidates with interests in agricultural sciences or socioeconomics are encouraged to apply. Six placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns, in one in France, three in Italy, one in India, and one in Malaysia.
- Bioversity placement at Sub Regional Office for South Asia, New Delhi, India (located at the National Agricultural Science Centre, Pusa Campus): This IIP placement is located at Bioversity’s Sub Regional Office for South Asia which is in New Delhi, India. The IIP intern will contribute to the work of the currently ongoing project entitled: “Conservation and Sustainable Use of Cultivated and Wild Tropical Fruit Diversity: Promoting Sustainable Livelihoods, Food Security and Ecosystem Services”. The Asian region is endowed with rich diversity in tropical fruits species with considerable often underexploited, potential for socioeconomic and environmental benefits. The project’s objective is to improve the on-farm and in situ conservation and use of tropical fruit genetic diversity (for mango, citrus, rambutan and mangosteen) by strengthening the capacity of farmers, local communities and institutions through the Community based Biodiversity Management (CBM) approach. Within the framework on this project, the intern will have the following responsibilities: produce and compile short reports/briefs that reflects the major outputs achieved for public awareness purposes; assist in writing project related articles for web site and public awareness materials; assist in the impact assessment and market related research and activities; and present results to project stakeholders and team.
Breakthough (BT)
Location: New Delhi, India
Breakthrough is a global, human rights organization that uses the power of media, pop culture, and community mobilization to inspire people to take action for dignity, equality, and justice. BT seeks to empower individuals and communities to stand for universal human rights by using multimedia tools that transform hearts and minds. Based in India and the United States, Breakthrough addresses critical global issues including violence against women, sexuality and HIV/AIDS, and immigrant rights and racial justice. See, for instance, Bell Bajao! (Ring the Bell!), Breakthrough’s newest campaign against domestic violence. IIP Intern responsibilities may include writing proposals and reports; conducting research on women’s issues and funding sources; using mobile technology for media work, video production and editing; writing blogs; social media marketing; developing a business plan; and monitoring and evaluating. Experience in video editing, software design, content development, or project management would be an asset. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.
Care Foundation
Location: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
Care Rural Health Mission a unit of Care Foundation is doing community health activities for the last 1.5 years in East and West Godavari regions covering 135 villages and around a million population as part of Care Byrraju Foundation. The program was established in 2001 and delivers effective community based healthcare. They also have similar project in 50-Villages in one of the districts of Maharashtra. Three other similar projects are in pipeline (250-villages), probably will take up the shape by next Financial year (First Half). Currently they are treating around 15,000 primary care cases and more than 12,000 Chronic Cases (Hypertension, Diabetes and Dyslipidemia) every month with our subsidized drugs and cost effective care. This can be the basis for basic medical research as well as disease specific. IIP interns will be able to contribute to community primary and chronic healthcare delivery covering areas such as: training, supply chain management, mobile based technology, new healthcare programs, programs monitoring and evaluation, data analysis, and research & development. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns. This IIP internship can be used for completion of the GHP Summer Research Requirement (please check the appropriate box on your application).
Two specific projects are available for IIP interns:
- Project 1: Training division with its commitment for its Quality work in knowledge transfer, which is evidence based is one of the pillars of success in this Project. Depending on the close surveillance done in the past 3-years, we have designed 10 - different Major Modules for the Village Health Coordinators, who have a basic degree of Auxiliary Nursing and Midwifery. Each module is unique in its presentation. We are concentrating more on the Practical approach methodologies rather than Theoretical based. All the modules are designed according to this. We are keen about the Monitoring aspect at the Field level i.e. would like to have a very strong monitoring system to study the knowledge transfer at each level. Every module has sub-topics and major concentration was on triaging which is based on Symptomatology, Clinical Signs, and Diagnostic Information. As there is a huge potential for in-depth research in various fields of medicine in which Village Health Coordinators play a vital role, a proper monitoring system should be adapted for better outcomes of the project.
