Vol6iss17 by Regina Karp

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Jan. 10, 2011 January 23, 2012

Volume 5, Issue 15 Volume 6, Issue 17

Inside the bulletin: Student Highlight, 2 Student Essay, 3 News and Notes, 4 GSIS Corner, 5 Summer Study Abroad, 6 Congressional Research Award, 8 Turkish Grant Programs, 9 Call for papers, 10 Fellowships, 11 Great Decisions 2012 Speakers, 12

New GSIS officers officially take over responsibilities!

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), 15 Professional Training Opportunities, 16 Appendix- Dissertation Funding, 17 Appendix- Internship Opportunities, 21

The new GSIS officers took over their duties last week. Please

welcome (left to right): Treasurer - Owen Williamson, Social Activities Coordinator - Scott Duryea, Vice-President - Ivan Medynskiy, , Academic Events Coordinator - Melissa Rodriguez, President - Nikola Kovac, and Secretary - Jan Nalaskowski. See an introduction of each new officer at page 5.

Important Dates February

January 14-16: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

24: Graduate Research Conference 28: Deadline for August Graduation

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The Graduate Program in International Studies Norfolk, VA, 23529-0086 (757) 683-5700 http://al.odu.edu/gpis Regina Karp, Director Int’l Studies Programs rkarp@odu.edu Jeff Mistich Assistant Director, GPIS jmistich@odu.edu Margo Stambleck Program Coordinator mstamble@odu.edu

The many faces of GPIS - Laura Castro

L aura Castro is originally from Bucaramanga, Colombia, a metropolitan city that is internation-

ally recognized for its parks (over 160 of them throughout the city). Laura completed her bachelors degree in law at the Saint Thomas University in Buacaramanga and worked as a lawyer at a private firm for two years before moving to France. She learned English as well as French in her native Colombia, but had the chance to practice her French speaking daily while studying Human Rights law and issues in Grenoble while completing her masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree. While living in France, Laura took advantage of the close proximity of neighboring countries and traveled throughout Europe. She also lived in Valencia, Spain for six months while interning at a Spanish NGO. Laura wrote her masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thesis on the immigration problem in the European Union and is interested in international organizations. She is currently a first year student within the M.A. program, with a concentration in conflict and cooperation. She hopes to gain more knowledge while studying in the United States in order to work for an international organization either in the U.S. or in Bogota, Colombia. Laura lives in Norfolk with her husband who is a civil engineer. She misses her family and Colombian food but enjoys traveling throughout the U.S. and has been to Miami, D.C., New York, Atlanta, and California. Although she did see any snow growing up in Colombia, she experienced a lot of it while living at the foot of the French Alps. In her free time she likes to read French novels, listen to music, cook, and she hopes to learn Portuguese.

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Why Plagiarism Is Bad And How To Avoid It? By Ruslan Ismayil-Zada There are golden habits to develop and rules to obey, the rules which make an influence on one’s fate. One of them is the popular proverb: “honesty is the best policy”. This is the quality of a person which determines its personality and attitude to others. This will build respect, cause friendship and once not found in a person it will result in antipathy and distrust. So, it is accepted as immoral and unethical conduct, especially if it is observed in not daily life happenings but in more serious cases, such as an academic life, a job, or within a political and historical context. Accordingly, as seen from the mentioned cases it will definitely cause contradictions and conflicts and will sooner or later be found out. Therefore, considering the consequences factors of such dishonesty we need to be careful towards the attitude to our reputation and others’ interests. Dishonesty within academic context is unacceptable and one of the spread of its type is socalled plagiarism which is “cope-paste” mechanism or using others’ opinions and introducing it as “yours”. Apparently, it directly addresses professionalism level of the student, future quality of his work and his ethical performance. Also, the matter is about reputation of the university, respect of the effort made on his research work, rights of the author, which should be carefully protected. Thus, administration of the universities considers these issues and works out a mechanism, develops academic code and procedures to intervene these cases. Also, plagiarism is observed in the cultural songs, naming a monument after another sculptor rather than a real one, plagiarizing historical books even cause conflict between countries and affect the diplomatic relations. A German politician Silvana Koch-Mehrin resigned her post as a vice president of the European Parliament after allegations that she had plagiarized parts in her doctoral thesis. This was a big damage on his career and a disappointment for his university’s alumni. However, this is a very good “lesson learned” for other people who try to do it, especially the ones who want to be a prominent leader. The attitude he showed towards the other’s work was later given to his career-all his efforts gone in vain and it brought a shame. Mechanisms and strategies are worked on to avoid plagiarism in order to maintain information original, to observe APA style guidelines when making a citation, no to deceive others and to contribute to establish fair evaluation system at academic institutions. Universities make effort to train students to observe them, mentor them to use their critical skills and be inventive to new ideas which will make a change. Giant libraries are converted into databases saving a lot of trees, in order to protect new information, each new idea and discovery from plagiarism. We use these databases to protect these ideas too - we check information. This is mechanism which universities, research centers use to avoid plagiarism. In conclusion, we need to avoid anything which delays the development of intelligence. We lived through the “cosmic century” when we used to think about air space and making a priority to invent a nuclear weapon to keep our countries safe, lived through “computer century” when personal computers were a big surprise and not everyone could afford it to have at home and benefit from its service. Now we live in the “information century”, when information has an important role in our life especially while we deal with science. We serve to invest human brain resource into capital – science and foster development and to achieve this goal we do appreciate others’ work and take care of their rights, we try to invent but not repeat. It should be everyone’s honor to give a contribution to reaffirm faith and in human rights, in the dignity and worth of human person, and their brain work. At last, you are reading my essay now; these are my opinions about plagiarism and sharing is allowed and is welcomed, however, definitely with citation! The GPIS Bulletin is Now on Facebook & Twitter - Join the GPIS Conversation!

