What kind of skills are these internship sites looking for?
Writing, research, analytical, speaking, and organizational skills are crucial. The linked goals of these internships are, one, for students to bring the skills and knowledge they are developing in their humanities PhD programs to nonacademic settings, and; two, to enhance these and other other organizational and professional skills for application to nonacademic careers.
How will applicants be evaluated?
Applicants will be evaluated on their academic accomplishments (including degree progress) and the appropriateness of their professional goals for this program.
Do you know the approximate dates/hours of the internship?
Recipients will work on average 20 hours per week for 8 weeks. Dates can be negotiated with the host organization. Applicants should be flexible over the entire summer. In addition there may be scheduled separate group activities for all the interns to further develop their organizational and professional skills, to reflect upon their internship experiences, and to prepare for a public presentation in September.
What should my recommenders focus on in their letters?
Letters should highlight applicants’ writing, research, analytical, speaking, and organizational skills; note the applicant’s ability to communicate ideas and arguments without jargon; and, importantly, highlight the student’s’ interest in exploring career opportunities outside of higher education.