- Project 2 : Research Evaluation of health status improvement with interventions done in primary and chronic care and. A study to be conducted with a 50 sample study in East and West Godavari Villages, Andhra Pradesh, India
Deworm the World
Location: New Delhi, India
Deworm the World (DtW) is a joint initiative of Innovations for Poverty Action and the Partnership for Child Development. DtW works to improve children’s health and increase access to education by supporting school-based deworming programs. It has so far supported national and state governments to reach over 37 million pre-school and school-age children in 27 countries. In India, this year DtW supported the government of the state of Bihar in deworming over 17 million school-age children making it the largest school-based deworming program globally. DtW also worked with the state of Andhra Pradesh in India to target around 8 million school-age children. The IIP interns will work with the DtW team to help provide in-depth technical assistance and operational support to the government from planning through to monitoring and evaluation, to develop and expand systematic and sustainable school-based mass deworming programs for children. Some of the prominent support areas in the program where the intern will work closely with DtW include advocacy with the governments; writing proposals and other related documents for the program; advising on the design of community sensitization materials; development of training materials and plans, training of master trainers and supporting the training cascades; and designing of a robust monitoring plan as well as supporting monitoring of the program. This placement is ideal for students with interests in public health, economics, political science, or statistics. Technical Skills in project coordination, data management, documentation, and communication would be an asset. Two placements are established for International Internship Program (IIP) interns. Note: This placement is offered in partnership with the Program in Global Health and Health Policy and can be used for completion of the GHP Summer Research Requirement (please check the appropriate box on your application).
Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC)
Location: Kodaikanal, India
FIMRC is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving pediatric and maternal health in the developing world through the implementation of innovative and self-sustainable health improvement programs. Through its network of outpatient clinics and partnerships, FIMRC asserts a multidimensional strategy that includes clinical services, extensive community outreach efforts and health education programs. While on site, IIP interns will spend mornings shadowing doctors in clinics and performing medical tasks in hospitals, partner clinics, and other medical facilities. The IIP Interns will be permitted to perform any medical tasks that they are legally authorized to perform in the U.S. In the afternoons, IIP interns will learn more about the communities that they are serving by learning about the community's culture and what may lead to health risks within the community. They will take that information and devise health outreach programs and presentations to deliver to community members ranging from small children to organized adult groups. The IIP intern will construct these programs independently with some assistance from FIMRC field staff. Interns may also carry out health education seminars for children and families at medical facilities and at centers such as schools or soup kitchens. Education topics may include dental hygiene, nutrition, anatomy, cleanliness, hand washing, or avoiding unhealthy habits.Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.
Google
Location: Bangalore and Hyderabad, India
Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies. In addition to revolutionizing search technology, their projects include working on advanced information-retrieval algorithms, massive scalability and storage solutions, and large-scale applications that enrich the user experience. They also work extensively on networking systems, advertising systems, and complex transaction systems in consumer applications. As a Software Engineering intern at Google India, the IIP interns could end up working on core products and services or those that support critical functions of engineering operations. Whether it's finding new and innovative ways to advance search quality, building computing platform and networking technologies, automating the indexing of videos, or continuing to refine and scale complex auction systems (just to name a few), the selected intern will be developing solutions to some of the most challenging technical problems out there. The IIP interns will research, conceive and develop software applications to extend and improve on Google's product offerings and collaborate on scalability issues involving access to massive amounts of data and information. Specific responsibilities include researching, conceiving and developing software applications to extend and improve on Google's product offering; contributing to a wide variety of projects utilizing natural language processing, artificial intelligence, data compression, machine learning and search technologies; collaborating on scalability issues involving access to massive amounts of data and information; solving all problems that come your way. They have both research-oriented and coding related projects. Tech areas the Google India is working on include Enterprise Apps and Cloud Computing, Google News, Google Maps/ Map Maker, Making the Web Faster (Google Search) etc. This placement is ideal for IIP candidates with interest in computer science. Technical skills in systems software, algorithms, C++, Java, Python, UNIX/Linux or Windows environments, APIs, TCP/IP and network programming would be an asset. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.
