Research Internship

 

Throughout the year the Center for Arab-West Understanding (CAWU) gives students from all around the world the opportunity to independently carry out a research project of their choice on a topic of interest to Dialogue Across Borders (DAB).  This type of internship is especially of interest to BA/MA students who need to write their final thesis or students interested in pursuing an academic career. 

 

 

As a research intern your tasks will include, but are not limited to:

 

• Researching topics of interest to Dialogue Across Borders (DAB).
• Attending DAB events.
• General editing and administrative tasks.
• Interviewing Egyptian scholars and other influential people.
• Accompanying senior researchers on meetings.

 

Required:

• University student or graduate. Those with an educational background in Arabic studies, Middle Eastern history, Islamic studies, political science, international relations, sociology, cultural anthropology, intercultural dialogue or journalism are specifically encouraged to apply.
• English fluency as the research should be conducted in English.
• Experience with academic and journalistic writing and editing, whether through former jobs, internships, or school publications. 
• A general knowledge of Arab/West and Muslim/Christian relations.

Desired:

• Knowledge of written and spoken Arabic is beneficial in order to use Arabic sources and conduct interviews with Arabic speakers.
• Experience in the non-governmental, grassroots and/or humanitarian sector is useful.
• Prior experience with intercultural dialogue is a plus.

 

• Applicants must commit to work for at least 3 consecutive months. Those who can commit to a longer internship period will receive priority.
• Applicants must be available to work at least 35 hours per week during weekdays. In-person attendance at the office is mandatory on Sundays and Tuesdays. The Egyptian weekend is Friday and Saturday.

 

• All internships are unpaid. However, the cost of living in Cairo is relatively inexpensive and CAWU can provide the applicant with a letter requesting funding if necessary. Depending on the university there are possibilities for the intern to receive college credit. All interns will receive a recommendation letter after they successfully complete their internship.
• Participation in CAWU and DAB field trips, events such as lectures, workshops, and seminars are expected of interns.

 

Send the following documents to [email protected] 

Your resume/CV with the names.

A motivation letter indicating the desired period of your internship, the specific intern position, and how you believe your research interests align with DAB’s mission.

2-3 short research proposals including your preferred research topic, a research question/premise, methodology and relevance to Dialogue Across Borders. Click here to see the subjects we select