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Intern Application
USRF Internship Application
Hello! Thank you for your interest! Please complete this form to submit your application - note that your application will not be submitted until you click the “SUBMIT” button at the end of this form.
Once submitted, send your resume/CV, cover letter, resume, writing sample, current university transcript, and (1) letter of recommendation to jkelderman@usrf.us with '[Your Last Name]: Internship Application' in the subject line.
All documents should be in English.
Please combine all of these documents into one PDF if possible!
Your cover letter (about a page long) should include your background, your interest in Russia, and what you think USRF should be doing to advance its mission (see the USRF website http://usrf.us ).
If you have a copy of your transcript, please include it with the other documents.
If you have a copy of your letter of recommendation, please include it with the other documents. If your recommender is providing a letter directly, have them send it to jkelderman@usrf.us with your name and "Letter of Recommendation" in the subject line.
Applicants must:
Be a current full-time undergraduate student at an accredited U.S. college or university with a focus on Russian studies (in any academic discipline) OR be a current Master's degree or professional degree candidate. Preference is given to undergraduates, but MA candidates may also apply.
Have completed at least 2 years of Russian language studies or the equivalent
Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Be a U.S. citizen
Interns will work flexible schedules of approximately 20-25 hours per week under the supervision of USRF staff. This is a paid internship.