The German Marshall Fund in Brussels is looking for an intern for its Asia Program. GMF’s Asia Program addresses the implications of Asia’s rise for the West—in particular, how Asia’s resurgence will impact the foreign policy, economic, and domestic challenges and choices facing the transatlantic allies—through a combination of convening, writing, strategic grants, study tours, fellowships, cooperation with other GMF programs, and partnerships with other institutions. Led by Senior Fellow for Asia Daniel Twining and Transatlantic Fellow Andrew Small, the program’s initiatives include the Stockholm China Forum and India Forum, seminars and other activities in Japan, a Japanese fellowship program, Asia-related panels at GMF’s flagship events at Brussels Forum and Halifax International Security Forum, and paper series on transatlantic approaches to wider Asia and deepening cooperation between democratic Asia and the West.
Internship Description: GMF-Brussels awards a competitive, paid internship to a highly motivated graduate. The primary responsibility of the intern will be to provide administrative, events and research support for the Asia program. The intern will also be asked to take part in the day to day running of the busy Brussels office. The intern will benefit from exposure to GMF’s network, its high level large scale events and various policy actors. Since the internship takes place in Brussels, interns are often able to attend various EU and Asia related events.
Internship Qualifications: Fluency in English is required; French, Dutch or an Asian language a plus. Strong Chinese reading skills especially welcome. Excellent written and oral communications skills; strong interest in Asia policy issues; background in Asia, international affairs, or economics; proficiency with Microsoft Office and flexibility to handle diverse administrative tasks; good research skills; strong interest in U.S.-European issues.
How to apply: Please send a letter of interest and CV including 2 references (just names and contact details) to infobrusselsatgmfus.org, with ‘Asia Program Internship’ referenced in the subject line. The period of the internship is 6 months.
Deadline for applications is July 31st, 2010. Shortlisted applicants will be contact by the August 6th. No phone inquiries please.
The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) is a nonpartisan American public policy institution dedicated to promoting greater cooperation and understanding between the United States and Europe. Founded in 1972 through a gift from Germany as a permanent memorial to Marshall Plan assistance, GMF seeks to deepen understanding, promote collaboration, and stimulate exchanges of practical experience between Americans and Europeans. GMF does this by supporting individuals and institutions working on transatlantic issues, by convening leaders to discuss the most pressing transatlantic themes, and by examining ways in which transatlantic cooperation can address a variety of global policy challenges. GMF has seven offices in Europe in addition to its headquarters in Washington, DC. The Brussels office’s mission is to help strengthen transatlantic cooperation by providing a better understanding of the implications of a more integrated Europe for the United States and the effect this has on U.S.-EU relations.
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Internship Description: GMF-Brussels awards a competitive, paid internship to a highly motivated graduate. The primary responsibility of the intern will be to provide administrative, events and research support for the Asia program. The intern will also be asked to take part in the day to day running of the busy Brussels office. The intern will benefit from exposure to GMF’s network, its high level large scale events and various policy actors. Since the internship takes place in Brussels, interns are often able to attend various EU and Asia related events.
Internship Qualifications: Fluency in English is required; French, Dutch or an Asian language a plus. Strong Chinese reading skills especially welcome. Excellent written and oral communications skills; strong interest in Asia policy issues; background in Asia, international affairs, or economics; proficiency with Microsoft Office and flexibility to handle diverse administrative tasks; good research skills; strong interest in U.S.-European issues.
How to apply: Please send a letter of interest and CV including 2 references (just names and contact details) to infobrusselsatgmfus.org, with ‘Asia Program Internship’ referenced in the subject line. The period of the internship is 6 months.
Deadline for applications is July 31st, 2010. Shortlisted applicants will be contact by the August 6th. No phone inquiries please.
The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) is a nonpartisan American public policy institution dedicated to promoting greater cooperation and understanding between the United States and Europe. Founded in 1972 through a gift from Germany as a permanent memorial to Marshall Plan assistance, GMF seeks to deepen understanding, promote collaboration, and stimulate exchanges of practical experience between Americans and Europeans. GMF does this by supporting individuals and institutions working on transatlantic issues, by convening leaders to discuss the most pressing transatlantic themes, and by examining ways in which transatlantic cooperation can address a variety of global policy challenges. GMF has seven offices in Europe in addition to its headquarters in Washington, DC. The Brussels office’s mission is to help strengthen transatlantic cooperation by providing a better understanding of the implications of a more integrated Europe for the United States and the effect this has on U.S.-EU relations.
More information here.
