EMGIP - German State Parliaments Fellowship

  Germany

• Other Cities in Germany: 
Dresden,  Frankfurt,  Augsburg,  Cologne (Koln),  Hamburg,  Bonn,  Erfurt
• Berlin: 
Berlin
• Munich: 
Munich (Munchen)

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: The application deadline for the summer 2010 program is December 1, 2009. The application for the fall 2010 program is March 31, 2010.

Description: Kick-start your career with a paid internship at a German state parliament! EMGIP is a great opportunity for students interested in careers in regional government or specific policy issues such as the environment, education, or healthcare. EMGIP provides you with firsthand experience in government affairs while allowing you to improve your German language skills and enjoy life abroad. Specific job responsibilities vary according to your hosting Landtag, however all positions allow for professional and personal growth. Internships run from one to three months and U.S. and Canadian citizens are eligible to apply.

Visit the CDS website for more information and to apply online.

Highlights: Fellowship highlights include:
* Monthly stipends of up to EUR 500 for U.S. citizens (Please note: Monthly stipends for Canadian citizens are dependent on each Landtag and cannot be guaranteed)
* Health insurance (optional)
* Housing assistance
* Work authorization services
* Support throughout the program in Germany and the U.S.
* Re-entry information about marketing your work experience abroad in the U.S.

Qualifications: Candidates should have:
* An adventurous outlook on life
* Strong, intermediate German skills
* Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student at a U.S. or Canadian university
* At least 2 years of study in a field relating to international relations, public administration, political studies, law, economics, European studies, or German

Cost in US$: Stipends Available

Experience Required: yes

Practical experience does not need to be extensive but is required.

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

CDS International, Inc.'s Mission Statement: We are a nonprofit organization that supports intercultural understanding through professional development programs in Argentina, Germany, Russia, Spain, and the United States. Our programs include international internships, professional fellowships, State Department public diplomacy initiatives, J-1 visa services, work-study programs, and study tours. We have over 40 years of experience working with participants from more than 80 countries.

Year Founded: 1968