Other Opportunities
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Available Opportunities
Duke Summer Session Employment
We are looking for staff members who will serve as positive role models, use sound judgment when making decisions, and have a genuine interest in participating in the academic and social development of adolescents.
2017 Program in Sexuality Studies Undergraduate Student Research/Creative Endeavors Award Deadline April 3rd, 2017
The Program in Sexuality Studies at UNC-CH is soliciting entries for its annual prize in support of undergraduate research and creative work at UNC-CH that deals with sexuality (including but not limited to LGBTQ sexualities).
Vigilint- Part Time Operations Analyst- Morrisville, NC
The Southern California International Review (SCIR) DEADLINE EARLY SEPTEMBER 2017
The Southern California International Review (SCIR) is now accepting submissions for publication in our Spring 2016 issue.The Review is a global undergraduate studies journal that publishes up to six exceptional full-length articles in every issue. SCIR has published pieces from university students around the world, including Vanderbilt, Georgetown, Australia National University, and Boston College.
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North Carolina Governor’s School positions open
The North Carolina Governor’s School is seeking talented and dedicated staff to fill available positions at Governor’s School East (held at Meredith College in Raleigh) and Governor’s School West (held at Salem College in Winston-Salem). Most positions are six and one-half weeks in duration, from early June through late July. Employees receive a salary (based on position and qualifications) and are eligible for room and board on campus. For more information, contact the Office of the North Carolina Governor’s School at ncgovschool@dpi.nc.gov. Applications for the 2018 session will be posted this coming winter.
http://www.ncgovschool.org/employment/
Jhpiego- Various Positions
Jhpiego is an international, non-profit health organization affiliated with The Johns Hopkins University dedicated to improving the health of women and families. Based in Baltimore, Maryland, the Senior Technical Coordinator will coordinate and support program, financial, contractual, monitoring and administrative functions for Gates Foundation funded Family Planning Special Projects within Jhpiego Technical Leadership Office’s Family Planning and Reproductive Health (FPRH) Unit.
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Spring Middle East Institute Leadership Development Program Internships Application Deadline November 15
The Leadership Development Internship Program at the Middle East Institute is designed to provide students or recent graduates considering a career in a Middle East related field with hands-on experience at a Washington, DC-based, nonprofit organization that focuses exclusively on the Middle East. Interns obtain guidance, experience, and exposure to the Washington policy and scholarly community while developing professional skills with interns from all over the world. They also offer internships in the Summer and Fall.
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The Internationalist- publication opportunity Currently Accepting Submissions (Rolling)
As a new initiative, The Internationalist is tasked with the purpose of officially publishing excellent examples of student research on global affairs. Though it is student-led, this journal is partnered with the Office of Undergraduate Research as well as supported by academic departments such as Political Science and Peace, War, and Defense. As an interdisciplinary publication, it hopes to draw submissions relating to global affairs from varied subjects such as economics, religion, anthropology, international relations, and regional studies.
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Career Opportunities for Graduating Seniors paid
Grassroots Campaigns is a national, progressive political consulting firm specializing in running face-to-face field campaigns. Grassroots Campaigns is looking to interview interested students to join our teams as Canvass Directors and Assistant Canvass Directors.
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The Jon Curtis Student Enrichment Fund (SEF) paid
The Jon Curtis Student Enrichment Fund (SEF) is a student-led initiative of Student Government and the Carolina Union that provides monthly $200–$600 grants to students to pursue personal, professional, and academic interests outside of Carolina. Grants are awarded without restrictions based on major, course of study, or academic department.
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Summer 2018:
WISH Summer Housing Opportunity Currently Accepting Submissions (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Washington Intern Student Housing (WISH) is now offering housing for summer interns currently doing internships in Washington, DC.
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Global Student Embassy Summer
This summer, GSE is taking UNC students to Ecuador to help reforest the dry tropical forest in the coastal city of Bahía de Caráquez. This project works closely with local communities and is a great experience in sustainability and traveling abroad. Gain a whole new perspective and really dive into a new culture.
