Internship Application

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION PACKET

Submit your application packet by post or by email attachment. Never send applications by fax.

By Email:
Email your application as an attachment to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please include a brief note in the email body so that we know that it is safe to open the attachment.

By Post
Address your application to:

Internship Coordinator
Global Policy Forum
777 UN Plaza, Suite 3D
New York, NY 10017
USA

Remember!

Applications must be complete. Please include all the 7 items of Application Requirements (see below).

Begin each item on a separate sheet of paper.

Write your name on the top of the page at the beginning of each item.

Follow-Up

Once we receive your application, we will send you a confirmation email. If you do not hear from us within one week of applying, please feel free to follow-up at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

INTERNSHIP DATES

Summer Team: May-August
(firm application deadline February 1st)

Fall Team: August - December
(advise applications by May 1st)

Spring Team: January - May
(advise applications by October 1st)

Note on Internship Dates

Summer internships require a minimum commitment of twelve weeks. Fall and Spring Teams usually involve a commitment of 4-6 months. Generally, we prefer long-term internships and welcome applicants who offer longer time periods such as two-team or full-year commitments. But quality ranks above quantity at GPF.

Note on Time Commitment

We generally prefer full-time candidates. But occasionally GPF offers part-time internships. We expect part-timers to work at least 3 days per week and to devote a full week to training at the start of the internship.

Application Requirements:

(1) Letter - a letter describing why you are interested in interning with GPF and what special skills or experience you have that would fit with GPF's programs

(2) Availability - a page describing the proposed starting and ending dates of your internship, the number of hours per week you would be available, the exact days and hours you would be available (if other than standard 9-5:30 work week), and whether your internship will be contingent on your obtaining funds such as competitive scholarships

(3) Resume - a resume showing academic accomplishments, work experience, language studies, volunteer experience etc. Please include email address.

(4) References - the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of two references (one academic and one work-related preferred). Please include the title and organization of the referees and a few words indicating the context of your work with them.

(5) Writing Sample - a piece of writing, for example a course paper, an article written for a school news paper, or some other essay showing your writing skills and personal thinking on a topic relevant to GPF's work. (for example something related to the UN, international peace, international development etc.). (maximum 5 pages/2000 words)

(6) Countries visited - a list of the countries you have visited, with a star next to each country where you have stayed for two months or more. (Be sure to describe in your application all major international experiences, such as study or work.)

(7) Interview - information about whether you would be available for an interview in New York. If you are living at a great distance, please add information on how we can reach you by phone for the interview. We prefer to meet candidates in person, but we interview many candidates by phone.

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