Applications are open for the summer 2014 Penn’s
International Internship Program. IIP offers opportunities for undergraduate
and graduate students to intern abroad for eight to twelve weeks over the
summer. The majority of internship placements have been with non-profit or
non-governmental organizations, but the nature of the placements varies
greatly. Internships for summer 2014 will be posted on a rolling basis between
now and January 15th, 2014. The IIP application is a common application for all
the internships.
International Internship Program. IIP offers opportunities for undergraduate
and graduate students to intern abroad for eight to twelve weeks over the
summer. The majority of internship placements have been with non-profit or
non-governmental organizations, but the nature of the placements varies
greatly. Internships for summer 2014 will be posted on a rolling basis between
now and January 15th, 2014. The IIP application is a common application for all
the internships.
Field of Internship: Some IIP placements require office work, while others require hands-on
work at field sites, schools, or clinics. These global opportunities allow
students to apply the academic knowledge they have obtained, while enriching
their overall Penn experience with diverse cultural and international exposure
and valuable work experience.
Course Level: Internship
Internship Provider: University of Pennsylvania
Internship can be taken at: Abroad
work at field sites, schools, or clinics. These global opportunities allow
students to apply the academic knowledge they have obtained, while enriching
their overall Penn experience with diverse cultural and international exposure
and valuable work experience.
Course Level: Internship
Internship Provider: University of Pennsylvania
Internship can be taken at: Abroad
Eligibility: IIP is open
to degree-seeking students at the University of Pennsylvania. Current Penn
freshmen, sophomores, juniors and first-year graduate students are eligible.
to degree-seeking students at the University of Pennsylvania. Current Penn
freshmen, sophomores, juniors and first-year graduate students are eligible.
Internship Open for International Students: Penn’s International Internship Program is open to degree-seeking
students at the University of Pennsylvania
students at the University of Pennsylvania
Is this paid internship? No, Students selected for an IIP internship will receive an award to
offset the cost of round-trip travel from Philadelphia to the internship site
and living expenses. Any costs above the award amount must be covered by the
student. We recommend you talk to past participants about in-country costs and
budgeting for your internship.
offset the cost of round-trip travel from Philadelphia to the internship site
and living expenses. Any costs above the award amount must be covered by the
student. We recommend you talk to past participants about in-country costs and
budgeting for your internship.
Internship Description: Penn’s International Internship Program (IIP) provides opportunities for
outstanding undergraduate and graduate students to intern abroad for eight to
twelve weeks over the summer. The majority of internship placements have been
with non-profit or non-governmental organizations, but the nature of the
placements varies greatly. Some IIP placements require office work, while
others require hands-on work at field sites, schools, or clinics. Each intern
will receive an award to offset their internship-related expenses, including
flight, visa expenses, housing and food, funded by the University of
Pennsylvania. These global opportunities allow students to apply the
academic knowledge they have obtained, while enriching their overall Penn
experience with diverse cultural and international exposure and valuable work
experience. The IIP application is a common application for all the
internships. You are able to state your preference for the internships in your
application, but you may be considered for other internship as well depending
on your skill set and the internships available. You are also welcome to state
no preference and instead focus your application on why the IIP program is a
good fit for you.
outstanding undergraduate and graduate students to intern abroad for eight to
twelve weeks over the summer. The majority of internship placements have been
with non-profit or non-governmental organizations, but the nature of the
placements varies greatly. Some IIP placements require office work, while
others require hands-on work at field sites, schools, or clinics. Each intern
will receive an award to offset their internship-related expenses, including
flight, visa expenses, housing and food, funded by the University of
Pennsylvania. These global opportunities allow students to apply the
academic knowledge they have obtained, while enriching their overall Penn
experience with diverse cultural and international exposure and valuable work
experience. The IIP application is a common application for all the
internships. You are able to state your preference for the internships in your
application, but you may be considered for other internship as well depending
on your skill set and the internships available. You are also welcome to state
no preference and instead focus your application on why the IIP program is a
good fit for you.
Internship Duration: IIP internships are 8 to 12 weeks in duration. Depending on the host
organization’s needs, your internship start and end dates may vary.
organization’s needs, your internship start and end dates may vary.
Notification: First week of March, 2014
How to Apply: Applicants
can apply online.
can apply online.
Selection Criteria: Strong candidates will be able to meet two or more of the following
criteria:
-Coursework relevant to work in international development
-Personal or professional experiences in demanding circumstances
-Work and/or travel time spent abroad
-Foreign language proficiency
-Ability to work independently
-Flexibility, adaptability and resourcefulness
-Willingness and desire to go out of your comfort zone!
criteria:
-Coursework relevant to work in international development
-Personal or professional experiences in demanding circumstances
-Work and/or travel time spent abroad
-Foreign language proficiency
-Ability to work independently
-Flexibility, adaptability and resourcefulness
-Willingness and desire to go out of your comfort zone!
Internship Application Deadline: Application Deadline is January 30, 2014.