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he Joint Forces Staff College has identified its internship requirements for the Spring semester. Twenty nine students from local colleges and universities have participated in the Joint Forces Staff College internship program so far this academic year. Resumes may be submitted until 19 January. Many interns have served as research assistants in support of the core curriculum, focus studies (electives), and our Wargaming model. Others have worked in technical areas, where their current skills have proven invaluable in duties such as programming, PC troubleshooting, and database administration. The ultimate benefits of a JFSC internship program are many: assistance to faculty and staff in a variety of areas, some combination of credit and experience for the students, and significant outreach to local colleges and universities. Your assistance in informing students about these opportunities is greatly appreciated. Internships are posted at http://al.odu.edu/gpis/phd/intern.shtml. For more information, you may contact Jeff Mistich at jmistich@odu.edu.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR MAY, 2012 GRADUATION - Doctoral dissertations are due in the

Dean’s Office by Friday, March 9, 2012. - MA/MFA theses are due in the Dean’s Office by Friday, March 23, 2012 - Dissertations must be accepted and approved by the College of Arts & Letters’ Associate Dean’s Office by 4:00 p.m., Monday, April 9, 2012. Final copies must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office by Tuesday, April 24, 2012.

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ELAY FOR LIFE, Spring Kick-Off Registration Tuesday, January 31st, 11 am to 2pm, South Mall inside Webb Center, We currently have 152 Participants, 38 Teams, and $3,808 Raised. Join the worldwide movement to end cancer! Register at: www.relayforlife.org/ODU

egent University is hosting their 7th annual Ronald Regan Symposium called Reagan: The Making of a Leader on Friday, Feb 3rd at 9:00am in the main theater of the communication building on the Regent University Campus. It may be of interest to some of our students. Admission is free and there will be 7 speakers. People interested in attending do need to register and get tickets even though it’s free. The event can be found at: http://www.regent.edu/acad/schgov/events/ symposium12/index.html.

he Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures presents: The International Literary and Cultural Studies Research Forum. Thursday, January 26, 2012: Elizabeth Black, Assistant Professor of French, ODU: “Mirror/Window, Relection/Deflection: Regulating the Gaze Inside and Outside the House in Gilles Corrozet’s Blasons domestiques (1539).”

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND LETTERS Thesis/Dissertation Workshops Dissertation –Ph.D.; Tuesday, January 24th; 12:30 – 1:30 Thesis – MA/MFA; Thursday, January 26th; 12:30 –1:30

- Theses must be accepted and approved by the College of Arts & Letters’ Associate Dean’s Office by 4:00 p.m., Monday, April 16, 2012. Final copies must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office by Friday, May 4, 2012.

Thesis/Dissertation - Friday, January 28th; 3:30 – 5:00 Workshops Presented by The College Style Editors, Alicia DeFonzo and Cathleen Rhodes All Workshops Will Be Held In BAL 9002 You may register for your preferred workshop via email: aridddick@odu.edu or by calling 683-4338.

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The Graduate Society Corner New Leadership GSIS Officers’ Election 2011 The Graduate Society for International Studies (GSIS) elected new officers. Vice-President: Ivan Medynskiy

Treasurer: Owen Williamson

Ivan came to Norfolk from the Ukraine by way of Kansas. Ivan received his B.A. in diplomacy from Kiev International University, with a minor in Arab Studies. During his undergraduate years, Ivan traveled to Syria to research culture and language.

“I am originally from Scotland with an undergraduate and Masters in Sociology. I’m a 2nd year PhD student majoring in Transnationalism, Interdependence and Power and minoring in US foreign policy. My region of interest is the Middle East and I am working on French and Arabic. I am working on a paper on future Egyptian foreign policy for a graduate conference focused on the Near East and Arab Spring taking place in Toronto in March. Outside of school I am kept busy by my wife Stacey and three children Sarah Genevieve (4), Cecily (2) and Benjamin (4 months).”

He applied for and received a two year Fulbright scholarship to complete his masters degree and made his way across the Atlantic to the Midwest of the United States. At Kansas State University, Ivan focused on Security Studies with an emphasis on Civil-Military relations.He is excited about the experience and diversity that GPIS students offer to the overall program and is looking forward to learning from his Professors as well as his fellow graduate students.

Academic Events Coordinator: Melissa Rodriguez I am a first year MA student following the foreign policy track, my undergraduate was here at ODU in the Business College where I finished my degree in Marketing & Communications. I served as President of our student chapter of American Marketing Association for the duration of my last year as an undergrad. Currently I am working as the graduate assistant for the Institute for the Study of Race & Ethnicity. Looking forward to a great year!

Social Activities Coordinator: Scott Duryea “I am from Pittsburgh,

Pennsylvania, went to John Carroll University for my undergrad, and earned two masters degrees from East Carolina before coming to ODU for my PhD. I’m primarily interested in political economy and hope to write my dissertation on the accurate economic predictions of Austrian economists in the past century. When I’m not studying, I like to golf, play soccer, and woodwork.”

Secretary: Jan Nalaskowski Jan is a Fulbright PhD student from Poland. He completed his master’s degree in International Relations at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, his hometown. He spent one semester on the Erasmus Exchange Program at Stockholm University, preparing both his thesis and book. He focuses on security studies, particularly in the Baltic Sea region. He is fascinated with history, culture and geography of Gotland, the largest island of the Baltic Sea.

President: Nikola Kovac Nikola was born and raised in Zagreb, Croatia, where he also attended the University of Zagreb and received his BA in Political Science. Currently, he is a first year MA student at GPIS with a strong interest in foreign policy. During his years at the University of Zagreb, Nikola focused on diplomacy, foreign policy, and international security Nikola speaks Croatian, English, and German and did a historical analysis of the Nuremberg Trials for his undergraduate thesis. He is not sure whether he will return to Croatia after graduation; explaining that he really likes the United States and may pursue a PhD.

