INTERNSHIPS

The UICHR encourages students to explore human rights internship opportunities in Iowa, the nation, and around the world.  The Center is also committed to helping students secure these internships.  Look through the pages below to get a feel for what is available.  Then contact the Center if you want to know more.

 

Internship Resource Library

Visit the UICHR's new Human Rights Internship Resource Library to search for statewide, national and international internships. To access the Resource Library click HERE.

 

Funding for Internships in the Field of Human Rights

The Kenneth J. Cmiel Funded Human Rights Internship Program provides funding to selected students who have secured a summer internship with a local, national or international non-governmental organization or governmental agency engaged in human rights related advocacy, research, or education. For more information, please click HERE.

The Burns H. Weston Funded Human Rights Internship Program provides funding to selected students to participate in the Gender Health and Justice Research Unit (GHJRU) at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. For more information, please click HERE.

 

Volunteer/Intern at the UICHR

The work of the UICHR depends on the volunteer contributions of students and community members. The UICHR offers short-term and long-term internship experiences. For more information click HERE.

 

Helpful Tips

Are you interested in applying for an internship? Unsure how to go through the application process? The UICHR provides you with helpful tips on the internship search and application proess. To read helpful tips click HERE.

 

Student Experiences

Students share the benefits and experiences they shared doing an internship or volunteer work in the field of Human Rights. To read testimonials click HERE.