Hat tip: Ned Culhane 06. Looks pretty interesting.
Research!America's Paul G. Rogers Society for Global Health Research
Full-time, stipend provided
Summer 2009
Research!America is the nation's largest non-profit public education and advocacy alliance working to make research to improve health a higher national priority. We are located in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, a 10 minute walk from the King Street Metro stop. For more information, visit www.researchamerica.org.
Internship Description
This full-time internship reports to the Vice President, Public Health Partnerships and will work closely with those responsible for specific advocacy outreach activities of a select group of prominent U.S. global health researchers ─ known as Ambassadors ─ in the Paul G. Rogers Society for Global Health Research. Candidates must be available 40 hours per week between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and for a minimum of eight weeks starting as soon as possible.
This position was created to assist the organization in its mission to make research to improve health a higher national priority - through education, advocacy and public policy activities. Within this framework, this position focuses solely on strengthening advocacy for an increased investment in U.S. funded global health research.
Responsibilities include:
* Assist in scheduling and planning meetings between policymakers and leading U.S. global health researchers. Conduct, analyze and summarize succinct background meeting materials and information as requested.
* Track relevant policy issues, including budget and appropriations legislation and hearings related to U.S. investment in global health research.
* Complete and present a self-directed project on a global health research policy topic relevant to U.S. concerns.
* Provide administrative and project coordination support.
Eligibility
Graduate students, recent graduates (undergraduate or graduate school), and highly accomplished college seniors with a public health, global health, political science, public policy or related degree or degree goal are encouraged to apply.
Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background with excellent oral and written communication skills; a strong interest in connecting global health research to U.S. policy and be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite software.
Compensation
Research!America offers a competitive stipend and paid parking or a transportation subsidy (Metro).
To Apply
E-mail resume and cover letter (no phone calls please) indicating your academic status and interest in this internship. Please include three references (complete contact information) and one writing sample that relates to global health research, global health or public health by May 22, 2009 to:
Karen A. Goraleski
Vice President, Public Health Partnerships
kgoraleski@researchamerica.org