Infosys Technologies Ltd.
Locations: Bangalore, Mysore, Hyderabad, and Pune, India
Infosys Technologies Ltd. designs and delivers technology-enabled business solutions and provides a complete range of services by leveraging domain and business expertise and strategic alliances with leading technology providers. Infosys' offerings span business and technology consulting, application services, systems integration, product engineering, custom software development, maintenance, re-engineering, independent testing and validation services, IT infrastructure services and business process outsourcing. Each intern will have his/her own project. IIP interns with interests in liberal arts may work in the following departments: Human Resources, Corporate Marketing, Education and Research, Domain Competency Group, Corporate Planning, Infosys Leadership Institute, Knowledge Management, the Diversity office and individual business office. Students with a technical background are offered the opportunity to work on projects involving cutting edge technologies such as Application QoS, Business Process Management, Collaboration Platforms, CRM, Enterprise Mobility, Environmental Engineering, Grid Computing, Information Management, Knowledge Engineering, Legacy Modernization, Mobile Computing, P2P, Pervasive Computing, Performing Engineering, Security, SOA, Web Services and Web 2.0. Five placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns. The engineering placements are part of the Preparing to Lead Program of the Keller Center for Innovation in Engineering Education and are reserved for engineering students only. Click here for more information about the Preparing to Lead Program.
- Listing of projects for the summer of 2012. You may select any of the projects in India that are listed for BACHELOR’S DEGREE. To search for projects, type BAC (not Bachelors) in the box for Academic Concentration and then scan through the listings. Internships at Infosys will be fully funded for any length of time 8 weeks and above.
To apply: On your IIP application, you should list Infosys as your first or second choice and then list your top two preferences for specific projects in the "additional information/comments" section of the IIP Placement application. (Do not apply directly to Infosys!). You can either write a personal statement for each of your preferences or treat both preferences thoroughly in a single, longer statement.
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
Location: New Delhi, India
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a nonprofit organization that creates and evaluates solutions to social and development problems and works to scale up successful ideas through implementation and dissemination to policymakers, practitioners, investors, and donors. IIP intern tasks may include participating in an on-going field experiment; conducting exploratory qualitative work; helping with the IPA dissemination strategy; providing research and/or administrative assistance at IPA's headquarters. The placement in India (Deworm the World) involves supporting planning and operations in a state where deworming scale-ups are being undertaken and supporting development of analytical and monitoring and evaluation frameworks. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Location: Hyderabad, India (may include travel to Magadi, and Bangalore, India)
IWMI is an international scientific nonprofit organization. They undertake scientific research to help improve water management in developing countries. The key purpose of this is to improve the lives of the people in developing countries and reduce poverty, while still protecting the environment. The major outputs of the organization are the results of the scientific research. How these research results are communicated and the activities undertaken to promote the results and encourage action are critical to the work being able to have positive impact. In order to meet their mission, IWMI must continually be evaluating the effectiveness of its science communications. IIP interns play a key role in this process. Each IIP intern will conduct research in the country where he/she is placed. As part of a team, the IIP intern will contribute towards defining the main products/activities, target audiences, and aims of the different products/activities; designing the survey which will be based on face to face interviews; selecting the survey sample and planning the interview schedule; undertaking the survey; collating the data, analyzing the results, developing recommendations; presenting these and making recommendations for future marketing and communications. The IIP intern must be able to work well with people of different cultures, possess some evaluation experience (conducting surveys, facilitating focus groups, interviewing, data analysis, making presentations, etc.), and be a clear, concise report writer. Two placements have been established for International Internship Program (IIP) interns in India. The project information for the IIP placement in India is as follows:
- Evaluation of initiatives to assist farmers set up cooperatives: The RUAF project (Resource Centers on Urban Agriculture and Food Security) in India has undertaken a wide variety of initiatives to assist farmers to form cooperatives to market their produce. These initiatives included meetings, capacity building and information material provided to farmers, community groups, NGOs and government. This IIP placement will focus on evaluation that will include conducting surveys with the stakeholder groups to see how effective the activities and information materials were.
