GenCen Internships
Internships with a focus on gender
The Center for Gender in Global Context (GenCen) internship program offers internship coordination services and support to MSU undergraduate and graduate students from any department or college. Students interested in gender issues may elect to participate in internships related to social justice, human rights, community development, reproductive health, domestic violence, and/or environmental health and justice.
Through the Internship program students will intern with leading organizations working at the local, national, and international level on gender related issues. Students will work with supervisors from the host organization and from within their department or college during their internship, benefiting from their supervisors' experience and expertise. The internship is designed to help students explore gender-related career fields while gaining valuable hands-on experience at local, national or international organizations.
Internship Details:
* Work with the GenCen Internship Coordinator to find the right organization for you and to arrange for MSU credit
* Flexible schedules
* Fall and Spring internships are typically 10-20 hours
* Summer internships can be part-time or full-time
* Students can complete international GenCen internships along with MSU study abroad programs
* Advanced undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply
* Most internships are unpaid, however some offer work-study to eligible students. Students are encouraged to contact the GenCen Internship Coordinator to discuss upcoming scholarship opportunities.
Benefits:
* Receive credit from your department of college for the internship
* Gain valuable academic and professional experience
* Find networking opportunities for your future career
* Organizations will involve students in interesting projects and programs not just clerical work!
Application Deadlines:
Fall: applications due by July 15th
Spring: applications due by November 1st
Summer: applications due by March 1st
International and National (DC or NY): Call early for deadlines
List of Potential Internship Organizations (PDF)*
List of International Internships in Connection with MSU Study Abroad Programs (PDF)*
For more information, contact:
Marisa Rinkus
Coordinator, GenCen Internship Program
Center for Gender in Global Context (GenCen)
206 International Center
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
Phone: 517-353-5040
Email: gencenic@msu.edu
