Applications sought for the inaugural Clarence Pearson Internship in Global Health and Aging. The intern will lead an extensive audit of existing organizational, financial, and social resources for aging populations and age-related research around the world.
The findings will not only make important cross-disciplinary contributions to the field of age-related research, but also inform the research to be conducted by future interns.
Opportunities
Meet and interview leaders at NYC-based aging and global health organizations
Gain deeper knowledge of scientific, clinical, and social science research in age-related health concerns
Write and help publish and distribute a white paper report and help develop strategies to share findings
Present findings before leaders in NYC-based aging and global health organizations
Eligibility
Students must be currently enrolled in a graduate program in the greater New York City region
Students must provide an academic mentor at their institution who can help guide research
Both Financial Need and Academic Merit are key criteria
Public Health and International Studies students strongly encouraged to apply
Honorarium
$5000
Accommodations and travel will not be provided.
Location
AFAR offices, 55 West 39th Street, New York, NY 10018
Reporting to AFAR Executive Director and Communications Officer
Duration
Two to three days a week for a full semester
Anticipated start date January through June 2015
Application
Cover letter addressing: 1) your interest and experience in age-related research, and 2) how the honorarium will help ease your financial burden, noting an approximation of what percentage of your tuition and academic costs are not currently covered by personal contributions or scholarships/awards
Letter of recommendation from mentoring faculty
Writing sample such as scholarly article, research paper, or research-driven blog post
Resume or CV
To address merit, please provide your most recent transcripts
Deadline
Please send completed application by December 22, 2014 to AFAR, 55 West 39th, 16th Floor, NY, NY 10018
or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
For further information, please contact John Chaich, Communications Officer, at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or 212.703.9977.
Learn more about AFARs mission and Clarence Pearsons vision at www.afar.org/research/pearsoninternship.
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John Chaich
Communications Officer, AFAR
212-703-9977 x 233
www.afar.org
55 West 39th, 16th Floor, NY, NY 10018
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