Unite For Sight
Location: Dhenkanal, Chennai and Patna, India
The Unite For Sight Global Impact Corps is a high-impact immersive global health experience in Ghana, Honduras, and India. IIP interns participating in Unite For Sight's international programs are Global Impact Fellows. They participate daily with local ophthalmologists, local optometrists, and local ophthalmic nurses to eliminate patient barriers to care and to facilitate comprehensive year-round eye care for patients living in extreme poverty. Global Impact Fellows come from very diverse backgrounds, including those interested in public health, medicine, international development, social entrepreneurship, and the social sciences. Global Impact Fellows support and learn from the partner clinics' talented medical professionals who are social entrepreneurs addressing complex global health issues. Through hands-on, structured training, Global Impact Fellows gain a comprehensive understanding about the complexities and realities of global health, and they learn about best practices in volunteerism, global health, social entrepreneurship, and international development. Global Impact Fellows receive a Certificate in Global Health & Program Delivery, and they are nurtured and encouraged to apply their global health delivery skills to become new leaders in global health. They may also participate in the Global Impact Lab, an optional program for Fellows interested in pursuing global health research. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns. Global Health & Health Policy students can fulfill their GHP summer research requirement with this internship if they participate in Unite for Sight’s Global Impact Lab. Please check the appropriate box on your application.
JAPAN
DeNA
Location: Tokyo, Japan
DeNA Co., Ltd. was founded in 1999 by Tomoko Namba, a former partner of McKinsey & Co. The name DeNA is a combination of the genetic term DNA and the "e" from e-commerce. Starting out as an e-commerce company, DeNA has expanded into broader areas of operations including services for mobile phone users, such as social networking services (SNS) and games. DeNA manages Japan’s top mobile portal site "Mobage-Town" (mbga.jp), which provides users with access to games, social media, and community networking tools. As the No. 1 social gaming company in Japan, DeNA is now focusing on international business operations, centered on the U.S. and China. The IIP internship is in Marketing and Strategy (Social Game Business Division, Smartphone Social Game Development Group, Platform Marketing Division, Advertising Sales Team). Projects may include researching and analyzing the global smartphone market, designing and developing DeNA’s global marketing strategy for the U.S. and China, and driving the implementation of a new business scheme. Juniors interested in the global mobile industry, especially those pursuing concentrations/certificates in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, and Mathematics, are encouraged to apply. Japanese language skills are required. Applicants should have a strong desire to work in Japan after graduating. One placement has been created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern.
LAOS
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Location: Vientiane, Laos
IWMI is a non-profit organization with a staff of 350 and offices in more than 10 countries across Asia and Africa. IWMI targets water and land management challenges faced by poor communities in the developing world/developing countries and through this contributes towards the achievement of the UN Millennium Development Goals of reducing poverty and hunger and maintaining a sustainable environment. Research is IWMI's core activity. Interns will participate in a project focused on evaluating the effectiveness of how the results of the scientific research IWMI conducts are communicated. Each IIP intern will conduct research in the country where he/she is placed. As part of a team, the IIP intern will contribute towards defining the main products/activities, target audiences, and aims of the different products/activities; designing the survey which will be based on face to face interviews; selecting the survey sample and planning the interview schedule; undertaking the survey; collating the data, analyzing the results, developing recommendations; presenting these and making recommendations for future marketing and communications. The IIP intern must be able to work well with people of different cultures, possess some evaluation experience (conducting surveys, facilitating focus groups, interviewing, data analysis, making presentations, etc.), and be a clear, concise report writer. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.
