Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law is housed in the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies
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Stanford’s Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law (CDDRL) seeks to hire a Stanford undergraduate student to assist in the administration and communications of the Draper Hills Summer Fellows Program (DHSF). DHSF is a three-week executive training program run by an interdisciplinary team of Stanford faculty, bringing together approximately 26 leaders annually from developing democracies worldwide. This year the program will run from July 24 - August 12, 2022. The assistant will assist with communications, coordination, and management of logistics for this group. For more information about the program, please visit our website.
The student hired for this role will be responsible for supporting and attending weekend excursions, dinners, etc. It will be necessary that the assistant remains flexible to commit weekend and evening program activities during the duration of the three-week program. In addition, this position will run for a total of 6 weeks, with 1 week before the program and 2 weeks after the program. In addition, this role will include supporting the Leadership Network for Change alumni reunion tentatively scheduled for August 13 - 15, 2022.
This role is ideal for undergraduates interested in the politics and economics of developing countries. They will have the opportunity to interact with specialists from the developing world as well as CDDRL/FSI faculty, scholars, and the larger research community. Past interns have reported that the internship was life-changing, reframing their perspectives on politics and life in developing countries. Friendships with fellows have also endured long after the program’s conclusion.
Draper Hills Summer Fellows Program - Communications Assistant
Duration: Monday, July 18 – Friday, Sept 2, 2022
Location: Stanford University, Encina Hall 616 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305
Schedule: 40 hours/week
*This role includes work during non-traditional hours on evenings and weekends.
Hourly Pay: $17.00/hour
*Please note that the individual selected will be responsible for finding and funding their own housing.
Responsibilities:
The Communications Assistant will perform tasks including but not limited to:
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications (though not required):
How to apply: Please apply through Handshake at https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/jobs/6081468. Cover letter and resume required. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled.
Questions: Please contact Miloni Gandhi, Draper Hills Program Manager
Stanford’s Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law (CDDRL) seeks to hire a Stanford undergraduate student to assist in the administration of the Draper Hills Summer Fellows Program (DHSF). DHSF is a three-week executive education program run by an interdisciplinary team of Stanford faculty, bringing together approximately 26 leaders annually from developing democracies worldwide. This year the program will run from Sunday, July 24 – Friday, August 12, 2022. The intern will assist with communications, coordination, and management of logistics for this group. For more information about the program, please visit our website.
Please note that the Program Assistant will be responsible for coordinating and attending weekend excursions, dinners, and weeknight film screenings. It will be necessary that the assistant remain flexible to commit weekends and evenings to program activities during the duration of the three-week program. In addition, this year's opportunity will include supporting the Leadership Network for Change alumni reunion tentatively scheduled for August 13 - 15, 2022.
It is ideal for undergraduates interested in the politics and economics of developing countries. They will have the opportunity to interact with specialists from the developing world as well as CDDRL/FSI faculty, scholars, and the larger research community. Past student assistants have reported that the internship was life-changing, reframing their perspectives on politics and life in developing countries. Friendships with fellows have also endured long after the program’s conclusion.
Draper Hills Summer Fellowship Program - Program Assistant
Duration: Monday, July 18 – Friday, September 2, 2022
Location: Stanford University, Encina Hall 616 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305
Schedule: 40 hours/week
*This role includes work during non-traditional hours on evenings and weekends.
Hourly Pay: $17.00/hour
*Please note that the individual selected will be responsible for finding and funding their own housing.
Responsibilities:
The Draper Hills Program intern will perform tasks including but not limited to:
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications (though not required):
How to apply: Please apply through Handshake -https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/jobs/6093500 Cover letter and resume required. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled.
Questions: Please contact Miloni Gandhi, Draper Hills Program Manager.
The Program on Arab Reform and Democracy (ARD) is seeking a research assistant for an initiative examining political, economic, and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Arab World. The research assistant will be working with Stanford Scholars Amr Hamzawy and Hesham Sallam to compile and classify research publications and legal documents pertaining to the project’s topic. They will also assist in the production of the project’s monthly news digest and podcast. The position will involve about 5-10 hours of work per week.
Requirements:
Tasks:
Both undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply – the exact requirements of the work and compensation will be catered to the level of experience.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and CV to Hesham Sallam, Associate Director and Research Scholar, Program on Arab Reform and Democracy.
After you have focused your interests into a feasible project topic and started working with the right faculty mentor, you might identify some key resources that will enable your project to get off the ground.
Stanford offers a bounty of Experiential Learning Opportunities (ELOs) for undergraduate students, graduate students and postdocs to get fieldwork experience, travel the world and apply classroom learning to real world challenges.
FSI aims to encourage students to undertake rigorous work in international policy, with the dual goals of contributing to scholarship and enhancing student training.