Events and Opportunities 12.3.2015
Workshops, Handouts, and Writing Space for Senior Thesis Writers
Preparing for January: Senior Thesis Workshop
Friday, December 4, 2015, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Senior Thesis Workshop (available upon request of any department or House)
In addition, there is a workshop for any student writing any paper that could also be of use to
senior thesis writers:
HANDOUTS
Twenty Tips for Senior Thesis Writers (and other writers, too)
Worksheets for Senior Thesis Writers (and other writers, too)
Writing Things Down Before Writing Things Up
Procrastinator's Guide to Writing
Other handouts on study-related topics such as time and energy management, overcommitment,
attention, etc. are also available at bsc.harvard.edu.
STUDY SPACE and WRITING SPACE
The Bureau of Study Counsel makes company, quiet, coffee, and cookies available in a
pleasant, distraction-free study space in its second-floor Seminar Room – Study @ 5 LInden
and Write @ 5 Linden. Study @ 5 Linden is available Tuesdays and Thursdays during the
term, all day Monday through Friday during Reading and Exam Periods. Write @ 5 Linden is
available all day Monday through Friday during January, until the start of classes.
Paid Internships: Analyst Institute
It's that time of year again - looking for a few good interns for the spring or summer.
LOGISTICS
DC, Denver, or Los Angeles.
10-40 hours a week, $12/hour, 10-week minimum commitment.
To learn more and apply, click here: https://goo.gl/XedU31
ABOUT US: Analyst Institute runs randomized controlled experiments to find out what really
works in political and social justice campaigns. We keep a low profile, but we work with all the
big name groups in the progressive ecosystem -- labor unions, environmental groups, racial
justice organizers, LGBT rights advocates, you name it, from local and state-based groups all the
way up to the Presidential campaigns.
ABOUT THE JOB: We view interns as future partners in the progressive movement, so it’s
important to us to invest in our interns’ skills and professional development. Analyst Institute is a
small organization, so interns will work closely with key staff on meaningful and necessary
projects like summarizing research, building training materials, and outreach to partners. Plus
you'll make good connections to last you a lifetime.
There are internships available with our Analytics, Political, Research & Development and Civic
Engagement teams, so students with diverse skill sets and capabilities are welcome to
apply. Learn more and apply here: https://goo.gl/XedU31
Seeking political assistant, Newton City Council
Seeking a political assistant for Newton City Councilor-elect and Harvard alumnus Jacob
Auchincloss, currently a second-year MBA candidate at MIT Sloan:
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4 – 8 hours weekly, 90% can be done remotely
Day-to-day assignments: Emailing and scheduling
Long-term assignment: Help with strategy and research for political outreach,
fundraising, and field organizing
Role is volunteer; ideal for someone interested in strong connections to and
recommendations for Greater Boston political or tech start-up jobs (Jake is the head of
the MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition)
Advocacy fellowship with U.S. PIRG
PIRG stands for the Public Interest Research Group. We take on issues where the public needs a
champion—someone to stand up to powerful interests when they push the other way. We know
that smart policy solutions and real change won’t just happen. You need to organize, advocate
and fight for them.
Fellows
Our fellows don’t just sit behind a desk. You’ll be out in the real world—recruiting new groups
to join a coalition, speaking in a church basement or town hall to win a new endorsement,
organizing a news event or rally, meeting with an editorial board, or doing whatever else it takes
to urge our public officials to do the right thing. This is a two-year program, expressly designed
to prepare future leaders within PIRG. We look for smarts, leadership experience, top-notch
written and verbal skills, and an eagerness to learn. We value experience organizing, including
building campus groups.
Digital Campaigners
Our digital campaigners help us design and win campaigns on some of the most important issues
affecting the public today. This position is an exciting way to organize and motivate people
online. Our online campaigns reach tens of thousands of people and spread the word about
making change. This is a position for professionals who are ready to turn online skills into
political action. We’re looking for people with sharp writing skills, savvy strategic ability, and a
talent for using social media.
To learn more and apply, visit jobs.uspirg.org.
Call for applications; Stanford IPS
At Stanford’s MA in International Policy Studies Program we are looking for great students. If
you know of seniors or recent alumni that are considering graduate studies in International
Affairs, we would love to connect with them. The application deadline for fall 2016 is January 5.
We would be grateful if you could share the attached brochure with these prospective applicants,
or direct them to our website and encourage them to contact us if they would like to receive more
information.