MALAYSIA
Bioversity International
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Bioversity International undertakes, encourages, and supports research and other activities on the use and conservation of agricultural biodiversity, especially genetic resources, to create more productive, resilient and sustainable harvests. Its aim is to promote the greater well-being of people, particularly poor people in developing countries, by helping them to achieve food security, improve their health and nutrition, boost their incomes, and conserve the natural resources on which they depend. The organization is active in over 100 countries worldwide, with more than 300 staff working from some 20 country offices. It is one of the 15 centres of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Bioversity’s headquarters are located just outside Rome, Italy, in Maccarese. Bioversity staff includes specialists in agriculture, forestry, information science and technology, socioeconomics, law and policy, finance and administration. Through the IIP internship program, Bioversity offers invaluable on-the-job training under the guidance of established experts in genetic resources, communications, and policy and law practices that encourage the production of public goods. IIP interns will be assigned to research projects and will learn to work as part of a project team and will gain a broad understanding of issues in international agricultural research for development. IIP internship projects may include a combination of literature searching, research, compilation and analysis of information, database work, and writing reports, papers, and public awareness materials. IIP candidates with interests in agricultural sciences or socio-economics are encouraged to apply. One placement has been created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern in Malaysia. Here is the project description for this IIP placement in Malaysia:
- Reviewing the status of plant genetic resources in Asia, the Pacific and Oceania region: This IIP placement is located at Bioversity International’s Regional Office for Asia, the Pacific and Oceania (APO). The office serves as the central coordinating office for the Asia, Pacific Region servicing 45 countries. The bulk of activities being undertaken in this region evolve around plant genetic resources and agrobiodiversity research which are spread across the four major research programmes of Bioversity International namely the Diversity for Livelihoods Programme (DfL), Understanding and Managing Biodiversity Programme (UMB), Commodities for Livelihoods Programme (CfL) and Global Partnerships Programme (GPP). The IIP intern will have the following responsibilities: Review the documents available on PGR (in-situ and ex situ) for the countries in the APO Region; Collect current data on the PGR (in-situ and ex situ) from the different countries; Collect information on the different ex situ protocols used in PGR management; Collect information on the different in situ strategies employed by the different countries; Compile updated information on the PGR status; and prepare a seminar and final report on activities carried out during the internship.
MONGOLIA
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
Location: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a nonprofit organization that creates and evaluates solutions to social and development problems and works to scale up successful ideas through implementation and dissemination to policymakers, practitioners, investors, and donors. Intern tasks may participating in an on-going field experiment; conducting exploratory qualitative work; helping with the IPA dissemination strategy; providing research and/or administrative assistance at IPA's headquarters. The placement in Mongolia involves hands-on work with new data from groundbreaking economic experiments. Duties may include: reviewing questionnaires and data sets when they arrive; working with contractors and local counterparts to improve data collection, data entry, and data management processes; cleaning and preparing data for analysis; and conducting preliminary analyses. A second placement involves helping to manage and oversee data collections occurring in various parts of the county. Duties would include: helping to develop and refine survey instruments; developing systems for managing enumerators and checking their work; etc. One placement has been created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern.
PHILIPPINES
NOTE: All placements in the Philippines are tentative as there is currently a State Department Travel Warning issued for the Philippines. Interns will not be placed in a country that carries a State Department Travel Warning.
Stiftung Solarenergie Philippines
Location: Manila, Philippines
Stiftung Solarenergie (StS) Philippines is a social enterprise organization that strives to combat rural poverty by providing all off-grid villages with access to innovative technology solutions powered by solar energy. One in four Filipinos lack access to electricity. The vast majority of these 25 million individuals live in isolated coastal and mountainous regions across the country. StS Philippines is engaged in illuminating off-grid households via solar home lighting systems, installing community-level solar applications such as computer labs and water pumps, empowering beneficiaries through education and capacity building, and mobilizing citizen-sector support for efforts to eradicate energy poverty. StS catalyzes change by leveraging both market-based as well as philanthropic resources, working in tandem with social businesses and community-based organizations to ensure sustainable impact at the grassroots level. IIP interns will assume significant responsibilities and gain the opportunity to support ongoing community development work at the grassroots level. The responsibilities of the IIP intern will include working on projects related to designing, piloting, and evaluating household and community level solar energy solutions, such as the design of solar homes (lighting, radios, phone charging, TV, fan, refrigerator), solar community learning centers (computers and educational content), and solar lamp rental facilities. Also, IIP interns can contribute to the communication and publicity of advocacy campaigns that aim to mobilize resources and raise awareness on rural electrification issues. This placement is ideal for IIP candidates interested in economic and community development, the environment, technology and social enterprises. Online media, graphic design, and video editing skills would be an asset but are not required. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.
