Summer Internship Program 2013 – Berkman Center for Internet & Society – Harvard University
I have a confession to make. When I first came across this internship, I was tempted not to share it with anyone of you but apply myself. A really unique, one of a kind, niche summer internship program where students tackle issues related to the core of Berkman’s research agenda, including law, technology, innovation, and knowledge; the relationship between Internet and civic activity. Yes, this internship is at Harvard. Yes, students from anywhere in the world regardless of their education stream and level (UG/PG/Ph.D) may apply. Yes, there is a stipend attached. Yes, only the best among the best make it to this program. Yes, you want to apply! The last date is February 10th, 2013 – rush!
About Berkman Centre for Internt & Society: – The Berkman Center (http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/about) was founded to explore cyberspace, share in its study, and help pioneer its development. We represent a network of faculty, students, fellows, entrepreneurs, lawyers, and virtual architects working to identify and engage with the challenges and opportunities of cyberspace.
It investigates the real and possible boundaries in cyberspace between open and closed systems of code, of commerce, of governance, and of education, and the relationship of law to each. They do this through active rather than passive research, believing that the best way to understand cyberspace is to actually build out into it.
About Internship: – The word “awesome” has been thrown around to describe this internship (check here what a previous intern had to say). Summer interns jump head first into the swirl of the Berkman universe, where they are deeply and substantively involved in the operation of Center’s research projects and efforts. Becoming invaluable contributors to the Center’s operation and success, interns conduct collaborative and independent research under the guidance of Berkman staff, fellows, and faculty.
Specific roles, tasks, and experiences vary depending on Center needs and interns’ skills; a select list of expected opportunities for Summer 2012 can be viewed here. Traditionally, the workload of each intern is primarily based under one project or suite of projects, with encouragement and flexibility to get involved in additional projects all across the Center.
Who can apply: –
- Internships are open to students enrolled across the spectrum of disciplines and at different levels of academic study including those in Bachelors, Masters, Law, and Ph.D programs
- Summer interns do not have to be U.S. residents or in school in the U.S., and international students are welcome to apply.
Duration: – 10 weeks (June 3rd – August 9th, 2013)
Location: – Harvard University, USA
Stipend: – $11.5 / hour (35 Hours/week). Please be forewarned that payment may not be sufficient to cover living expenses in the Boston area. No other benefits are provided, and interns must make their own housing, insurance and transportation arrangements.
How to apply: – Please refer to Berkman Center for Internet & Society Summer Internship 2013 program page for more info and application details. The last date to apply is February 10th, 2013 – Hurry!
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