Description

Kick-start your career with a paid internship at a German state parliament! EMGIP is a great opportunity for students interested in careers in regional government or specific policy issues such as the environment, education, or healthcare. EMGIP provides you with firsthand experience in government affairs while allowing you to improve your German language skills and enjoy life abroad. Specific job responsibilities vary according to your hosting Landtag, however all positions allow for professional and personal growth. Internships run from one to three months and U.S. and Canadian citizens are eligible to apply.

Visit the CDS website for more information and to apply online.

Highlights

Fellowship highlights include:
* Monthly stipends of up to EUR 500 for U.S. citizens (Please note: Monthly stipends for Canadian citizens are dependent on each Landtag and cannot be guaranteed)
* Health insurance (optional)
* Housing assistance
* Work authorization services
* Support throughout the program in Germany and the U.S.
* Re-entry information about marketing your work experience abroad in the U.S.

Qualifications

Candidates should have:
* An adventurous outlook on life
* Strong, intermediate German skills
* Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student at a U.S. or Canadian university
* At least 2 years of study in a field relating to international relations, public administration, political studies, law, economics, European studies, or German

Intern Types

Languages

• German

Cost in US$:

Stipends Available

Experience Required

yes

Practical experience does not need to be extensive but is required.

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks to 3 months

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Cultural Vistas, formerly known as AIPT-CDS's Mission Statement

To enrich minds, advance global skills, build careers, and connect lives through international exchange.

Year Founded

2011