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CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH AWARDS All proposals must be received no later than March 1, 2012. The Dirksen Congressional Center invites applications for grants to fund research on congressional leadership and the U.S. Congress. The Center, named for the late Senate Minority Leader Everett M. Dirksen, is a private, nonpartisan, nonprofit research and educational organization devoted to the study of Congress and its leaders. Applications are accepted at any time, but the deadline is March 1 for the annual selections, which are announced in April. A total of up to $35,000 will be available in 2012. The competition is open to individuals with a serious interest in studying Congress. Political scientists, historians, biographers, scholars of public administration or American studies, and journalists are among those eligible. The Center encourages graduate students who have successfully defended their dissertation prospectus to apply and awards a significant portion of the funds for dissertation research. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who reside in the United States. The awards program does not fund undergraduate or pre-Ph.D. study. Organizations are not eligible. Research teams of two or more individuals are eligible. No institutional overhead or indirect costs may be claimed against a Congressional Research Award. Download the Word document -- Congressional Research Award Application -- and complete the required entries. You may send the application as a Word or PDF attachment to an e-mail directed to Frank Mackaman at fmackaman@dirksencenter.org. Please insert the following in the Subject Line: “CRA Application [insert your surname].” The Congressional Research Award Application contains the following elements: Applicant Information, Congressional Research Award Project Description, Project Description, Budget, Curriculum Vita, Reference Letter, and Overhead Waiver Letter. The entire application when printed must NOT exceed ten pages. This total does NOT include the reference letter (one additional page) or the Overhead Waiver Letter (one additional page). Applications which exceed the page limit and incomplete applications will NOT be forwarded to the screening committee for consideration. All application materials must be received on or before March 1, 2012. Awards will be announced in April 2012. Complete information about what kind of research projects are eligible for consideration, what could a Congressional Research Award pay for, application procedures, and how recipients are selected may be found at The Center’sWebsite: http://www.dirksencenter.org/print_grants_CRAs.htm. PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY. Frank Mackaman is the program officer -fmackaman@dirksencenter.org. The Center, named for the late Senate Minority Leader Everett M. Dirksen, is a private, nonpartisan, nonprofit research and educational organization devoted to the study of Congress and its leaders. Since 1978, the Congressional Research Awards (formerly the Congressional Research Grants) program has invested more than $840,000 to support over 400 projects.

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The Institute of Turkish Studies Grants Program 2012-2013 Grants Competition The Institute of Turkish Studies (ITS) is pleased to announce its 2012-2013 grant competition in the field of Turkish Studies. The following grant opportunities are available only for United States citizens (or those who have acquired permanent resident status in the U.S.) who are currently affiliated with a university in the U.S. The institutional grants are available only for educational institutions located in the United States. Dissertation Writing Grants Dissertation Writing Grants for graduate students in the social sciences or the humanities who have completed all the requirements for the Ph.D. except their dissertation by June 1, 2012. These grants are for advanced students who have finished the research stage of their dissertation. Stipends range from $5,000 to $10,000. Application Deadline: March 12, 2012. Summer Language Study Grants Summer Language Study Grants for graduate students in the social sciences or humanities for summer travel to Turkey for language study in preparation for graduate research at an established Ottoman or Turkish language facility. Normally, the recipients of these grants are expected to spend a minimum of two months in Turkey. Stipends generally range from $2,000 to $3,000. Application Deadline: March 12, 2012. Post-Doctoral Summer Travel Grants Post-Doctoral Summer Travel Grants to scholars in the social sciences and humanities for travel to Turkey to carry out research projects. Normally, the recipients of these grants are expected to spend a minimum of four weeks in Turkey. Maximum award is round-trip airfare to Turkey. Application Deadline: March 12, 2012. Grants for the Publication of Scholarly Books and Journals Grants for the Publication of Scholarly Books and Journals to cover part of the publication costs of scholarly books and journals in the field of Turkish Studies to be published in the U.S. Application Deadline: March 12, 2012. For more information and application documents, please visit http://turkishstudies. org/grants/grants_competition.shtml

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Call for papers Association for Political Theory 2012 Annual Conference, October 11-13, 2012 University of South Carolina

he Association for Political Theory (APT) invites proposals for its tenth annual conference, October 11-13, 2012, at the University of South Carolina. The Association for Political Theory welcomes proposals from faculty, graduate students who have completed all requirements except for their dissertations, and indeDeadline for pendent scholars on all Applications: topics in political theory, February 20, 2012 political philosophy, and the history of political thought. We also encourage faculty to volunteer to serve as chairs and/or discussants. How to Apply: To apply online, visit the APT website, http://apt.coloradocollege.edu and follow conference links. Abstracts of 300-400 words are due by midnight PST on Monday, February 20, 2012. Please review the proposal guidelines below before completing a proposal form. Each participant may submit one paper and one co‐authored paper proposal. Please note that the APT Conference does not accept panel or roundtable proposals. Each participant is required to submit a proposal form, even if the proposal is part of a co‐authored paper. Chairs/Discussants: If you wish to participate as a chair and/or discussant, please note your areas of expertise and interest in the relevant box on the proposal form. Presenting a paper does not preclude one from serving as a chair or a discussant in another panel. Pre‐circulation requirement: All papers accepted for the conference must be submitted electronically to an archive on the APT website no later than October 1, 2012. Paper lengths should not exceed 30 double‐spaced pages of text so that discussants may provide suitable feedback. Participants who fail to submit their paper to the archive by October 1, 2012 will be removed from the program.Questions and assistance: For questions about the program or proposal guidelines, or if you have any difficulty submitting a proposal, please contact the Program Committee Co‐ Chairs, Susan Liebell (susan.liebell@gmail.com) and David Lay Williams (dwill105@depaul.edu).To learn more about the Association and its annual conference, please visit the APT website at: http:// apt.coloradocollege.edu.

