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The Potomac Institute for Policy Studies is an independent, not-for-profit policy research organization located in Arlington, Virginia. Established in 1994, the Potomac Institute's goal is to identify and aggressively shepherd discussions on key science and technology (S&T) issues facing our society, providing in particular, an academic forum for the study of related policy issues. From these discussions and forums, we develop meaningful S&T policy options and ensure their implementation at the intersection of business and government. The Institute's current endeavors have required the formation of special efforts in: terrorism and asymmetry, emerging threats and opportunities, science and technology policy and forecasting, robotics, homeland security, and national security.

Internships with the Potomac Institute are unpaid. The Institute is easily accessible by Metro.



Internships: Policy Research Division

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Policy Research Division internship applications are considered year-round.

Hardworking and bright interns will have the opportunity to assist with Institute's research and technical operations, attend Institute seminars and conferences, and develop personal academic interests. Internship responsibilities include research assistance and administrative support, conference coordination, editorial and publication assistance, and database development.

Duties include supporting the President, Vice Presidents, and Study Directors in the following activities: conducting research, developing a keen understanding of the impact of science upon our society, compiling bibliographies and chronologies, summarizing research materials as directed, collecting and assembling data, copy editing and proofreading, and administrative work to help meet the objectives of the Policy Research Division and the Institute as a whole.

Call for Students

Individuals enrolled in or having completed university studies with a specific interest in science and technology, public policy, and national security are encouraged to apply. We are seeking interns from diverse academic backgrounds, including those with experience in the sciences, engineering, political science, legislative affairs, international affairs, history, sociology, public policy, operations research, robotics, and security studies.

Candidates should have research experience, writing and editing proficiency, good database skills, strong MS Office skills and Internet research skills. Excellent organizational and communication skills are mandatory as is the ability to prioritize a heavy workload. Professional attire is required, and expected.

Interns are expected to work a minimum of 15 hours a week during the Summer. The internships are unpaid. If you are currently enrolled in an academic program, we will assist in your effort to receive course credit. For more information, please send a letter of interest with a current copy of your resume and a writing sample to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 March 2010 16:07
 

Internships: International Center for Terrorism Studies

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Internship Program at ICTS

The International Center for Terrorism Studies (ICTS) is an independent, not-for-profit policy research institute associated with the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies, located in Arlington, Virginia. Established in 1994, the activities of ICTS are guided by an International Research Council that offers recommendations for study on different aspects of terrorism, both conventional and unconventional. ICTS is also affiliated with: the Inter-University Center for Terrorism Studies; the Inter-University Center for Information Warfare and Cyber-Terrorism Studies; the Inter-University Center for Science and Technology Studies; and the Inter-University Center for Legal Studies (International Law Institute, Washington, D.C.).

Purpose and Scope
There exists the need to educate policymakers, and the public in general, on the nature and intensity of the terrorism threat in the twenty-first century. As a member of the academic and research community, the ICTS has an intellectual obligation, as well as a moral and practical responsibility, to participate in the international effort to arrest the virus of terrorism. The purpose of the ICTS therefore, is four-fold:

1. To monitor current and future threats of terrorism;
2. To develop response strategies on governmental and non-governmental levels;
3. To effect continual communication with policy-makers, academic institutions, business, media, and civic organizations; and
4. To sponsor research programs on critical issues, particularly those relating enabling technologies with policy, and share the findings nationally and internationally.

Activities
ICTS has sponsored, co-sponsored, and participated in over 100 seminars, briefings, and conferences in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, India, Israel, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Japan, Sri Lanka, Turkey, and Ukraine. In addition, ICTS published 40 books and 18 reports on topics including Super Terrorism: Biological, Chemical, and Nuclear; Terrorism and the Law; terrorist group profiles of ETA (Spain) and Usama bin Laden's al-Qaida; Terrorism: U.S. Perspectives; Information Warfare and Cyber-Terrorism; Terrorism and Business; and Legal Aspects of Terrorism in the United States. Finally, ICTS activities were covered extensively by television, radio and press in over 40 countries.

Call for Students
ICTS Internship Description: Internship responsibilities include research assistance and administrative support, conference coordination, editorial and publication assistance, and database development.

Duties include: monitoring developments and conducting research on terrorism and counterterrorism over the past two decades, peace processes, regional insurgencies and ethnic conflicts, terrorism and law, etc., developing and maintaining a database on terrorism and regional developments; compiling bibliographies and chronologies, and summarizing research materials as directed; collecting and assembling data; copy editing and proofreading; providing a full range of administrative support of the terrorism center.

Requirements: Students, with a 3.0 or higher GPA, and with a background or interest in terrorism, ethnic conflict, political violence, international affairs, history, public policy, computer science and law are preferred, though others accepted. Candidates should have relevant research experience, writing and editing experience, excellent organization and communication skills, strong MS Office skills and Internet research skills, and the ability to prioritize a heavy workload. Professional attire is expected. Interns are expected to work at least 15 hours a week for Spring and Fall semesters, and full time for Summer semesters.


Deadlines
Application should be sent by the following deadlines:
For internships beginning in                     Deadline for application
           January                                              November 20
           May                                                     March 20
           September                                       July 20

Contact

For more information or to apply, please send a complete package via email to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , including:
1. A letter of interest;
2. Current resume;
3. 1-2 page writing sample;
4. Official transcript; and
5. Two letters of recommendation.

 

Last Updated on Thursday, 01 July 2010 11:16