START Spring 2021 Internship Program Now Accepting Applications!

 

Dear all, 

The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Response to Terrorism (START), based here at the University of Maryland, is now accepting applications for the Spring 2021 Internship Program! Given the COVID-19 pandemic, START is currently planning to offer our spring internship program remotely pending further guidance from the University of Maryland.

You can find the most up-to-date information that UMD offers on COVID-19 and campus operations at this link: https://umd.edu/virusinfo. The priority application deadline, for best consideration, is on Sunday, October 25th, and the final application deadline is on Sunday, November 8th. We were hoping you might be able to share the information below with any students and other contacts who you think may be interested in these opportunities!

 

Why choose an internship at START?

• Experience working with a large team of dynamic and experienced researchers.
• Exposure to cutting edge theories and methods.
• Deepen your understanding of current issues in terrorism and homeland security.
• Work on projects of immediate interest to the practitioner and policy community.
• Hone and develop a range of transferable skills attractive to future employers.
• Opportunity to work with and meet other students and researchers with similar interests.
• Enrichment activities offering wide opportunities for learning and personal growth, schedule includes simulations, career presentations and research talks.
• Mentorship from START staff and researchers in a successful professional environment.
• Internships can be undertaken for academic credit (depending on approval from your institution and department). 

How to apply:

Please visit https://www.start.umd.edu/careers/internships for internship project descriptions, qualifications, and the spring 2021 application webform. Interested candidates must submit an application via START's website here.  

Spring 2021 application deadlines:

Priority application deadline: Sunday, October 25, 2020; 11:59pm

Final application deadline: Sunday, November 8, 2020; 11:59pm

 

Please let me know if you have any questions.

 

Yours sincerely, 

Eva

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Eva Coll 
Experiential Education Specialist 

National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism
University of Maryland

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Phone: +1 (301) 405-7019

E-mail: escoll@umd.edu