International Conference of Environmental Governance June 2-3, 2012 Beijing, China

Co-sponsored by Beihang University (Beijing

University of Aeronautics & Astronautics) and Christopher Newport University, the International Conference of Environmental Governance in China will be held on June 2-3, 2012, at Beihang University, Beijing, China. China’s environment has drawn great concerns in reDeadline for cent decades as the counApplications: try rapidly catches up in March 10, 2012 industrialization and modernization. This booming economy, however, has come alongside with an environmental crisis, which affects not only the livelihood of the Chinese citizens and the survival of the regime, but also the relationship between China and the rest of the world. In the past decades, Chinese government has been striking to address the issue through various channels, but the outcomes have not yet been fully assessed and understood. This conference aims to draw the best experts in this field in order to stimulate the discussion and improve our understanding of the issue for better research and policy decisions in the future. Scholars and practitioners across disciplines are invited to submit papers and panels following these themes: Environment, Growth, and Social Development, Environmental Politics: actors, interests and institutions, Environmental Protests, Movements, and Non-governmental Organizations (ENGOs): confrontation and collaboration, Globalization and Political Economy of Chinese Environment, Environmental Conflict and Cooperation: China and the world. Well-researched conference papers will have the opportunity to be included in edited books. Please email your paper abstract or panel proposal up to 300 words in length along with a brief bio of the author no later than March 10, 2012 to Dr. Huisheng Shou at Christopher Newport University (Huisheng_shou@hotmail.com) and Dr. Bingqiang Ren at Beihang University (ren_ bingqiang@yahoo.com.cn), co-chairs of the conference organizing committee. For more information please visit: https://sites.google.com/a/cnu. edu/international-conference-of-environmentalgovernance-in-china/

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Fellowships at the Center for International Security and Cooperation at Stanford University The Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) is an interdisciplinary community dedicated to producing policy-relevant scholarly research on international security problems, to teaching and training the next generation of security specialists, and to influencing policymaking in international security. The Center serves as a forum for scholars, practitioners and security professionals to understand complex international problems and explore innovative solutions in a collegial and collaborative environment. CISACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fellowship program is an integral part of this mission. Eligibility: In the social sciences and humanities, we seek pre- and post-doctoral scholars, junior faculty, policy practitioners, and, in special cases, mid-career professionals in journalism, law, the military, government, or international organizations, either from the U.S. or abroad. In collaboration with the Stanford Law School, we offer two research fellowships on law and international security. This program is open to law students, recent law school graduates, and pre- and post-doctoral scholars and professionals from a variety of disciplines. In the natural sciences and engineering, we seek scholars in those and related fields who are pursuing significant science-based research and are interested in using their technical knowledge to do policy-relevant research in international security. CISAC welcomes applicants from academia, the public and private sector, national laboratories, and the military, either from the U.S. or abroad. One of these fellowships is the William J. Perry Fellowship, which honors the former secretary of defense. His career is a model for the scientifically informed, pragmatic, far-sighted problem solving in public policy that we value at CISAC. Research Areas: Topics of interest for our fellows may include nuclear weapons proliferation and risk, nuclear energy, war and civil conflict, global governance, migration and transnational flows, public health and the environment, cyber and biosecurity, international norms and ethics, and insurgency and homeland security. We welcome applicants conducting research in these areas, broadly defined, and at their intersections. Pre- and post-doctoral scholars and junior faculty with an interest in nuclear issues are also invited to apply for a Stanton Nuclear Security Fellowship. Expectations: CISAC fellowships are residential fellowships in which fellows are expected to produce finished writing. For pre-doctoral fellows, this means finishing dissertation chapters or the dissertation. For post-doctoral fellows, this means writing a publishable article or articles and/or making significant progress on turning a thesis into a book manuscript. For scientists or professionals, including law students and lawyers, this generally means writing a publishable article. Fellows are expected to be on campus throughout the fellowship year and should not plan to spend their time conducting research abroad or in other parts of the country. Fellows are expected to participate actively in the CISAC community by attending research seminars and by collaborating with colleagues and senior researchers and faculty. Fellows working in nuclear security will also be required to attend seminars on writing and presenting to policy audiences. These seminars will feature presentations by current and former government officials and staff members. The seminar series will also help guide fellows through the process of producing a short piece of highly policy-relevant work. All CISAC fellows will have the option of attending these seminars on a regular basis. Stipend, Benefits and Housing: Predoctoral fellows receive stipends comparable to those awarded by the Stanford Graduate Fellowships program. Postdoctoral fellows receive stipends determined by length of time passed since month and year of PhD completion and experience. Junior faculty and professional stipends are commensurate with experience. Past pre-doctoral fellows have received stipends in the range of $25,000 to $30,000; post-doctoral fellows have received stipends in the range of $48,000 to $65,000. For more information about fellowships and applications, please contact: CISAC Fellowship Program Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Encina Hall, C206-8, 616 Serra St, Stanford University, Stanford CA 94305-6165, USA, Phone: (650) 724-9132, Fax: (650) 723-0089, CISACfellowship@stanford.edu. For more detailed descriptions, please visit : http://cisac.stanford.edu/docs/cisac_fellowships/

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Great Decisions 2012 Speaker Lineup For more information and registration for events, please visit: http://www.hrwac.org/ (Most events are held at 10 am at Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, 2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451) Saturday, 28 January 2012: Dr. Francis Adams, Professor of Political Science and International Studies, Old Dominion University, fadams@odu.edu, 757-683-3854 Mexico Mexico’s border with Central America, as well as the border it shares with the U.S., has been a pathway for people, goods, crime and contraband in both directions. How can Mexico address these transborder challenges? What is the future of Mexico’s relations with its northern and southern neighbors? How will Mexico’s foreign relations affect its domestic politics? Saturday, 4 February 2012: Dr. Caleb Verbois, Assistant Professor, Government, History, and Criminal Justice, Regent University, cverbois@regent.edu, 757-352-4551 (confirmed) Promoting Democracy The U.S. has had a history of advancing and supporting democracy around the world. What place does democracy promotion have in U.S. foreign policy today? With a choice of tools ranging from economic aid to military force, what are the appropriate yet effective methods that the U.S. should use to promote democracy? Saturday, 11 February 2012: Dr. Debra Shushan, Assistant Professor, International Relations, The College of William & Mary, dlshushan@wm.edu, 757-221-3479 (confirmed) Middle East Realignment The popular revolts and upheaval of the Arab Spring have radically changed the face of the Middle East. What lies ahead for the Middle East’s transition to democracy? What are the prospects for the governments that have held out in this new order? With many longtime U.S. allies ousted, how will the U.S. recalibrate its relations with the new regimes? Saturday, 18 February 2012: Dr. Victoria Hill, Assistant Research Professor, Department of Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Old Dominion University, vhill@odu.edu, 757683-4911 State of the Oceans: Why is Arctic Ice Melting So Fast? The world’s oceans are essential to life on earth, and are tremendously sensitive to global climate change. What are the consequences of climate change on oceanic factors like biodiversity, sea levels and extreme weather systems? How can the U.S. and its international partners address the emerging challenges to this shared resource?

