START Spring 2020 Internship Program Application Deadline this Sunday (11/10)!

The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Response to Terrorism (START), based here at the University of Maryland, is still accepting applications for the Spring 2020 Internship Program, but the application deadline is fast approaching (this Sunday, November 10th)!

Below is a list of opportunities still available for the spring semester. Please visit their website for detailed project descriptions and the spring application form: https://www.start.umd.edu/careers/internships.

• Communications or Multimedia Internships
• GRU: Transnational Criminal Organization & Cartel Activities 
• Global Terrorism Database (GTD) Internships 
• International Crisis Behavior Project (ICB)
• Understanding Domestic Radicalization 
• Using Text Processing Tools to Study Polish & Lithuanian Social Media   

Why choose an internship at START?

• Experience working with a large team of dynamic and experienced researchers.
• Exposure to cutting edge theories and methods.
• Deepen your understanding of current issues in terrorism and homeland security.
• Work on projects of immediate interest to the practitioner and policy community.
• Hone and develop a range of transferable skills attractive to future employers.
• Opportunity to work with and meet other students and researchers with similar interests.
• Enrichment activities offering wide opportunities for learning and personal growth, schedule includes simulations, career presentations and research talks.
• Mentorship from START staff and researchers in a successful professional environment.
• Internships can be undertaken for academic credit (depending on approval from your institution and department).

How to apply for Spring 2020:

Final application deadline: Sunday, November 10, 2019; 11:59pm

For the application forms, project information, and requirements, please visit: http://www.start.umd.edu/careers/internships