Snapshot

Minimum GPA: 3.00

Terms and Dates:

  • Summer 2024
    June 1, 2024 to August 1, 2024
One Time Opportunity

Advisor:

Maja Anderson

Cornell Affiliations:

Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies, Institute for African Development

Off-campus partner:

Southern African Institute for Policy and Research (SAIPAR)

Website:

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Overview

Opportunity Description

Host organization: Southern African Institute for Policy and Research (SAIPAR)

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

SAIPAR is an independent educational and development-oriented research center. Through interdisciplinary research, publications, seminars, and dialogue facilitation, the institute seeks to contribute to improved policymaking, research capacity, and governance. 

The institute aims to be a catalyst for new ideas and concepts on good governance and development in Zambia and Southern Africa and a documentation center to serve as an indispensable partner on research and policy analysis.

As an intern, you will contribute to SAIPAR's social media, website, and database maintenance, and you will learn about economic development, politics and law, and access justice in the region. 

Funding

All Global Interns receive an award totaling at least $3,000 for airfare, transportation, and living expenses. A portion of the stipend may be paid directly to the in-country host to support housing, food, and local transportation.

About Us

This internship is managed by the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies and its Institute for African Development Program, part of Global Cornell.