LOCATION: Dependent on internship proposal.
DURATION: 8-10 weeks
DEADLINES:
This is a Fellowship that is available on a quarterly basis. Deadlines for future internships will be updated here.
Currently, we are accepting applications for Spring Internships.
Applications for Spring projects will be due on WEDNESDAY, Jan. 31st at 4:00 pm.
Applications for Summer projects will be due on Wednesday, April 24th at 4:00 pm.
FUNDING: Standard funding available for travel-based internships is $5,500. If expenses are higher than the standard award amount please specify and articulate where additional funds are needed. Consideration will be given on a case-by-case basis. Please provide detail in the budget outline.
ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for funding, you must have an "L term" (Leave Term) status with the College.
APPLICATION: To apply for funding, complete the online application by the deadline.
Candidates may apply to 1) submit an application for funding for a pre-existing research project, or 2) describe their own leave-term project related to Arctic studies. See below:
1) If you would like to join a pre-existing research project with a partnered or related organization, please include:
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A detailed description of the project, including location, organization information, and what you will be doing
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A statement of interest for working in the Arctic and relevance of the research to your academic & intellectual interests
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A description of your personal goals
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Any prior Arctic Studies experience through course work, extracurricular activities/programs, past internships or research projects (not required)
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A supervisor statement from a member of faculty who will serve as the point of contact for this opportunity (whether they are directly involved or not)
2) If you would like to develop an opportunity with a Dartmouth faculty member or a partnered organization focused on Arctic studies, please include
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The relevance of the research to your academic & intellectual interests
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The responsibilities & requirements of the project & your qualifications to fulfill them
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A work plan for the conduct of the research to be undertaken
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A description of your personal goals
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Any prior Arctic Studies experience through course work, extracurricular activities/programs, past internships or research projects (not required)
NOTE: If a project engages research that involves human subjects, you must consult with the Institute of Arctic Studies or relevant faculty to determine whether your project requires review by Dartmouth's Committee on the Protection of Human Subjects.