SINGAPORE
aidha
Location: Singapore, Singapore
aidha is a not-for-profit organization that delivers financial and entrepreneurship education to women migrant workers who want to expand their economic opportunities and build brighter futures for themselves and their families. Inspired by UNIFEM’s National Committee, aidha provides confidence-building, money management, entrepreneurship training, and the micro-credit services necessary to launch small businesses. Singapore is an English-speaking country, but an intern with Mandarin, Tamil, Bahasa, or Bangla language skills would be equipped to make a unique contribution. Three placements have been established for International Internship Program (IIP) interns, who will work on any of the four projects:
- Project 1: Research - aidha invests heavily in impact assessment to better understand the consequence of our programs for our students and their families in the home country. They use this insight both to improve our service delivery and to ensure that their donors, friends, and the general public fully understand the how powerfully aidha is impacting lives. For this project, they are looking for a personable and creative individual to 1) conduct interviews with their students, 2)support them in the development of ‘slide casts’ telling the stories of their lives, and 3)facilitate the distribution of this personal ‘documentaries’ to their virtual community of aidha friends. Minimal travel will be required for this project.
- Project 2: Educational Program Development – aidha develops and improves its educational programs on a regular basis for a variety of community groups. The educational programs they currently offer are the financial compass club, leadership club, computer workshops and the venture club, and they offer these to migrant workers as well as low-income Singaporeans. They are looking for motivated individuals who can help them in 1) designing the structure of new programs, 2) conducting research for the content of the programs and 3) creating course material (student materials, mentor materials and other support materials). The IIP intern will be working with aidha’s program development team and other external experts.
- Project 3: Technology Enhancement – aidha relies on technology for different purposes: to recruit students, to reach out to the general public on their mission, to attract volunteers, to raise funds amongst others and to teach classes amongst others. They are looking for a technical savvy individual to design websites, maintain and improve their hardware and network connections, and explore opportunities in the area of online teaching et cetera.
- Project 4: Video materials development - aidha is currently developing a new educational program for aspiring micro-entrepreneurs. Delivered with the same content quality as many international MBA programs, the program will feature significant opportunity for participants to hone their entrepreneurial and business management insight through review and analysis of video case studies. Each of these studies will feature the problems/challenges faced by micro entrepreneurs in Singapore or in the home countries of Indonesia, Philippines, India, Myanmar, or Sri Lanka. They look for creative, committed, energetic individuals who can assist us in 1) recruiting case study subjects, 2) researching the business issues those individuals face, 3) creating (filming, editing, translating) the final 5-10 minute video case studies, and 4) supporting aidha’s educational experts in creating the final package of video cases, on-line support tools, and other reference materials needed to launch this project. To complete this work, the IIP intern would be expected to travel extensively around Singapore.