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Archived Opportunities
Fall 2016 Campus Affairs Executive Positions open Applications Due May 2
Campus Affairs is seeking to fill two leadership positions within the Campus Affairs department: Assistant Director and Events Coordinator.
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Fall 2016 Study Abroad Opportunity at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid Deadline April 25
UNC-CH has just been designated as a partner in the UCM Erasmus + Program and has been invited to send three undergraduate students who are advanced in their Spanish studies to spend the fall 2016 semester as exchange students at Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
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Carolina Global Initiative Award Application Deadline February 17, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. EST
The Carolina Global Initiative supports study, research, internship, and other global opportunities for students with limited or no prior global experience. It provides funding to students to complete a global opportunity during the summer, in the U.S. or abroad. Awards are typically made from $1,500 to $6,000 each, but higher amounts will be considered.
American Enterprise Institute 2016 Summer Honors Program
Each four-week May/June seminar class of 20–30 students will have the opportunity to learn about public policy from AEI scholars and other experts around Washington, and about careers in DC from professionals in a variety of fields. The program is fully funded and includes housing and a stipend for students. Click here to learn about Summer 2018.
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Duke-UNC China Leadership Summit: Application Deadline February 28
Every year, Duke-UNC China Leadership Summit (CLS) brings together 100 of the most promising undergraduates from around China and the U.S. who are interested in deepening their understanding of China and creating a more productive relationship between the U.S. and China.
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The Willie P. Mangum Medal in Oratory on February 27 Registration Due February 13
The competition is opened only to graduating seniors from any major and involves either a prepared or impromptu speech, lasting between 5-7 minutes, on a specific topic. The speaker is judged by a panel of judges made up of UNC faculty and last year’s Mangum Medal winner.
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Innovation Marketplace – Georgetown Development Initiative’s Annual International Development Case Competition April 9, 2016 Registration Deadline February 12 (non-paid)
Innovation Marketplace seeks to generate deeper conversations about the development challenges facing our global community and to encourage the ideation of solutions addressing such challenges. This case competition will also provide unique networking experience with thought leaders, experts, and scholars in the field of international development.
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11th Annual ACC Meeting of the Minds Undergraduate Research Conference April 8-10, 2016 Registration Deadline March 4, 2016
This annual symposium showcases undergraduate research from ACC universities. Research from all disciplines is presented through performances, posters, or oral presentations. Every year, UNC Chapel Hill sends undergraduate students to represent the university by presenting their research.
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Vimy Global Team Award Initial Application Deadline February 10 at 11:59 p.m.
Inspired by the adventures and pioneering spirit of UNC alumnus Peter McMillan ’81, the Vimy Award is given annually to one interdisciplinary team of students (Vimy Scholars) working collaboratively to pursue research or service projects outside the United States. Up to $15,000 is provided to fund a summer team project abroad.
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The Carolina Global Food Program Summer Scholars Application Deadline March 1, 2016
The Carolina Global Food Program is an initiative within the Global research Institute, and is instituting a competitive scholarship program beginning in the summer of 2016. In the program, two Carolina Global Food Program “Summer Scholars” will be awarded up to $5,000 each to support food-related summer research projects. The topic may have an academic or policy focus, or an emphasis on public service.
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Spring 2016 Senior Honors Thesis Research Grant: Applications Due March 2
Funds may be used to support any legitimate cost directly connected to the undertaking of the honors project: laboratory equipment or supplies, computer software or time, costs related to field research, artistic supplies or equipment, books or periodicals not available through normal library sources, illustrations and duplication—among others.
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The Internationalist Undergraduate Journal of International Affairs: Submissions Due February 9th
The Internationalist is a brand-new, student-run undergraduate research journal with a focus on global affairs. We are currently looking for an editorial staff, including editors, graphic designers, marketing and outreach, and a webmaster. Additionally, we are seeking submissions of research papers.
