OECD Young Associates Program
The Young Associates Programme (YAP) is a two-year programme targeted at recent undergraduates who wish to gain a significant first professional experience in the world of multilateral policymaking, research and analysis. It is designed to act as a springboard for them to target future postgraduate study at top-ranked universities.
The following Directorates and special body will host a Young Associate in the 2021 – 2023 round. Review the job descriptions and apply by 3 January 2021.
No. | Directorate/Special Body | Work stream |
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1 | Centre for Tax Policy and Administration (CTP) | The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes |
2 | Economics Department (ECO) | OECD Economic Outlook |
3 | Directorate for Education and Skills (EDU) | Survey on Social and Emotional Skills |
4 | Public Governance (GOV) | Public Governance Priorities – Supporting the Strategic Agenda in response to Covid-19 |
5 | Global Relations Secretariat (GRS) | Towards an inclusive, resilient and sustainable recovery: The SME Policy Index for Latin America |
6 | International Energy Agency (IEA) | World Energy Outlook |
7 | Public Affairs and Communications Directorate (PAC) | Public Affairs and Civil Society |
8 | Directorate for Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) | Artificial Intelligence and the OECD AI Observatory |
Check out all the details here.
Stanford Law School Research Fellowship
This is a unique opportunity to get legal experience before law school. I know Midd apps have been competitive in the past.
This role is to assist with the research of Professors John J. Donohue, Jacob Goldin, Daniel Ho, Daniel Kessler, and Alison Morantz at Stanford Law School. Designed for graduating seniors or recent college or master’s program graduates, the fellowship provides a unique opportunity for those considering graduate school, law school, and/or business school in the future.
Prior Research Fellows have matriculated to Ph.D. programs at Harvard, Stanford, Yale, MIT, Princeton, Columbia, and NYU and law school at Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and Columbia. They have been drawn from a variety of undergraduate disciplines, including economics, political science, applied math, public policy, statistics, engineering, and computer science.
Successful applicants will be matched with a specific professor based on background and interests. As full-time Stanford University employees, fellows will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, access to campus athletic and academic facilities (to the extent that any ongoing pandemic restrictions allow), paid vacation time, professional development funds, and the capacity to audit Stanford courses and attend on-campus lectures and seminars free of charge.
Job responsibilities will vary by position, but involve all aspects of the research process including:
• Conceptualization of suitable empirical methodologies and models
• Collecting, managing, and structuring quantitative datasets
• Statistical analyses of complex datasets and interpretation of results
• Communication with government officials, industry stakeholders, and research collaborators
• Report writing and manuscript preparation
Read the full description and apply by the deadline of January 4 in Handshake HERE
Privilege and Poverty Local and National Summer Internships
Gain skills, make community connections and do direct service work addressing the impacts of poverty and economic inequality – here in Addison County or in one of over 120 communities around the nation through a P&P Summer Internship.
Internships offered in: Healthcare, Law, Economic Development, Education, Environmental Justice, Housing, Hunger, Immigration Services, Women’s Advocacy, Youth Programs, the Arts, and more.
Applicants who are selected for this internship will become a part of a Privilege & Poverty cohort that will prepare together during spring semester workshops, participate in the summer internship, regroup for reflection upon return to campus, and bring the knowledge and understanding gained from these experiences to the college community throughout the academic year.
Deadlines vary in January. Apply now HERE and read for more information. This is a very special opportunity!!
Happy end of semester
Greetings all and congratulations on making it through a very different semester!! I hope you study hard for any final exams or papers, then make the most of celebrating the holidays and resting and rejuvenating in a safe and healthy way! I remain available for questions and emails and appointments until December 18, and then I’ll see you in the new year. Cheers -Tim
Coro Fellowship in Public Affairs
The Coro Fellowship is one of the nation’s most prestigious public affairs programs for aspiring leaders who wish to create change across sectors and across differences and contribute meaningfully to the public good. Competitively selected applicants will join a cohort of 12 fellows for the nine-month program in a high-impact urban US city: New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Pittsburgh.