Thank you in advance for your efforts.
The IPS Team
ips-information@stanford.edu
Central European University
The Department of Political Science at CEU invites you to apply for its one- and two-year MA
programs, as well as a PhD program, taught in English, in a highly international environment.
The one-year MA and the PhD program are accredited in the U.S., the two-year MA has double,
U.S. and Hungarian accreditation.
Future Applicants will find the information they need on our
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Our department offers a wide range of financial assistance for prospective students. Scholarships
and tuition fee waivers are available for both Master (one-year and two-year) and PhD studies on
a competitive basis. The majority of CEU students receive internal or external financial aid while
about 90% of the students at the Political Science Department are granted some kind of financial
aid, ranging from tuition waiver to full stipends. Our outstanding 6:1 student/faculty ratio
ensures the opportunity for professional development for each and every student and we aim to
foster critical thinking and analytical skills through debates, workshops, seminars, and
conferences.
The Political Science Department's reputation for excellence in teaching and research has also
been acknowledged by professional world university rankings. The department was placed in
2015 at the 29th place in the world, 7th in Europe by Quacquarelli
Symonds<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http3A__www.topuniversities.com_university-2Drankings_university-2Dsubject2Drankings_2015_politics-23sorting-3Drank-2Bregion-3D-2Bcountry-3D-2Bfaculty-3D2Bstars-3Dfalse-2Bsearch-3D&d=CwMFaQ&c=WORGvefibhHBZq3fL85hQ&r=L2d2oxeso6_ESdHPvBQwn_kqmv2i4djpN65uN0BgQOQ&m=y9
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departments in Europe, receiving six stars from the CHE � Centre for Higher Education
Development<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http3A__www.excellenceranking.org_eusid_EUSID-3Fmodule-3DFachbereich-26do-3Dshow-26id3D166&d=CwMFaQ&c=WORGvefibhHBZq3fL85hQ&r=L2d2oxeso6_ESdHPvBQwn_kqmv2i4djpN65uN0BgQOQ&m=y9
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VFSDOXyxO6jCq1ZPfs&e=> in 2010. The Department is proud to be the host to the prestigious
11th ECPR (European Consortium for Political Research) Summer School in Methods and
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Located in the lively and fascinating city of Budapest, the Central European University offers not
only a unique experience of postgraduate studies in a dynamic and highly international graduate
school environment, but it also enables students to achieve a successful international career. Our
program has an excellent placement record and targets both future academics and students who
wish to pursue professions in non-academic jobs such as civil service positions, the news media,
NGOs, political and cultural organizations, and private businesses.
The deadline for the first round of applications is February 4, 2016 so if you think you may be
interested in our MA or PhD program, or have further questions, do not hesitate to contact us.
We are looking forward to hearing from you.
Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship
I wanted to alert you to a wonderful program for minority students interested in obtaining a
PhD. The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) Program is a unique program open
to sophomores who apply in January to join a two-year fellowship during their junior and senior
years. Funded primarily by the Mellon Foundation, MMUF exists to counter the underrepresentation of minority groups on college and university faculties nationwide. MMUF
encourages minority students, and others with a demonstrated commitment to racial diversity, to
pursue academic careers. It provides opportunities for talented undergraduates to work with
faculty mentors and sponsors in research and other activities designed to encourage the pursuit of
the PhD in the humanities and social sciences (please view the Mellon Foundation website for a
specific listing of approved fields). Students are required to commit to attend bi-weekly
meetings throughout the academic terms of junior and senior years while pursuing independent
research guided by a faculty mentor. Funding is provided for both the academic year and
summer session. The regular meetings allow students to hear from distinguished faculty
members, learn about the graduate school application process, discuss personal challenges and
successes of one’s individual research project, and join like-minded students in a fellowship
community.
The Program aims to address not only the racial disparities in higher education but also the
attendant educational consequences of these disparities. The program serves the related goals of
structuring campus environments to be more conducive to improved racial and ethnic relations,
and of providing role models for all youth. The name of the program symbolically connects the
mission to the stellar achievements of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, educator, college president, and
civil rights activist.
MMUF has been at Harvard since 1989 and is now run by the Office of Undergraduate Research
and Fellowships. Please encourage students who you think might be deserving of this fellowship
to apply to the program. Applications are submitted through CARAT and are due on Jan
29th. For more information about the program, please visit the website or contact me directly
(cvaldez@fas.harvard.edu). In past years we have received upwards of 40 applications for ten
positions.