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The Water Institute at UNC: Summer 2016 RA Opportunities
Currently recruiting undergraduate research assistants for the summer of 2016. The students will assist in monitoring and evaluating the sustainability of solar-powered drinking water systems in rural areas of Ghana, Ethiopia and Zambia.
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Carolina Center for Jewish Studies Research Grant Deadline February 11
The Carolina Center for Jewish Studies is able to offer research and travel grants supporting undergraduate students and graduate students working in the field of Jewish Studies. The deadline for undergraduate research and travel grants: February 11, 2016
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Carolina PASSPORT Magazine Submissions Due February 4 by Midnight
Through Carolina PASSPORT, a student-created and student-produced magazine, students have the opportunity to share with the Carolina community how their perspective changed as a result of their unique international journeys. Our goal is to highlight students’ experiences as well as to encourage others to encounter different cultures and ways of life.
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GWU U.S. Foreign Policy Summer Program Now Accepting Applications
The U.S. Foreign Policy Summer Program is held in the heart of Washington, D.C. for dynamic, two-week seminars. They are ideal for students and professionals from around the world who wish to learn more about how U.S. foreign policy is formulated, the history that informs it, the political culture that sustains it, and the people and institutions responsible for its implementation.
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New Opportunity for Sophomores: Deloitte Consulting WIN Pods Applications Due January 27
Deloitte Consulting in NYC’s women’s recruiting (WIN) team is launching a new program on UNC’s campus this spring for sophomores called WIN Pods. The pods will feature a small group of students who have monthly discussions with female consultants at Deloitte.
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Campus Y Global Engagement Fellowship Applications Due February 15
The Campus Y’s Global Engagement Fellowship (GEF) of the offers up to $2,500 to support students and student teams engaging with communities abroad via partnerships with grassroots organizations during the summer of 2016.
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Davis Projects for Peace Award Applications Due January 19
The Davis Projects for Peace Award provides $10,000 to full-time undergraduate students. Students are invited to design grassroots projects that they will implement during the summer. Davis Projects for Peace selects 100 projects judged to be the most promising and feasible and funds them at $10,000 each.
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Ronald W. Hyatt Rotary Public Service Award Applications Due January 19
The Ronald W. Hyatt Rotary Public Service Award offers up to $3,000 to undergraduate and graduate students to develop local or international community-based projects during the summer of 2016. Applications for the Davis Projects for Peace Award are due by Jan. 19, 2016 at 11:59 p.m.
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Mingma Norbu Sherpa Fellowship Applications Due February 8
The Mingma Norbu Sherpa Fellowship provides $1,250 to support undergraduate or graduate field study and engaged research in environmental areas at field sites, preferably abroad. Preference will be given to students in the Buckley Public Service Scholars program who are majoring in business, environmental or economics disciplines.
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Carolina Creates Accepting Applications Application Due December 4
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The Friends School – Summer 2016 in Palestine Due December 23
Representatives of the Friends School in Ramallah, Palestine are currently recruiting volunteers to help teach English to 3rd-11th grade students during the summer of 2016.
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Change Corps Fall Application Deadline November 30
Change Corps is looking for talented Change-makers for our one-year, paid, training academy for activists. The experience combines classroom training with campaign action, partnering with groups like the National Education Association, Toxics Action Center, Fair Share, MoveOn, and Everytown for Gun Safety.
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Carolina Navigators Service-Learning Experience | Spring Semester 2016
Carolina Navigators is a highly selective academic service-learning program at UNC. Students who take part in Carolina Navigators do not need to be education majors or have any prior experience teaching, but you do need to have spent at least one summer outside your home country or have other significant intercultural experience.
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Himalayan Anthropology Field Expedition 2016
Himalayan Health Exchange (HHE) is organizing its 13th annual anthropological field expedition to India in the summer of 2016. Through independent study/fieldwork in the Inner and Greater Himalayan region of North India, HHE will offer students a practical approach to the study of India and the Himalayan culture in a socio-cultural, medical and religious context.
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