Using the city as a classroom, Fellows learn through interactions with various stakeholders, numerous work placements, and leadership development seminars to develop critical thinking, analytical, governance, and leadership skills. Coro seeks bright, self-motivated individuals with a demonstrated commitment to ethical, effective leadership and civic engagement.
We encourage applications from candidates of all academic disciplines, careers, and racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Applications for the 2021 cohort are due January 6, 2021. Learn more at corofellowship.org.
Connect with Top Graduate International Relations Schools
Attend and learn about four of the top International Relations Graduate Programs in the northeast. You will hear from alumni and admissions representatives from all of the programs.
The schools presenting will include:
• Columbia University – School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA)
• Georgetown University – Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service
• Johns Hopkins University – School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
• Tufts University – The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.
December 17 at 5:30 pm click HERE
Alum to lead National Economic Council under President-elect Biden
If you’re curious to see where one Midd grad has gone, check out this story from the NYT last week:
“President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. has officially selected Brian Deese, who played a leading role in bailing out the automotive industry and negotiating the Paris climate agreement under President Barack Obama, to head the National Economic Council, his transition team said Thursday.
The appointment, which does not require Senate confirmation, highlights Mr. Biden’s plans to use economic policy initiatives to drive climate policy. It also defies pre-emptive criticism from some environmental groups, which have targeted Mr. Deese for his work in recent years as the sustainability director for the asset-management giant BlackRock.”
Read the full article here.
Scoville Peace Fellowship
The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Program invites applicants to apply for full-time, six-to-nine month fellowships in Washington, DC.
The purpose of the fellowship is to provide an opportunity for college graduates to gain practical knowledge and experience by contributing to the efforts of nonprofit, public-interest organizations working on peace and security issues.
Scoville Fellows will choose to work with one of the twenty-six organizations participating in the program. With the assistance of alumni, board, and staff, fellows will select a placement which best matches their interests and the needs of the host organization. Participating organizations provide office space and support, supervision and guidance for fellows’ work. With the exception of Congressional lobbying, fellows may undertake a variety of activities, including research, writing, and organizing that support the goals of their host organization.
Scoville Fellows create a project, in partnership with their host organizations, related to one of four broad areas:
• Nuclear Nonproliferation and WMD. This category includes but is not limited to: Nuclear nonproliferation and security; prevention of the spread of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons; defense spending and procurement; U.S. interactions with current, de facto, or potential nuclear powers; protection of nuclear and radiological materials.
• Climate and Security nexus. This category includes but is not limited to: environmental concerns with security implications; disaster response with military personnel; international tensions arising from changing arctic region; regional and ethnic tensions exacerbated by resource competition.
• Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution. This category includes but is not limited to: current and potential incursions within or between neighboring countries; conventional weapons and arms trade; cross-border refugee movements; ethnic tensions with security implications; atrocity prevention; building international and regional institutions to resolve conflicts; development and implementation of novel conflict resolutions strategies; counterterrorism and terrorism reduction strategies; supporting international agreements that can lead to peace, prosperity, and sustainability.
• Emerging Technology Threats. This category includes but is not limited to: questions related to the development, deployment, and use of drones, artificial intelligence, cyber warfare, satellites and space in a security context.
• Global Health Security. This category includes biosecurity and pandemics.
Application deadline to start in fall 2021 is January 4. APPLY HERE
Atlantic Council Young Global Professionals Program Internship – with options this spring
At the Atlantic Council, we advance our mission of “shaping the global future together” by taking on global, generational challenges – those the next generation is inheriting.
To meet this moment, we are committed to fostering the next generation of international affairs professionals. To this end, we are relaunching our internship program as a world-class, paid Young Global Professionals (YGP) Program. This new initiative is designed to provide exceptional young people with in-depth exposure to international affairs and an opportunity to play an active role in shaping real-world solutions to global challenges.
We’re different than most think tank teams, and we like it that way! The Council is building a movement. We hope you’ll be a part of it. If this appeals to you, read on about how to join our fast-paced, global team of intellectual entrepreneurs.
All the details here. DEADLINE is November 18 for the spring, but they also have summer opportunities due on March.
Weil Innovators Program for aspiring law students
If you’re considering law school next year, this is a pretty cool program to check out if you qualify.