Month: February 2021

Women in International Trade Scholarship

Stephanie Jackson

The Association of Women in International Trade (WIIT) works to promote the professional advancement of women in international trade. They accomplish this goal through professional development opportunities, networking opportunities, and scholarships. They award their Women in International Trade Scholarship twice yearly. The award includes $1,500, a year-long professional mentorship with WIIT trust or member, a year of WIIT membership, and the visible opportunity to engage in a role in the panel discussion. The deadline to apply to the first round of scholarships is April 1, 2021. The deadline to apply…

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March 3 | Careers in Research and Think Tanks

Stephanie Jackson

Are you interested in learning more about a career in research or in working at a think tank? Opportunities at think tanks enable you to study and issue in depth and provide advice and ideas on specific problems. A research career with a think tank allows you to employ interdisciplinary approaches to finding solutions to policy-related issues. Join the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs in welcoming a few guest speakers to talk about their experiences in such positions with a focus on international affairs! Hope to see you there!…

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March 10 | Graduate School Info Session – Middlebury Institute of International Studies

Stephanie Jackson

Is Graduate School  Your Next Step? A representative from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies will be visiting to discuss graduate programs in International Security (nonproliferation, counterterrorism, cybersecurity), Environmental Policy, International Development, and Linguistics. Join us to learn more: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 2pm Registration Link – https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/register/dgfuwwcq 

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SUMMER 2021 NUFDI Summer Fellow

Stephanie Jackson

The National Union for Democracy in Iran (NUFDI) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization comprised of Iranian-Americans of all backgrounds who are fighting to be a voice for those in Iran whose voices are silenced. By transmitting their stories, struggles, and aspirations to an American audience of policymakers, media and concerned citizens, it is our hope that it may serve to better position our fellow Americans to understand and support the Iranian people as they fight to establish a free, democratic Iran. NUFDI is seeking current university students to participate in…

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SPRING 2021 SUSTA International Trade Assistant Internship

Stephanie Jackson

The Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA) is a non-profit agricultural export trade development association comprised of the Departments of Agriculture of the 14 Southern states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Since 1973, its programs and services have assisted exporters of high-value food and agricultural products. The International Trade Division has an immediate opening for a trade assistant intern to work at least 25 hours a week with a salary of $11 per hour. The opening is for a minimum of six months, and wages are subject to increase…

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SAA Presents: Dinner Jacket: BA and International Affairs Young Alumni

Stephanie Jackson

Join Olivia Watkins (INTA ’09), Rani Tilva (BA ’18), Nairita Nandy,  Alex Hanson (BA ’13), and the Student Alumni Association for their Dinner Jacket webinar. The alumni listed above will discuss their experiences with entering the workforce after college and navigating and choosing between the many paths available for BA/INTA. This event is free for all SAA members to attend. This event will take place on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, from 6 pm – 7 pm EST. Pre-Registration is required and spots are limited. For more information and to register,…

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SPRING 2021 United Nations Political Affairs Internship

Stephanie Jackson

The UN Policy and Best Practices Service,  Division of Policy, Evaluation and Training (DEPT) in the Department of Peace Operations is seeking an intern for the Spring 2021 term.  The intern will assist in research on relevant issues, statistical analysis, preparing reports, developing strategic communications, and more.  The internship will run for three months with the opportunity for extension and interns will work 5 days a week (35 hours) and are unpaid. Exact start and end dates are flexible.  Interns must have access to the technology required to work this…

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SUMMER 2021 Mercy Corps Internships

Stephanie Jackson

Mercy Corps is a humanitarian effort that works in over 40 countries. They strive to alleviate suffering, poverty, and oppression by helping people build secure, productive, and just communities. They use a comprehensive approach of many angles to help solve the problems for good. Mercy Corps is currently seeking interns for the summer semester to aid them in their mission. Some of the ways Mercy Corps enacts change are: Congressional Advocacy: direct meetings with key congressional offices, participation in briefings and hearings, review and commenting on draft legislation, active participation…

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NATO Innovative Challenges Opportunities with GTRI

Stephanie Jackson

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the oldest and most successful military alliance in existence, plays a critical role in protecting the populations of its 30 member countries across North America and Europe from threats including rogue nations, terrorism, and even climate change. With the NATO 2030 program, the Alliance is actively engaging students at universities across its members to try and address emerging technologies and challenges. As part of this, there is an opportunity for Georgia Tech students to join existing teams of undergraduates and graduates at three other international…

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SUMMER 2021 C4ADS Internships

Stephanie Jackson

C4ADS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing data-driven analysis and evidence-based reporting on global conflict and transnational security issues. They are offering the opportunity for interns to gain one-on-one mentorship to maximize their professional development as they go through the C4ADS’ Analyst Intern Training Program (AITP). The program provides information about the C4ADS mission and the professional applications of analytical techniques, methodologies, datasets, and tools (e.g. Palantir, Windward). Interns will work remotely and receive a stipend of up to $7,200 per semester. The deadline to apply to all summer…

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