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Great Decisions 2012 Speaker Lineup Saturday, 25 February 2012: Dr. David Selover, Associate Professor, dselover@odu.edu, 757-683-3541 Indonesia and Asia from an Economics Perspective Having emerged from authoritarianism in the last 15 years, Indonesia has made remarkable strides politically, economically and socially. Yet the new, democratic Indonesia is still a developing country facing considerable challenges. How can Indonesia continue its path of growth, reform and prosperity? What is Indonesiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role in the global community? Saturday, 3 March 2012: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Mr. Willie Session, Assistant Special Agent in Charge Cybersecurity: We are building our lives around our wired and wireless networks. The question is, are we ready to work together to defend them? The securitization of cyberspace has caused a sea change for both governments and the private sector, faced with new threats, new battlegrounds and new opportunities. Faced with challenges such as international cybercrime and authoritarian control of networks, how will the U.S. and its democratic allies approach the cyber frontier? How does this new domain figure in U.S. strategic interests?

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Appendix - German Academic Exchange Service Funding (DAAD) Graduate Study Scholarships For graduating seniors, recent graduates and graduate students For 10 months of Masters-level study during the German academic year Possibility to extend one year to complete a Masters program Monthly living stipend of ~€750, flight stipend & health insurance Deadline November 15, 2012 for study from October 2013-July 2014 http://www.daad.org/?p=gradstudy Graduate Research Grant for PhD students & post-docs Funding can be used for one to 10 months of research in Germany Those pursuing doctoral degrees in Germany can apply for up to three one-year extensions. Deadline: May 15, 2012 (short-term grants only), November 15, 2012 (short and long-term grants beginning Fall 2013). http://www.daad.org/?p=gradresearch Summer School in Germany for 2012 Spend 3 – 4 weeks studying in Germany over the summer Must have four semesters of college German (or equivalent) DAAD provides a lump sum to help cover room & board (~€850) and an international travel subsidy Visit database of summer schools in Germany Deadline: December 15, 2011 for Summer 2012 http://daad.org/?p=47438 Intensive Language Courses for graduate students 8-week intensive language courses at leading institutes in Germany For graduate students in all fields except German Studies/Language/Lit or the like Must have at least three semesters of college German ~ €2,300 scholarship covers tuition, accommodations and meals in whole or in part depending on location & accommodations http://www.daad.org/page/47443/

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Appendix - Professional Training Opportunities http://www.uncdf.org/mfdl/index.php?_mode=students.home This is the UN Capital Development Fundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Online Microfinance Training. It is free to make an account and take the course. http://www.peaceopstraining.org/e-learning/course-descriptions/94/principles-and-guidelinesfor-un-peacekeeping-oper/#94 This is a free course offered by the Peace Operations Training Institute. This publication is a comprehensive document that defines and promulgates available peacekeeping doctrine, definitions, procedures, and policy. The Institute course Principles and Guidelines is designed to teach this DPKO doctrine to all UN personnel serving in the field and at Headquarters, as well as to those who are new to UN peacekeeping. http://www.fao.org/righttofood/kc/dl_en.htm The course introduces the principles and concept of the human right to adequate food and its practical application. The course also provides an overview of the historical development of this human right, the human rights based approach to development, recourse mechanisms, the Right to Food Guidelines and describes the rights, obligations and responsibilities of rights-holders and duty-bearers of the right to food. http://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/SMDP/materials.htm The Center for Disease Control and Prevention offers several free online courses through TEPHINET. For an overview of these courses click the link. Registration with TEPHINET is free. http://www.who.int/management/newitems/en/index1.html The World Health Organization provides several links to free online courses at their website. Click the link above to explore their opportunities.

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Appendix - Dissertation Funding Opportunities http://www.sreb.org/page/1074/doctoral_scholars.html There are 2 different awards available from this organization. One is a 3-5 year award for incoming PhD students. The other is a 1 year award to cover the last year of dissertation writing. They are not subject specific and the primary requirement is “in-state-residence” within the state of VA or another affiliated state. http://www.woodrow.org/higher-education-fellowships/opportunity/research/index.php The Women’s Studies Fellowships are provided to Ph.D. candidates at institutions in the United States who will complete their dissertations during the fellowship year. The most competitive applications include not only a clear, thorough, and compelling description of the candidate’s work, but also evidence of an enduring interest in and commitment to women’s issues and scholarship on women. The Fellows received $2,000 to be used for expenses connected with the dissertation. These may include, but are not limited to, travel, books, microfilming, taping, and computer services. http://www.woodrow.org/higher-education-fellowships/religion_ethics/index.php The Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships are designed to encourage original and significant study of ethical or religious values in all fields of the humanities and social sciences, and particularly to help Ph.D. candidates in these fields complete their dissertation work in a timely manner. In addition to topics in religious studies or in ethics (philosophical or religious), dissertations appropriate to the Newcombe Fellowship competition might explore the ethical implications of foreign policy, the values influencing political decisions, the moral codes of other cultures, and religious or ethical issues reflected in history or literature. The Newcombe Fellowships are provided to Ph.D. candidates at American institutions located in the United States who will complete their dissertations during the fellowship year. In the 2012 Newcombe competition, at least 21 non-renewable Fellowships of $25,000 will be awarded for 12 months of full-time dissertation writing; in addition, Fellows’ graduate schools will be asked to waive tuition and/or remit some portion of their fees. http://www.mmuf.org/our-benefits/social-science-research-council This site lists various Mellon Mays funding opportunities, not only for dissertations, but for conference participation, research grants, tuition etc. http://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/fellowships/ This site has several links to various funding opportunities. http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/PGA_047959 This program offers funding for students of minority heritage. They have pre-doctoral, dissertation and post-doctoral programs available. http://www.tadafinallyfinished.com/dissertation-grants.html This page offers a brief but informative write up on the grant-writing and funding solicitation process. It also contains several links to funding opportunities and resources. http://www.shafr.org/members/fellowships-grants/ This organization has several funding opportunities. All of them are history related. If the candidate’s research can be linked to the history of American Foreign Relations, this link should prove useful. There are full funding fellowships up to $20,000 and there are several smaller research grants available from $2,000 - $4,000 dollars. Continued on next page

