The East Asia Institute (EAI) is offering internship opportunities for current undergraduate and graduate students in its Peace and Security Research Unit.

About EAI
The EAI is pleased to announce that it has placed 60th worldwide on the “Global Go To Think Tank Index” compiled by the “Think Tanks and Civil Society Program (TTCSP)” at the University of Pennsylvania in the U.S., marking a rise of 5 places from last year’s rankings. The EAI is the only non-profit independent institute in Korea to be ranked in the Top Think Tanks Worldwide (U.S. and Non-U.S.) category. This is the third consecutive year that the EAI has made the list of the world’s most influential think tanks.

EAI was ranked as a leading think tank across eight different areas. Except for the Korea Development Institute (KDI), which was ranked in twelve areas, the EAI was the most ranked and celebrated institute in Korea. In three areas, including Best Transdisciplinary Research Program, Best Use of Social Networks, and Think Tanks with Outstanding Policy-Oriented Public Programs, the EAI was the only think tank from Korea to be ranked in these categories. [Announcement]

EAI Internship Program
As a non-profit research organization, the EAI aims to help develop the next generation of internationally focused scholars and practitioners through education programs. One such avenue being internships that are offered to passionate and talented undergraduate and graduate students, who show promise and a strong desire toward building a career in policymaking and/or academia. EAI interns have opportunities to attend international conferences, seminars, and forums held by the institute. Moreover, EAI offers a weekly intern seminar to provide educational incentives and unique insights into the think-tank world. During the seminar interns have the chance to network with other likeminded students and also receive informative lectures by EAI staff members.

Application Deadline	November 20, 2015 Tentative schedule for interview : November 23-24, 2015 Start date: November 30, 2015
Departments	Peace and Security Research Unit
Department Description	The Peace and Security Research Unit comprises of the national security panel that conducts research on strategies related to Korean diplomatic and security policy, in addition to the Asia Security Initiative Research Center, Center for Chinese Studies, Center for Japan Studies, and Center for North Korea Studies. The Peace and Security Research Unit at the East Asia Institute (EAI), has presented three major strategies for Korean diplomacy, namely ‘complex network’, ‘co-evolution with the North’, and ‘middle power diplomacy’, Since 2009, the unit, with the support of the Macarthur Foundation in the U.S. has conducted large-scale research projects which include the “Northeast Asia Alliance Network”, “Future of North Korea”, “Identity Conflict and Regional Stability in East Asia”, Changes in East Asian Regional Security Architecture and Korean Diplomatic Policy”, and “Middle Power Diplomacy”. The research outcomes have been presented as issue briefings, working papers, EAI reviews, the "U.S.-China Relations Series," as well as in book form. In addition, the unit organizes sessions with government officials to discuss security issues, promotes international scholarly exchange through its "smart talk" forums with renowned overseas scholars, and conducts ‘smart Q&A interview’ sessions with local and international experts.
Job Descriptions	- Basic data gathering for the U.S.-China Relations (UCR) project - Participating in conferences, roundtable discussions, forums, and weekly intern seminars. - Providing logistical support for institute activities.
Benefits	Although the internship is unpaid and voluntary, aside from valuable work experience in a think-tank, the institute also provides the following benefits for interns: - Paid meals and an individual desk with PC to complete work on. - Official certificate of completion and dependant on performance, a possible work reference for future endeavors. - Opportunities to participate in various conferences and international seminars. - Networking opportunities with renowned professors and scholars in various fields, both from within Korea and abroad. - Mentoring support and advice from all of EAIs highly experienced staff members through educational programs designed by the institute specifically for interns. * Opportunities for further contribution to EAI projects can be identified based on each intern’s relevant background, interests and motivation.
Eligibility	This internship is open to all undergraduate and graduate students who are currently studying political science, international relations, economics, sociology, and public administration. * High level proficiency in English is a requirement and PC skills are also necessary. A high level of proficiency in Korean is preferred, but not required.
Requirements	Please send the following documents to ben_engel@eai.or.kr. 1) Resume 2) Cover Letter 3) Application form (Download) * Please put ‘Your name_EAIintern’ in the title of e-mail.
Selection Process	After reviewing applications, we will contact selected candidates individually
Internship Period	Full-time 9:30am - 6:00pm 3 full days per week, preferred, however can be negotiated based on class schedule (December 2015 - February 2016)
Inquiries	ben_engel@eai.or.kr (No phone calls, please)

We look forward to receiving applications from many passionate and talented students.

Thank you.