Hertog Summer Fellowships for Students and Recent Graduates
Opportunities at the Hertog Foundation –
Visit www.hertogfoundation.org to learn more and apply.
Political Studies Program
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Eligibility: Undergraduates and very recent graduates (2015 or 2016)
Location: Washington, DC
Duration: 7-week program, June 19-August 6, 2016
Stipend: Provides housing and some meals, plus stipend
Hertog Fellows study classic texts in political thought and some of the seminal documents of
American politics with an outstanding faculty. In addition, students study selected public policy
issues with some of those who helped formulate and implement those policies.
War Studies Program
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Eligibility: College juniors, seniors and very recent graduates (2015 or 2016)
Location: Washington, DC
Duration: 2-week program, July 15-July 29, 2016
Stipend: Provides housing and some meals, plus stipend
The War Studies Program, run by the Institute for the Study of War, aims to educate
undergraduate students about the theory, practice, organization, and control of war and military
forces. Over the course of the program, students will learn from and interact with distinguished
senior leaders in the national security and military communities, including retired generals and
leading intellectuals.
Summer Courses
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Eligibility: Undergraduates and very recent graduates (2015 or 2016)
Location: Washington, DC
Duration: One- to two-week seminars throughout the period of June 26-August 6, 2016
Stipend: Provides housing and some meals, plus stipend
This series of one- to two-week seminars allows students to create their own individualized
course of study. Younger students are encouraged to apply for these seminars, as are
upperclassmen who have other obligations during the summer. Offerings include topics such as
American Political Thought, American Democratic Capitalism, The Iranian Challenge, and
Grand Strategy.
The application deadline is Monday, February 8, 2016.
COHA is Accepting Spring 2016 Intern Applications
For more than 30 years, the Council on Hemispheric Affairs (COHA), a major tax-exempt,
nonprofit, and nonpartisan national research and information organization, has offered
internships in Washington, D.C. in the fields of U.S., Latin American, and Canadian relations.
These internships provide practical, entry-level experience regarding a variety of political,
economic, diplomatic, and trade issues. They also provide young scholars with excellent
exposure to the policy making process. COHA seeks highly qualified undergraduate and
graduate students as well as those who have already earned degrees. During its existence, nearly
1,000 successful candidates have interned in COHA’s Washington office.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send COHA a completed internship application
form, cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample (two pages). In your cover letter, make
sure that you explain why you are interested in interning for COHA and how you would
contribute to the organization. Also arrange for an official or unofficial transcript (photocopies
are acceptable) and two letters of recommendation to be mailed to our office. Applications are
accepted on a rolling basis, but positions tend to be filled quickly; it is advised that you apply
several months prior to your desired starting date. Applications may be addressed to our Intern
Coordinator and sent via:
Fax: (202) 223-4979
Email: internships@coha.org
Web: coha.org
Email: coha@coha.org
Tel: (202) 223-4975
Fax: (202) 223-4979
Harvard Business School Global Research Center Summer Internship Program
Info Session
When: Monday, December 7th, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Where: 54 Dunster Street, Cambridge, MA, United States (OCS Reading Room)
Curious to learn about how Harvard Business School case studies are written? Are you interested
in a business focused internship abroad this summer? Come hear from past HBS Global
Research Center student interns about their experiences working abroad with HBS! With 9
internship spots in 7 countries like Buenos Aires, Paris, and Shanghai, we have a wealth of
business focused internship opportunities for Harvard College students in Summer 2016! Please
register through Crimson Careers.
Lottery for IOP New Mayor's Conference
INSTITUTE OF POLITICS
UPCOMING EVENT
Lottery to attend seminars and events during the 2015
New Mayor’s Conference
STUDENT ATTENDANCE COORDINATED BY HPU
tinyurl.com/iopnewmayors
Lottery by 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, December 6th, for the opportunity to attend a session of the
2015 New Mayor’s Conference hosted by the IOP. Please see the Google form at the link above
for a list of the mayors attending the conference and the speakers at each event that students will
be able to attend. We will be in touch on Sunday or Monday with the results of the lottery.
12/8-12/11
All events will be held at the Charles Hotel Pavilion unless otherwise noted.
tinyurl.com/iopnewmayors