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Appendix - Dissertation Funding Opportunities http://www.usip.org/grants-fellowships/jennings-randolph-peace-scholarship-dissertation-program The Peace Institute fellowship is for the last year of dissertation writing resulting in completion. It is open to citizens of all countries. The program was organized around six themes central to the work of the incoming class of Senior Fellows and Peace Scholars: “Why Do States Behave as They Do?”; “Understanding Local Variations in Violence”; “Armed Groups, Civilians, and Displaced People: How Relations Between them Hamper or Further Peace-Building”; “Political and Economic Arrangements after Wars”; “Understanding Radicalization, Insurgency and the Forces that Oppose Them”; and “Post-Conflict Justice, Memory and Reconciliation, and Pedagogies of Peace-Building.” http://www.h-net.org/~sae/sae/german/funding/dissertation.htm This site has several links to funding opportunities for research done in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. http://www.aaanet.org/profdev/fellowships/ This link is to the American Anthropological Association. Candidates whose research is focused on cultural studies may find some useful funding opportunities here. There are countless links to funding opportunities many of which have somewhat narrow research criteria. Depending on the scope of the geographical location that your research is focused on, this may be beneficial to you and may increase your chances of securing funding. http://www.trumanlibrary.org/grants/ This site has research grants and dissertation year funding available. The research grants are specifically for travel to and research at the Harry S Truman Library ($2,500-$3,000). The Dissertation year funding is available to candidates doing research on public and foreign policy issues which were prominent during the Truman years (1945-1953). ($20,000-$25,000) http://www.srf.org/grants/world_politics.php The Smith Richardson Foundation hosts an annual grant competition to support Ph.D. dissertation research on American foreign policy, international relations, international security, strategic studies, area studies, and diplomatic and military history. This foundation will award 20 grants at $7,500 each. http://millercenter.org/academic/gage/fellowship The Miller Center Fellowship program is a competitive program for individuals completing their dissertations on American politics, foreign policy and world politics, or the impact of global affairs on the United States. The program provides up to eight $20,000 grants to support one year of research and writing. http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/idrf-fellowship/ The International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF) offers nine to twelve months of support to graduate students in the humanities and social sciences who are enrolled in doctoral programs in the United States and conducting dissertation research outside of the United States. IDRF promotes research that is situated in a specific discipline and geographical region but is also informed by interdisciplinary and cross-regional perspectives. Research topics may address all periods in history, but applicants should be alert to the broader implications of their research as it relates to contemporary issues and debates. Seventy-five fellowships are awarded annually. Fellowship amounts vary depending on the research plan, with a per-fellowship average of $19,000. The fellowship includes participation in an SSRC-funded interdisciplinary workshop upon the completion of IDRF-funded research. Continued on next page

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Appendix - Dissertation Funding Opportunities http://www.clir.org/fellowships/mellon/mellon.html The program offers about fifteen competitively awarded fellowships a year. Each provides a stipend of $2,000 per month for periods ranging from 9-12 months. Each fellow will receive an additional $1,000 upon participating in a symposium on research in original sources and submitting a report acceptable to CLIR on the research experience. Thus the maximum award will be $25,000. Traditional proposals for original source research in such fields as history will be welcome. But the committee will give preference to sound non-traditional projects in all eligible fields. http://wid.ndia.org/horizon/Pages/default.aspx This program offers funding to women who are doing research in or pursuing a career in some field related to national defense. Focus of the scholarship is on the following preferred fields of study: security studies, military history, government relations, engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, business (as it relates to national security or defense), law (as it relates to national security or defense), international relations, political science, and economics. http://www.wrei.org/FellowsFAQ.htm This program offers paid internships in DC in a congress persons office. WREI fellows receive a stipend of approximately $1,450 per month for eight months of the academic year (January-August). An additional sum of $500 is provided for the purchase of health insurance. WREI will also reimburse fellows up to a maximum of $1,500 ($750 per semester) for the cost of three hours tuition at their home institutions (books and other non-tuition charges are NOT covered). Fellows are responsible for transportation to and from Washington and for finding their own living arrangements. http://www.acls.org/programs/comps/ This site has many links for post-doc research funding. There are also a few links for dissertation funding. All of the awards are of substantial monetary value so checking them out might be worth your time. http://www.theihs.org/node/447 $2,000 - $15,000 awards. Available to all graduate students and can apply for the grant every year you are in school full time. Research interests are market-based approaches to environmental policy, the legal development of privacy and property rights in 18th-century England, the role of patient autonomy in bioethics, impediments to economic growth in developing countries and the relationship between U.S. presidential politics, fiscal policies, and economic performance http://www.wilsoncenter.org/fellowship-application-guidelines Post-doctoral fellowship at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars. http://www.nbr.org/about/bridgeaward.aspx The bridge award is available to Boren Fellows only. NBR invites any recipient of the Boren Fellowship, with interests similar to NBR’s program areas, to apply for a one-year award at NBR’s headquarters in Seattle, Washington, or at NBR’s Washington, DC, office. This award would be part of the Boren Fellowship and would be in lieu of domestic support.

