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Global Responses to Asymmetric Threats Project Paid Internships - Summer 2023

*Must apply via START's website linked below. Applications submitted via Handshake will NOT be considered.*

Description of responsibilities: Interns will assist with data collection to support the Global Responses to Asymmetric Threats project needs, with specific focus on Russian information campaigns in asymmetric conflict in Ukraine. Work will focus on coding tweets related to specific battle, civilian, and international developments connected to the war in Ukraine. It may also include assistance with reading and coding project relevant literature. Other areas of assistance are possible and will be determined in the future.

Minimum Qualifications: Must have completed at least 36-40 hours of college credit with excellent
writing and communication skills. Must be driven and committed to supporting project development by working with senior and junior mentors. Attention to details is necessary and familiarity with Excel.

Preferred Qualifications: Prior research experience, preferably with data collection. Some familiarity
with topics/issues related to irregular warfare.

Supervisors: Salma Bouziani, bouziani@umd.edu and Elizabeth Radziszewski, eradzisz@umd.edu

Citizenship Requirement: US citizenship is not required.

Deadline to apply: March 12, 2023 at 11:59pm ET

Required application materials: Resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts

General Information for all START Internships
Location:
START is headquartered at the University of Maryland, College Park, and will be offering its internship program in-person for the summer 2023 semester.
Schedule Requirements:
Orientation Date: Monday, June 5, 2023. All interns are required to attend orientation. You may be required to attend an additional day of orientation on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Your supervisor will inform you if you are required to attend both days.
Internship Duration: Monday, June 5, 2023 to Friday, August 11, 2023. All interns must be able to commit to the duration of the whole program.
Work Hours: All interns must work at least 20 hours per week during the summer 2023 program. Work hours are scheduled from Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. Interns may not work longer than 8-hour or shorter than 2 hour shifts.
Conditions of Employment:
The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University System of Maryland (USM) recently announced that students, faculty, and staff on USM campuses, including UMD, are required to be vaccinated against COVID. Accepted interns will be required to comply with the University's vaccination protocol or to request and be approved for a medical or religious exemption in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Internship offers are contingent upon admitted candidates providing proof of full vaccination or obtaining approval for a medical or religious exemption.
Intern offers are contingent on completion of a background check. A prior criminal conviction or convictions will not automatically disqualify a finalist from employment. Prior to any adverse decision, individuals will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding their background check. Individuals will also be provided an opportunity to appeal any decision prior to a final outcome.
Additionally, accepted interns will be required to complete an I-9 Employment Eligibility Authorization, which may require in-person delivery. Lastly, accepted interns will be required to complete a Federal W4, State W4, and Direct Deposit forms. Non-U.S. Citizens will have additional tax/payroll paperwork to complete. The inability to complete any of these documents or processes may result in the internship offer being rescinded.
Other Information:
  • All internships include a stipend of $2,250 for the fall and spring semesters, and $3,000 for the summer term.
  • The University of Maryland has several opportunities for students to apply for other internship stipends. Please note that START is not involved in the application or review process for these stipends, with the exception of the Paul Gallo Memorial Scholarship for Non-Traditional Student Interns. Non-UMD students are encouraged to check with their home institutions for other stipend opportunities.
  • The Ammerman Foundation Student Veteran Professional Development Fund: http://sagiving.umd.edu/ammermanvetsfund/index.html
  • Paul Gallo Memorial Scholarship for Non-Traditional Student Interns: https://www.start.umd.edu/education/paul-gallo-memorial-scholarship-non-traditional-student-interns
  • We strongly encourage and recommend that interns seek academic credit for their internship through their home institution or department, if possible.
  • If undertaking the internship for credit, please indicate this on your application form. Be sure to notify your internship supervisor if you need to work more than 20 hours per week for this reason.
  • Applicants interested in applying for an internship for any semester other than or in addition to summer 2023 must submit a separate application for each semester with the correct application form for that semester.
How to Apply for START Internships:
START is currently accepting applications for the summer 2023 semester. Please make sure you check the dates for the project you’re interested in to make sure they’re available during the semester you intend to apply. The summer 2023 application form will be open until 11:59pm ET on Sunday, March 12, 2023. For best consideration, interested candidates may submit their applications two weeks ahead of the closing date, by 11:59pm ET on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Late, incomplete, or applications not submitted correctly will not be considered. To access the application: click here.
Notes:
  • Due to the high volume of applications, only top candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 
  • All internships include a stipend of $2,250 for the fall and spring semesters, and $3,000 for the summer term.
  • Applicants must pay close attention to the requirement of the internship they are applying for, including attendance to team meetings and the minimum time commitment. Inability to attend compulsory meetings or work the minimum required hours will result in rescinding of offer.
  • Applicants who identify two additional internship projects of interest may be considered for those projects if they are not selected for the project in which they are applying.
  • Any successful applicant will be asked to respond with a firm acceptance within 48 hours of the offer being made. Failure to respond could result in your place being given to another applicant.
  • Failure to complete this form in full or submit the proper materials according to the directions provided above could result in your application being rejected without further consideration.
  • All interns must attend START Intern Orientation.
  • All interns must be able to participate in the internship program for the duration of the program/semester dates. 
  • Questions about specific internships, their requirements or subject matter should be directed to the supervisor contact listed for each project on the START internship web page.
If you have difficulty submitting your application or have questions about your application status, please contact us at internships@start.umd.edu. To request an ASL interpreter or other accommodations, please email diverseterps@umd.edu.
Application Materials:
All internship applicants must submit all materials in one .pdf file using the file name format:
LastName, FirstName_InternCandidate.pdf or .doc.
 The internship application packet should include the following documents in the following order:
  • One page cover letter
  • One page resume
  • Official or unofficial transcript(s)
  • *GTD Internship Additional requirement* 2 pg. writing sample
Note for International Students:
START welcomes applications from international students for all of our internships where US citizenship is not a requirement (see the qualifications listed for each project for details).
It is, however, the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that their visa or immigration status permits them to undertake a paid internship. It is also the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all proper paperwork, like documented approval from your home institution, is available and processed in time for the start of the internship. Failure to comply with these stipulations, or provide the paperwork required to verify your status, will result in your internship offer being rescinded without further consideration. START is unable to sponsor visas for non-US Citizens due to the short timeline of our program and the lengthy processing time for visas. Unfortunately, this largely limits our ability to accept anything other than F-1 visas on regular, not OPT, status.