Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Duke Program on Global Policy and Governance in Geneva - Applications for 2010 Cohort

***CALL FOR APPLICATIONS ***

Attention all Graduate and Professional Students interested in Global Policy:

The Duke Program on Global Policy and Governance in Geneva, Switzerland is now accepting applications for its 2010 cohort.

Who: Past program participants include graduate and professional students from all disciplines, including law, medicine, public policy, international affairs, business, environmental studies, and other graduate or professional students interested in issues of global policy and governance.

What: The Program on Global Policy and Governance offers students unparalleled access to internships in Geneva-based institutions, opportunities for career advancement, and the ability to learn directly from experts working to resolve some the world’s largest policy challenges.

The program includes:

** A 10-12 week policy internship in Geneva
** Events throughout the summer providing opportunities to socialize and network with other policy interns and experts
** A choice of one of the following four intensive, weeklong courses:

1) Environment and Sustainable Development
2) Humanitarian Assistance and Human Rights
3) Global Economic Governance and Trade
4) Global Health Fellows: Health Policy in a Globalizing World

When: A typical internship spans between May 15 and August 15, 2010. The course will take place in June. There is flexibility on the start and ending dates for individual students.

Applications for the Summer 2010 program are due November 30, 2009.

Additional details about the program and admission requirements can be found on our website:

http://www.sanford.duke.edu/geneva

For questions contact geneva@duke.edu or 919.613.9214.