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The Internship Programme at INSTRAW is designed to acquaint students or recent graduates with gender issues and the work of INSTRAW and of the United Nations in general. Students spend anywhere from three to six months (or longer) at the Institute's headquarters in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Under the Institute's ICT-driven methodology, interns assist in a variety of tasks i.e., Internet searches, database development, preparation of abstracts of books and articles, organization of chats and discussion forums, corresponding with focal points and other networks, etc.

The Internship Programme does not offer stipends or other financial support. Interns must cover their own travel and living expenses. Medical insurance coverage is required.

Available Opportunities: 2009 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM


Current INSTRAW Interns:

  • Laura Olsen (Queen's University, Kingston, Canada)
  • Jasmin Blessing (University College Dublin, Ireland)
  • Elinor Lumbang (University of Lund, Stockholm, Sweden)
  • Anne-Gaëlle Renaud (Normal Superior School, Lyon, France)
  • Francesco Bertolazzi (Università Degli Studi di Roma Tre, Rome, Italy)
  • Amy Cahillane ( Irish Centre for Human Rights, National University of Ireland, Galway)
Programme Details
 
Who is eligible?
  • Women and men from any country;
  • University students in graduate level (MA or equivalent) or higher programmes.
What are the requirements?
  • Academic background and/or experience in research and training on gender issues;
  • Fluency in English is a must. Basic knowledge of Spanish is necessary. Knowledge of French is an asset.
What do I need to apply?

You need to send to INSTRAW Cet e-mail est protégé contre les robots collecteurs de mails, votre navigateur doit accepter le Javascript pour le voir the following:

  • Completed application form (download below)
  • CV
  • One letter of recommendation from your university or your employer;
  • Writing sample - no more than 5 pages (short paper or extract from a longer paper);
  • Copy of medical insurance card.
Due to the normally large number of applications, UN-INSTRAW only contacts
applicants who have been short-listed.

Where would I live?

 

INSTRAW headquarters is located in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The majority of internships are carried out there, though the possibility for "virtual" internships does exist (to be decided on a case-by-case basis).
Interns normally rent a room in a house with access to kitchen and living areas. Lodgings are the responsibility of the individual interns, though INSTRAW can assist with available information and references.

What is the cost of living in Santo Domingo?

The cost of renting a room in a house ranges from US$250 to $400 per month. The cost of food depends on eating preferences and can range between US$300 - US$500 per month. Public transportation is available, as are taxis, which can require up to US$4.00 per ride within the city. Bus transportation is available for travel to other cities within the country.

More information?

For more information about the Internship Programme, please contact us at: Cet e-mail est protégé contre les robots collecteurs de mails, votre navigateur doit accepter le Javascript pour le voir .

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