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Appendix - Dissertation Funding Opportunities http://www.nbr.org/about/nextgenfellowship.aspx This fellowship is for students who have completed their MA degree. The Next Generation Fellowship Program will grant a one-year award to two to four fellows annually. Next Generation fellows will work on NBR research projects and participate in the effective delivery of that research to the policy community. The four major components of the Next Generation Fellowship are, bridging the gap between research and policy. Fellows will participate in NBR’s active outreach toward the policy community in Washington, D.C., through participation in research projects, independent research, the NextGen Network blog, and the Leadership Forum. Publication. A signature element of the program is the completion by the fellow of one journal-quality article that could be published by either NBR or an outside scholarly journal. Gaining in-depth knowledge of U.S. foreign policymaking. Fellows will engage the policymaking community through association with current and former U.S. government officials on the program’s advisory board, the program orientation and project outreach. Guidance and mentoring. The Next Generation fellows will be incorporated directly into NBR’s substantive policy research projects. Responsible to and guided by the relevant project director and fellowship staff, the fellows will be embedded in the workings of an organization that expresses in daily practice the high ideals of the fellowship’s goals.

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Appendix - Internship Possibilities http://www.cartercenter.org/involved/internship/peace-programs-internships.html Interns support the staff of the Carter Center’s Peace Programs by researching particular themes, issues, or countries and by providing logistical support for current projects. There are programs that specialize in the following areas: Americas, China, Conflict Resolution, Democracy, Human Rights, and Peace Program Development. There are also Graduate Assistantships available that are paid. https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-opportunities/index.html The CIA Graduate Studies Program looks for bright graduate students who are focusing on international affairs, languages, economics, geography, cartography, physical sciences and engineering. Other majors may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Students selected for this program should be entering either their first or second year of graduate studies following this assignment. You will become acquainted with the work of professional intelligence analysts through active participation in Agency projects with the potential to have selected pieces of your work disseminated throughout the Intelligence Community. The program allows the Agency to assess your skills and knowledge as they relate to permanent employment opportunities. http://social.un.org/index/Youth/UNOpportunities/JPO.aspx Junior professionals (P1/P2) and professionals (P3) are recruited through National Competitive Recruitment Examinations. The examinations are organized as a matter of priority in countries that are inadequately represented among the staff of the Secretariat. The examinations are administered in a number of occupational groups, including administration, economics, electronic data processing, finance, legal affairs, library, political affairs, public information, social development, and statistics. In order to qualify for P1/P2 positions, a candidate must possess a first level university degree and be 32 years of age or younger. Fluency in either English or French is required for both P1/P2s and P3s. All those who meet these criteria and believe in the purposes and ideals of the United Nations are encouraged to apply. http://careers.state.gov/students/programs The Department of State offers many internship and Professional Fellowship opportunities, all of which are designed to prepare students for a career with the US Department of State or other federal agency. Many of them require the ability to receive secret or top secret clearance and all require the standard government background check. Mot positions are paid and you will be hired as a government employee at the G5-G7 level. http://www.iata.org/hc/pages/iip.aspx IATA strives to attract the very best and brightest recent graduates from around the world. These interns are exposed to the unique challenges faced by IATA and contribute to our work in supporting our members and our industry by performing junior professional tasks. Internships are available in several locations including, Geneva, Montreal, Madrid, Miami and Singapore. Internships are for a 2-6 months, are paid and travel expenses are covered. http://www.ecipe.org/contact/job-opportunities/ecipe-internships/ ECIPE has an internship program (internships are salaried) and accepts every semester two candidates. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in economics (international economics/trade economics), international political economy, European integration, or an equivalent discipline relevant for ECIPE’s research profile. We are particularly looking for candidates with an excellent academic record and with a strong interest for a future career in academia, journalism, or policy making. http://www.rand.org/about/edu_op.html This is a listing of all of RANDs Internship and Fellowship opportunities. Continued on next page The GPIS Bulletin is Now on Facebook & Twitter - Join the GPIS Conversation!

Appendix - Internship Possibilities http://www.rand.org/about/edu_op/fellowships/gsap.html This internship is for students that have completed 2 years of study towards a PhD degree. RANDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Graduate Student Summer Associate Program introduces outstanding graduate students to RAND, an institution that conducts research on a wide range of national security problems and domestic and international social policy issues. Students receive a stipend and are given the opportunity to conduct research that can be completed during the three months they are at RAND. The program receives about 500 applications each year for the 20+ positions. The associates who end up finding matches with a research project do so because their skill sets match the needs of the project. The program runs in the summer months only. Summer associates work at RAND fulltime for a 12-week period. Positions are available in RANDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three major U.S. offices â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Santa Monica, Arlington, and Pittsburgh. All summer associates are collocated with project mentors. The location of the project mentor determines the location of the summer associate. The summer stipend in 2010 was approximately $12,000 (before taxes) for the 12 weeks of fulltime research. http://www.southcentre.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=675%3Aglobalgovernance-for-development-internship&catid=16%3Aabout-us&lang=en This is an unpaid internship that lasts 3-6 months depending on what your interests are. They are most interested in nationals from a developing country (defined as members of the Group of 77 and China), but members of developed countries are also welcome to apply. An internship at the Global Governance for Development Program (GGDP) of the South Centre offers young professionals an opportunity to undertake autonomous, concrete and critical work on global governance issues, e.g. issues relating to reforms in global governance institutions such as the United Nations, World Bank, IMF, World Trade Organization; developing country dynamics as global governance actors; global economic governance issues such as financing for development; global environmental governance issues such as sustainable development and climate change; and global social issues such as migration and human rights. This internship gives young professionals with a window and entry point into international policy forums and negotiations and how these affect the development objectives of countries in the Global South. Interns are based in Geneva (Switzerland) and fully integrated to the every-day work of the South Centre. The aim of the internships is to develop the technical and intellectual capacities of young post-graduate students or professionals, especially from developing countries, by providing them with practical experience that enhances their understanding of global governance issues from a developing country perspective. http://www.ishr.ch/our-interns/internship-programme This is an unpaid internship in Geneva. ISHR trains motivated interns to work in their Geneva office. Please note that if you are a non-EU citizen and the internship is not integral to your studies or if you are a non-EU citizen and have already completed an internship in Geneva, ISHR may not be able to secure your work visa. All successful candidates will need to provide a bank statement and a letter from a guarantor to demonstrate that you can cover your expenses in Geneva (2,500chf per month). We offer full-time and part-time internships from 3-6 months to work with: UN monitoring team, Communications team, Training team, Finance team, Fundraising team, Regional and national human rights program team. http://www.clintonfoundation.org/how-you-can-help/internships/i/foreign-policy The Foreign Policy interns are responsible for assisting the Foreign Policy Department with extensive research, analysis, and report writing for current international initiatives and in preparation for international events. They will also be required to assist with administrative responsibilities relating to the daily operations of the department. This position requires strong research skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. In addition, Foreign Policy interns must be able to work well independently and as part of a team.