AWARE, or the Association of Women for Action and Research, is Singapore’s leading women’s rights advocacy group. Since its formation in 1985, it has carried out research into gender inequality and other issues relevant to women and advocated for changes in laws, policies, and mindsets that discriminate against women. AWARE also has a direct services arm and is building its training services. AWARE welcome interns who have an interest in gender issues, sociology, and southeast Asia and can help in research and advocacy work and/or training programs. IIP intern responsibilities will include assisting in day-to-day operations, including training and communication programs; generating bi-weekly newsletters; primary and secondary research; and report writing. AWARE's current research projects/programs examine the laws, policies, and issues that women face in the areas of human rights (society and work place discrimination), economics (wage), and media (body image). Strong writing ability would be an advantage, as would web/new media skills. The language of this IIP internship is English. Academic background in gender studies, sociology, and/or Southeast Asia/Asia would be an asset. Two placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns. View a Powerpoint presentation (.pdf) by a past intern at AWARE
Location: Singapore, Singapore
IMB is an institute in the biomedical sciences cluster of Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). It started operating in 2007 with a coalescence of research programs from the Centre for Molecular Medicine and the laboratories of the Singapore Stem Cell Consortium. It has already been joined by groups from top institutions in Singapore and the U.S. and from the biotechnology industry. The overarching goal of the lab in which IIP interns would be placed is to develop efficient protocols that convert pluripotential HESCs into functional beta cells. If produced in bulk and in a clinically-compliant fashion, these cells could provide an inexhaustible supply of material for the treatment of type 1 diabetes. The lab focuses on three general questions: (1) how to produce bona fide DE from HESC; (2) how to assign pancreatic fate to this progenitor population; and lastly (3) how to specifically direct the progressive specification of early pancreatic cells toward the mature beta cell fate. Manpower is apportioned equally among these aims, and successful IIP interns will be paired with a senior member of the lab to pursue one of these fast-moving projects. Applicants should have competency in basic molecular biology and a keen interest in biomedical research. One placement has been created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern.
SOUTH KOREA
Citizens’ Alliance for North Korean Human Rights (NKHR)
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Citizens’ Alliance for North Korean Human Rights was established in 1996 and is a non-profit, non-partisan NGO devoted to raising awareness on human rights violations in North Korea both domestically and abroad through publications, conferences, and campaigns. It also protects the lives and human rights of North Korean refugees in third countries and assists North Korean children and youth through various resettlement programs in South Korea. A working knowledge of Korean is recommended. Three placements have been created for International Internship Program (IIP) interns.Candidates applying for an IIP internship with the NKHR may choose from a variety of activities:
- For the International Cooperation, Campaign and Research Teams: IIP Interns will be responsible for researching assigned human rights/refugee topics, drafting briefing reports, proofreading for publications, assisting in preparations for annual International Conference on North Korean Human Rights and Refugees, preparing and participating in urgent campaigns, researching and preparing weekly e-mail newsletter.
- For the Domestic Education Team: IIP Interns who complete NKHR’s volunteer training program, held annually in the beginning of July, may teach English/art/sports to North Korean children and teenagers during Summer Camp and will participate in various cultural and sports activities with North Korean college students.
TAIWAN
Taiwan Business Topics Magazine
Location: Taipei, Taiwan
This International Internship Program (IIP) internship placement provides the opportunity to learn more about how international business is conducted, particularly the economic, political, and social environment in which business is done in Taiwan. The IIP intern will be considered as part of the reporting staff of the Taiwan Business Topics monthly magazine--researching (largely by conducting interviews) and writing articles for publication, as well as helping with proofreading and other editorial tasks. The IIP intern will function as a magazine reporter without close day-to-day supervision; therefore, successful applicants must possess the ability to work well independently and demonstrate strong oral and written communications skills. The IIP intern will also have the opportunity to attend speeches, presentations, and other events sponsored by the American Chamber of Commerce. Mandarin skills would be an asset. One placement has been created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern.
