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Faculty Internships 

• Illawarra Mercury Winter Internships
• Junior Professional Fellows Program, United Nations University, New York Office
• The Australian National Internships Program (ANIP)
• Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Program
• Arts Internship (ARTS301)
• Politics Internship (POL301)

Illawarra Mercury Winter Internships 

The Program is specifically designed for students wishing to become print journalists.

The Illawarra Mercury selects one intern from students enrolled in the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies specialising in journalism each year. The intern is selected in May and the internship takes place in the University’s winter vacation. Candidates are selected in a two-tiered process; a selection panel from the Faculties of Arts and Creative Arts nominates four candidates who are enrolled in JOUR302. The Mercury interviews the four candidates and selects one for placement. 

The placement is for a three-week period.  It generally begins with an introduction to the newsroom, a day each in the photographic, features and sports departments and a second day in the general newsroom. The second week involves hands-on interviewing, researching and writing.

Candidates are selected from:

• Final year Journalism majors in the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies enrolled in JOUR302;

The internship gets results.  Many of the Faculty’s interns are now working as journalists on local and national newspapers.

Application forms are available from Arts Central or click here to download the application in pdf format. Applications close 31 May.

For further information please contact Nuala O'Donnell, Teaching and Learning Coordinator, Faculty of Arts. (nuala_odonnell@uow.edu.au).

Junior Professional Fellows Program, United Nations University, New York Office 

The United Nations University Office at the United Nations, New York (UNU-ONY) recruits Junior Professional Fellows (JPFs) for two sessions each year running from August to January, and February to July. The internship title, "Junior Professional Fellows" reflects the high level of responsibility and opportunity given to those accepted into this program.

Applications Deadlines:

August 1st to January 31st Session: May 31st.

February 1st to July 31st Session: November 30th;

Candidates selected for the current recruitment session will be informed by the beginning of July 2009.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.ony.unu.edu/internships

The Australian National Internships Program (ANIP) 

The Australian National Internships Program provides senior undergraduates with the opportunity to undertake, for academic credit, a designated research project within the workplace.  Students may be from any Australian or overseas university, from any discipline (former interns have been students of political science or policy studies, communications or information technology, economics or commerce, law, geography, Asian or European studies, development studies, environmental studies, social work, linguistics, sports studies, music).

All placements are in Canberra, for eleven weeks with:

• the Commonwealth Parliament (with a Senator, Member, Parliamentary Committee);
• the Australian Public Service (with Government Departments or Statutory Authorities);
• the ACT Legislative Assembly and ACT Public Service; or non-government peak and community organisations (these have ranged from industry associations such as the National Farmers Association or the Motor Trades Association of Australia, to organisations such as the Australian Council for Overseas Aid or Greening Australia).

Students are admitted by a Selection Committee which meets twice a year (November and May).  Minimum requirements are that students are in their third year of academic study and that the internship will be officially credited to their degree by their home university.  Students at Wollongong must enrol in POL 301 Politics Internship.

The coursework component is a weekly seminar on current issues in public policy. The Internship placement is for approximately two and a half days a week over an eleven week period, and is backed by a one hour weekly workshop.  Students are assessed on the basis of a research report to a maximum of 8000 words, an oral presentation and a reflective essay.

Here is the link to ANIP’s home page: http://www.anu.edu.au/anip/

For further information please contact Dr Anthony Ashbolt (aashbolt@uow.edu.au).

Uni- Capitol Washington Internship Program 

The Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Program (UCWIP) offers opportunities for 12 Australian students to undertake a full-time, unpaid, 8 week internship on Capitol Hill each January/February. Internship opportunities may vary each year but will normally include placements in Democratic and Republican offices, personal and committee offices, the House and the Senate and at least one congressional committee office. Participating students are drawn from many academic disciplines including international relations, politics, commerce, law, economics, science and American studies.

UCWIP interns gain a unique perspective of the US political system and institutions over the two-month placement. In-office experiences will vary widely according to the needs of the congressional hosts but will typically include administrative functions, constituent liaison and legislative research and support. Interns are encouraged to attend hearings, briefings and press conferences both on and off Capitol Hill in addition to the UCWIP-organized briefings at the US State Department and the Australian Embassy.

The University of Wollongong is one of nine Australian universities participating in the UCWIP. The program was set up in 1999 and is directed and managed by a former US congressional adviser residing in Washington DC. As well as managing the selection/matching process and liaising with the host offices and home universities, the Resident Director provides in-country support to participants.

There are no quotas for particular universities or discipline areas so the selection process for the UCWIP is highly competitive. Academic performance is just one many factors considered during the selection process. Applicants must be mature, engaging, articulate and willing to serve as ambassadors for their university and Australia. They should aspire to benefit from the experience academically, professionally, culturally and personally. Paid and voluntary work experiences are important and applicants should also be able to demonstrate sophisticated interpersonal skills, resourcefulness and knowledge.

Interns are responsible for all costs including air travel, accommodation, food, living expenses and local transport.  An overall budget of A$13,000-$15,000 is recommended depending on the US dollar exchange rate at the time of participation. UOW applicants are eligible to apply for a $1,000 UOW-funded travel grant to assist with the costs.  All participants are required to obtain a J1 visa prior to departing Australia. Accommodation is reserved for interns in share rooms in furnished, self-catering, serviced apartments in nearby, northern Virginia.

UOW applications are coordinated by the UOW Study Abroad & Exchange Office in conjunction with the School of History and Politics in the Faculty of Arts.  The internship will count towards a UOW degree as participating students must enrol in POL 301 during Summer Session. Whilst the program may be of special interest to UOW Arts, Law and Commerce students, other students are also eligible to apply.

Final information about the program for the next year is normally available by March each year. Interested UOW students are expected to attend a teleconference information session in April and applications are normally finalised in early May.

For more information contact Dr Anthony Ashbolt (aashbolt@uow.edu.au) in the School of History and Politics or the Study Abroad Office, Student Central, Building 17.

Email studyabroad@uow.edu.au or telephone 42 215404 during office hours.

Further information can be found at the Study Abroad website >>

Arts Internship (ARTS301) 

ARTS301 takes the Bachelor of Arts degree and gives it a practical focus.  At its core is an extensive internship in a workplace generally of the student’s choice.  The internship is integrated into the curriculum through seminars and a research project.  ARTS301 is a significant opportunity to reflect upon and develop strategies for using the knowledge and skills developed through the Bachelor of Arts degree in the world of work and in the pursuit of career goals.

For further information please contact Dr Glenn Mitchell (gmitchel@uow.edu.au).