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The ILLU Science and Art Hub, established collaboratively between the University of Bergen, the ClimateNarratives project, as well as Avannaata Kommunia, is a place of convening. The space fosters innovation, intenuity, creativity, and collaboration through community outreach, workshops, seminars, and events. Art, design, technology, and science are brought together to generate ideas and come up with solutions to local challenges.
ILLU also has an open-door policy for the public, especially youth, inviting participation. It persists as a living testament to the value of locally-focussed, place-based, community-led efforts in collaboration.
The Institute of Arctic Studies has partnered with the University of Bergen to bring students to ILLU. Students will connect with rotating in-resident scientists and artists from the ClimateNarratives project and other collaborators to assist with planning, organizing, and setting up activities and workshops in ILLU. Students will be supported to focus on areas that align with their studies or ambitions, within a framework that supports the local community, and is respectful of Indigenous Local and Ancestral Knowledge and ways of being.
This unique opportunity is available from the Spring through Fall terms.
LOCATION: Illulisat, Greenland
DURATION: 8-10 weeks
FUNDING: The standard award given for internships requiring travel is up to $5,500.
ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for funding, you must have an "L term" (Leave Term) status with the College.
You are required to submit a resume/CV and unofficial transcript with your application at the time of submission. These are uploaded directly into the application.
HOUSING NOTE: Our University of Bergen partners have generously offered housing space at ILLU for students. There are expectations that visitors will contribute toward the cleanliness of the space and adhere to the Ethical Guidelines.
Budget
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.
Resume or CV
Please submit a current resume or CV.
Supervisor Statement
Applicants must ask their host organizations to complete the Supervisor Statement, which verifies your offer of internship and includes a description of the work to be completed.
Recommendation(s)
Requests for recommendations are made directly through the application link. Please begin your application and use the links provided to invite recommenders to complete an online form
One recommendation must come from a Dartmouth faculty member
A second recommendation is suggested, but not required. Secondary recommendations can come from previous employers, advisors, staff, or an additional faculty member.
Writing Sample:
Your application will be considered incomplete if it does not include all items listed above.
If you plan to travel to a country on Dartmouth's list of locations requiring a travel exception, you will also need to apply for and be granted a Travel Exception before funding may be awarded. Learn more about Dartmouth's Travel Safety Policy, Travel Registry, and Exception process here. Before submitting, please schedule a meeting or email Sanaa.K.Siddiqi@dartmouth.edu to review travel exception.
ILLU collaborators, residents, and interns are expected to adhere to a set of ethical guidelines during their stay. From the ILLU Instruction Manual:
Conducting research with the local communities of Greenland requires an appreciation of their culture, history, and perspectives. The following guidelines can help ensure that your research is culturally responsive and ethical:
Obtain informed consent: Prior to starting your research, it is important to gain the informed consent of the people you plan to work with. This means that they have a clear understanding of the purpose and scope of your research and have voluntarily agreed to participate.
Be culturally sensitive: Be conscious of cultural differences and the local unique history and experiences. Research should not reinforce stereotypes or colonial attitudes.
Foster open communication: Foster open communication and maintain transparent and honest relationships with the communities you work with. Listen to their perspectives, and incorporate their feedback and suggestions into your research process.
Respect sacred and sensitive information: Handle sacred or sensitive information with respect, and do not disclose or use it without the permission.
Ensure data privacy and security: Take steps to protect the personal data and information collected during your research and ensure its security.
Work with community partners: Consider collaborating with community partners, such as local organizations, to facilitate your research and ensure its cultural responsiveness.
Give back to the community: Consider ways to give back to the community, such as sharing your research findings with them or supporting community development initiatives.
Acknowledge and respect traditional knowledge: Acknowledge and respect the traditional knowledge and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples of Greenland, and integrate them into your research where appropriate.
Deadlines:
This internship is available for the Spring, Summer, and Fall terms. Deadlines will be updated periodically here.
Currently, we are accepting applications for Fall internships.
Please apply here at this link. The deadline is Wednesday, October 15 at midnight.
This is a generic application for the Arctic-Environment Internships, please indicate you are applying for the Dartmouth-ILLU Partnered Internship. If you are interested in our other Arctic-Environment Internships, please find them here. Note: You may apply for more than one Arctic-Environment Opportunity at a time. Please specifically note your opportunities in order of preference where indicated on the application.
Expressions of interest and questions may be directed to Arctic Program Manager, Sanaa K. Siddiqi.