Goldstein Internship in Japan

The Goldstein Internship encourages Dartmouth students with an interest in Japan to further their studies by putting their classroom learning into real-world practice. One student per year will be selected to receive funding for an 8-10 week internship in Japan during the leave-term of their choosing.  Funding is available to cover airfare, lodging, and meals. The student may identify their own internship, or may work with the Dickey Center to find a placement. 

Examples of possible internship placements include:

DOSHISHA UNIVERSITY LAW DEPARTMENT

Intern works with Naoshi Takasugi, a professor at Doshisha University's Law Department.  Intern will work individually with Professor Takasugi on research projects and help edit academic works.  Students are encouraged to use the internship to pursue their own research projects, especially in areas of law, government, and politics.  Intern will be provided opportunities to meet and work with college students at Doshisha University, a top school in Japan, and provide presentations on certain materials.

JOURNALISM & MEDIA IN JAPAN

Intern works with Chie Togawa, a journalist, television reporter, and professor of journalism and media at Taisho University. Students are expected to work with Professor Togawa as a research assistant, but also will be introduced to media outlets at various newspapers and magazines throughout Tokyo.  Students are encouraged to develop their own research on media issues in Japan, culminating in a discussion/presentation/lecture for students of Taisho University.  

"BUILD YOUR OWN" GOLDSTEIN INTERNSHIP

You can also create your own internship with an organization in Japan that fits your interests, skills, and timeframe.

REQUIREMENTS

All applicants, regardless of internship, must fulfill the following criteria:

• Internship must be 8-10 weeks in duration.
• Internship must be unpaid.
• The internship should enrich an aspect of your on-campus academic work.

APPLICATION

Application for Spring '25 internships is due by the end of January '25.