*****TENTATIVE INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT*****
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Dates: Between June 1 - August 11
Place: Kathmandu, Nepal
For questions contact Sharifa Halimi at shalimi@sas.upenn.edu
Kathmandu is the capital city of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. The city lays at the crossroads of ancient and modern civilizations in Asia and is itself in the throes of balancing rapid development with tradition, capacity and inequality. The city lays at the bottom of a valley surrounded by famed and little-known mountains. Rich with history and culture, it holds several important pilgrimage sites for Hindus and Buddhists as well as seven UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Host Institution: Martin Chautari is a research and policy institute that aims to produce high quality academic work on issues of democracy, public health, gender equality, knowledge production, internet access, media, education and social inclusion in Nepal. Martin Chautari’s discussion and seminar series is the oldest continuously running series related to Nepal in the world. It consists of two scheduled discussions and/or seminars a week with speakers and topics drawn from a wide social and intellectual spectrum. Students can create their own research project related to these topics or participate in field work already being conducted in these fields.
Visa Information:
Students are encouraged to determine their visa eligibility before submitting an application for their desired placement. Depending on citizenship and destination country, students may need a visa or work permit to participate in this internship. It is the student’s responsibility as a GRIP participant to determine their visa requirements and obtain a visa if needed.
Students may also access visa information and support through CIBT Visa.
Mentor: Dr. Pratyoush Onta, is a Penn alum and the Research Director for Martin Chautari. Dr. Onta has written, edited or co-edited several books including Nepal Studies in the UK (2004), and Social History of Radio Nepal (2004, in Nepali). He is also the founding editor of the journals Studies in Nepali History and Society (est. 1996) and Media Studies (est. 2006, in Nepali).
Program Dates: Between June 1 - August 11
Program Length: 6 - 8 Weeks
APPLICATION DEADLINE: CLOSED
What to Expect After Application Submission
The South Asia Center will review all complete applications for quality and eligibility and will share application materials with employers abroad within one week of each application deadline.
- Interviews for internship placements will take place any time in February or March. You will be scheduled for an interview via email, so please regularly check.
- SAC admission decisions will be announced to applicants in APRIL 2025.
- Accepted applicants need to commit to, or decline, the offer by one week after decision has been made through SAC.
Helpful Tips on Preparing Your Application
Reach out to Penn Career Services as you prepare your resume and cover letter/personal statement. Take advantage of the Career Services' service as soon as you are ready with a draft of your resume and personal statement. We encourage you to schedule an appointment with Career Services sooner rather than later.
We also recommend taking a peek at our SAC Blog, where previous students have submitted their reflections from previous years.