THAILAND
Prasat Neurological Institute
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Prasat Neurological Institute is under the Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health, and the only Neurological Institute of Thailand. The Institute provides medical services for neurological patients, trains medical personnel, and conducts research and development and policy advocacy on the neurological problems of Thailand. The Institute also has had training centers for neurosurgeons and neurologists, neurological nurses, and EEG for medical personnels for more than 30 years. The Institute is capable of providing services for up to 180,000 outpatients, 5,000 inpatients, and 1,500 surgical procedures annually. The institute is committed to good governance and aims to provide patients with the best quality of care. Prasat Neurological Institute's service includes the following specialty clinics: Botulinum Toxin A, Neurosurgical, Child Neurology, Neurology, Dental, Ophthalmology, Diabetic, Parkinson, Epilepsy, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Rehabilitation, Memory, and Stroke. Intern responsibilities may include epidemiology and other medical research and the intern will also work on other processes such as clinical data collection, data management, etc. Three placements have been established for International Internship Program (IIP) Interns. IIP candidates with interests in medicine and public health are encouraged to apply.
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC)
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
The IOC, established in 1960 by a UNESCO resolution, develops, promotes, and facilitates international oceanographic research programs and provides international leadership in the development of educational and training programs and technical assistance essential for marine research. Headquartered in Paris, IOC has established its regional offices in Asia-Pacific and Caribbean regions. The regional offices are devoted to the promotion, coordination, and development of regionally rooted activities on marine scientific research, observations, and capacity building. This placement will involve marine scientific research on coral reefs, remote sensing, numerical modeling on linking oceanography-coastal area management, and climate change at the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources of Thailand, Chulalongkorn University, Kasetsart University, and others. IIP interns will become familiar with the purpose, goals, and work procedures of the IOC/WESTPAC by participating in program activities, learning how projects are implemented, and assisting in the organization of regional workshops, meetings, and conference activities. One placement has been created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern.
UNESCO Bangkok/HIV Prevention and Health Promotion (HP2)
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
UNESCO Bangkok promotes international co-operation, sets standards and disseminates information in the fields of education, the natural sciences, the social and human sciences, culture and communication in the Asia and Pacific region. HP2 is responsible for coordinating UNESCO's efforts in regard to HIV, Adolescent Reproductive and School Health both within the regional office and in the field. Its strategy is to increase involvement of and cooperation among all UNESCO sectors responding to these issues and ensure that their respective activities are cultural appropriate and well coordinated. One placement has been created for an International Internship Program (IIP) intern.
UZBEKISTAN
International Water Management Institute
Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan|
IWMI is an international scientific nonprofit organization. They undertake scientific research to help improve water management in developing countries. The key purpose of this is to improve the lives of the people in developing countries and reduce poverty, while still protecting the environment. The major outputs of the organization are the results of the scientific research. How these research results are communicated and the activities undertaken to promote the results and encourage action are critical to the work being able to have positive impact. In order to meet their mission, IWMI must continually be evaluating the effectiveness of its science communications. IIP interns play a key role in this process. Each IIP intern will conduct research in the country where he/she is placed. As part of a team, the IIP intern will contribute towards defining the main products/activities, target audiences, and aims of the different products/activities; designing the survey which will be based on face to face interviews; selecting the survey sample and planning the interview schedule; undertaking the survey; collating the data, analyzing the results, developing recommendations; presenting these and making recommendations for future marketing and communications. The IIP intern must be able to work well with people of different cultures, possess some evaluation experience (conducting surveys, facilitating focus groups, interviewing, data analysis, making presentations, etc.), and be a clear, concise report writer. Two placements have been established for International Internship Program (IIP) interns in Uzbekistan. The project information for the placement in Uzbekistan is as follows:
- Evaluation of assistance given to set up farmer-driven Water User Associations: For over 10 years, IWMI has been working in the Central Asia region, former soviet controlled states. IWMI has helped the government set up farmer –driven Water User Associations led by community groups to manage the irrigation water in the rural areas. A number of activities and guides have been produced in the process to assist with this. Evaluation is focused on the effectiveness of the publication “How to establish a Water User Association”, supplementary training material and support associated with this material. This IIP placement will focus on evaluation which will include how helpful and understandable were the guidelines and training material and how were they used or recommendations in them implemented. This will require the IIP intern interviewing a range of stakeholders from farmers, community associations and the government.
