Vistorka-Dartmouth Partnered Internship

The Institute of Arctic Studies has a valued partner in Vistorka, based out of Akureyri, Iceland. Founded in May of 2015, Vistorka is owned by Norðurorka, a utility company that is subsidary of the Icelandic government. Vistorka's role is support sustainable green transitions through developing projects, minimizing waste through circular economy models, educating the public, and advising local residents and companies on solutions to environmental challenges.

This partnered internship opportunity will provide hands-on experience in the renewable energy sector, focusing on sustainable practices and innovative solutions. It will include project support, participation in community outreach programs to promote renewable energy awareness and support an ongoing analysis project which includes collection of data regarding local CO2 emissions.

Details & Requirements

LOCATION: Akureyri, Icelaned

DURATION: 8-10 weeks 

ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for funding, you must have an "L term" (Leave Term) status with the College.

ITEMS TO SUBMIT WITH YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION

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.

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. This is not required if applying to partnered opportunities. 

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:

  • This should be a research paper, opinion piece, newsletter article, narrative paper, blog post or creative essay that demonstrates your writing/research skills. Sample should be 1-3 pages in length.

Applications missing the above elements will be considered incomplete.

For more information on Dartmouth's Travel Safety Policy, Travel Registry, and Exception process, please visit the Global Dartmouth website here

Post-Travel Requirements

Returning interns agree to participate in workshops or informational sessions related to internships. Following completion of the internship, students are required to submit a 3-5 page report describing not only the kind of work done, but also something about the organizational host, the people with whom the intern worked, and how the experience was meaningful.

Application & Deadlines

DEADLINES

This is an internship that is available on a quarterly basis. Deadlines for future internships will be updated here.

Currently, we are accepting applications for Winter Internships. Winter applications are due Wednesday, October 16 at midnight (11:59 PM).

APPLICATION: To apply for funding, complete the Arctic-Environment Remote Internship online application by the deadline.

Please apply here at this link.

This is a generic application for the Arctic-Environment Internships, please indicate you are applying for the Vistorka 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.