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Appendix - Internship Possibilities http://www.undp.org/internships/ Internships offer a small group of outstanding graduate-level students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UNDPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work. They are designed to complement development-oriented studies with practical experience in various aspects of multilateral technical cooperation, but also complements other international studies, including law. Internships can take place in a UNDP country office/ regional center or at the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Headquarters in New York. Assignments vary greatly in terms of content. Every attempt is made to match the interests of the intern with the needs of the organization. Internship assignments vary in length according to the availability and academic requirements of the intern, as well as the needs of UNDP. Assignments are available on a part-time and full-time basis throughout the year. These are unpaid internships. http://www.microcapital.org/microfinance-internships/ MicroCapital offers the premier microfinance internship program. Since 2003, our interns have emerged from the program with a level of knowledge that is unparalleled among new entrants to the field. Our interns have entered full-time positions in many top microfinance organizations. Benefits to interns include direct interaction with senior management and the opportunity to make a visible contribution to a vibrant organization. Academic credit can sometimes be arranged for interns, as can complimentary admission to some industry events. Past interns have included both students and accomplished professionals. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for the following two positions: Research Associate: This position focuses on research of current events in microfinance and involves writing 8 stories per week of the type that appear on our home page. Interns have leeway to direct a significant portion of their work toward areas of personal interest (e.g., savings, micro-insurance or a particular region of the world). Native English and excellent writing skills are required. Webmaster Associate: This position involves maintaining and developing our websites. A technical background is required. http://foreign.senate.gov/about/internship/ An internship with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee offers an exciting opportunity for motivated college students, graduate students or recent graduates to gain first-hand experience working on issues of foreign policy and to learn about the legislative and political process. The position requires excellent writing skills, attention to detail and an active imagination. Selected candidates will be matched with Committee staff members, based on their interests and experience. Intern responsibilities range from attending meetings on and off the Hill to drafting memos, tracking legislation and conducting research projects. While internships last for a full semester, the Committee can accommodate full-time interns as well as those who are only available a few days per week. Internships with the Committee are highly selective, but we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply because, we are looking for a diversity of experiences and interests. http://careerweb.georgetown.edu/prelaw/thinking/6437.html This site contains dozens of links to different internship opportunities. Browse through them to see if anything sparks your interest. http://www.wfpg.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=47264&orgId=wfpg WFPG is looking for three responsible and motivated interns to focus on planning and outreach for programs featuring international affairs officials and experts. In addition to assisting with our Author and Embassy Series programs, interns also contribute to Celebrating Women Leaders Benefit Luncheons. Interns will also research foreign policy topics before events, assist in media outreach and the production of our newsletter, update the WFPG database and webpage, and complete other office tasks as assigned. Applicants must be available to work a minimum of two full days per week. These internships are paid. Continued on next page

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Appendix - Internship Possibilities http://www.fpri.org/about/jobs.html Research Assistants work under the direct supervision of the Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research staff. Students help maintain data files, conduct literature searches, compile indices, or produce other material. Editorial Assistants are trained to analyze scholarly articles, correspond with authors, fact check, copyedit, proofread, and generally help with the production of the quarterly journal Orbis, as well as perform general administrative duties throughout the Institute. Administrative Assistants help with conference preparation, development, public relations, and maintain the Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specialized periodical collection. All language skills are welcome, but knowledge of Russian, Chinese, Persian, Arabic, French, German, and Spanish is especially helpful. A familiarity with word-processing programs and conducting research on the worldwide web is also desirable. Internships are available for an academic year, a semester, a summer, or by agreement, for a shorter time. A minimum commitment of 10 hours a week is required. https://www.world-affairs.org/internships This is an unpaid Intern position at the World affairs Council in Washington State. The minimum term is 3 months, but a 6-9 month stay is encouraged. There are 5 different internship programs available with the World Affairs Council. Administration, Community Programs, Global Classroom, International Visitors Program and Communications and Outreach. http://www.nbr.org/about/hmjinternship.aspx NBR offers full- and part-time paid internships for undergraduate and graduate students, and recent postgraduates. Responsibilities are varied and include general office support, conference and meeting organization, editing and proofreading, research and writing, fundraising and corporate development support, and website editing and database work. https://aeiinternships.skillroad.com American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research offers internships in the Summer, Spring and Fall. Internships are unpaid. They are offered in the fields of economic policy, foreign and defense policy, social and political studies, public relations, The American Online magazine, publications editing, marketing, government relations, and communications. They offer 45 internships for each season.

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