2009 GLOBAL IMPACT SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
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The WDI Global Impact Internship Program supports partnerships between University of Michigan graduate students and businesses or non-profits in emerging market economies. The objective of the program is to provide students with international business experience, and to provide partner organizations with the benefit of student expertise and assistance.
WDI currently has four research initiatives:
· Market-based approaches to poverty alleviation at the Base of the Pyramid
· The Business of Healthcare
· Globalization of Services
· Green Leap Initiative
P Proposed projects addressing any of these areas will be given precedence.
Intern Qualifications
Applicants must be enrolled in a master’s level degree program at the University of Michigan, and returning in Fall 09 for their program of study. Ideal candidates must also show:
· Commitment to the Davidson Institute mission
· Excellent academic and professional record
· Ability and willingness to be flexible and open to new experiences
· Cultural sensitivity
· Ability to work with managers and employees operating in a different cultural and business environment
· Ability to build relationships
· Strong initiative
· Creative problem solving
· Previous international development or business experience and knowledge of a foreign language are desirable, but not required.
This year WDI will again offer two types of Global Impact Internships: the student-initiated and the WDI initiative-driven.
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Student-Initiated Global Impact Internships will be with organizations identified by the applicants that are doing innovative work in emerging market economies, such as development-oriented NGOs. Applicants are responsible for contacting the organization, co-defining the opportunity, and obtaining a written commitment from the sponsor before submitting a proposal to WDI. Proposals focusing on Base of the Pyramid, the Business of Healthcare, Green Technology, or Globalization of Services are encouraged. WDI will award a fellowship of up to $10,000 and up to $1500 reimbursement for travel to/from the internship location.
2009 Application Information
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WDI Initiative-Driven Global Impact Internships will be with organizations identified by WDI. These internships will fall under one of WDI’s core research initiatives: Base of the Pyramid, the Business of Healthcare, Green Tech, or globalization of services.
WDI will post these internship opportunities on a rolling basis as they become available, with a complete listing of projects targeted by mid January 2009. WDI will award a fellowship of up to $10,000 and up to $1500 reimbursement for travel to/from the internship location.
2009 Application Information
2009 List of Internship Projects