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The US/ICOMOS International
Intern Exchange Program provides preservation organizations with an
exciting opportunity to contribute to and benefit from cross-cultural
exchange in the preservation field. If you are interested in
hosting a preservation intern through this program, please review the
Program
Overview, then send US/ICOMOS the information requested below by
January 31, 2008.
Schedule for Summer Internships*
The program
schedule for 2008 is set as follows
(subject to minor variations in
accordance with host organization schedules)
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January 31,
2008: Intern applications due to US/ICOMOS
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March 30, 2008: Intern
placement decisions made
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May 27 - 31, 2008: Intern orientation in Washington, DC
(coinciding with the 2008 US/ICOMOS International Symposium)
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May 27, 2008: Celebration
of the 25th Anniversary of the US/ICOMOS International Exchange
Program (Washington, DC)
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June 1 - August
19, 2008: Internship at their
host organization
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August 19, 2008: Summer Interns
return to Washington, DC for final program; Fall interns arrive for
orientation
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August 21, 2008: International Intern Program
Reception in Washington, DC
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August 23, 2008: Summer interns return home;
Fall interns travel to their host organizations
* If interested in
other times of the year, please contact US/ICOMOS directly.
Donald G. Jones, PhD
US/ICOMOS Director of Programs
401 F Street, NW, Suite 331
Washington, DC 20001
Ph 202-842-1866 Fx 202-842-1861
Email: Don.Jones@usicomos.org
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U.S.
Host Organizations
U.S. host organizations are asked to contribute funding to US/ICOMOS to
help support the program. In return, US/ICOMOS handles all of the
recruiting for and review of applicants, and provides an orientation and
final program for all interns in Washington, DC. In addition,
US/ICOMOS handles the distribution of all stipend payments and provides
supplemental travel and medical insurance for interns for the entire
duration of the internship, from orientation through the final program.
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Organization
Name and Contact Information (including contact person, address, phone
and fax numbers, email address)
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Name and
category of proposed intern project
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Summary
description of the proposed intern project
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Will the
project involve office, fieldwork, or both?
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Will the
intern be working largely alone or in a group?
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What
will the final product be (drawings, report, brochure, etc.)?
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Technical
skills the intern will need to complete the project
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Logistical
information
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Will
subsidized or free housing be provided?
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Will you
pay for airfare for the intern from Washington, DC to your
city/town/site?
Non-U.S.
Host Organizations
Preservation organizations in outside the United States interested in
hosting a US/ICOMOS intern are asked to contribute to the stipend and
housing of interns. In some cases, US/ICOMOS is able to raise
outside funds to help support the intern and the non-U.S. host
organization. If interested, please send the following information
to US/ICOMOS by mail or email.
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Organization
Name and Contact Information (including contact person, address, phone
and fax numbers, email address)
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Name and
category of proposed intern project
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Summary
description of the proposed intern project
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Will the
project involve office, fieldwork, or both?
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Will the
intern be working largely alone or in a group?
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What
will the final product be (drawings, report, brochure, etc.)?
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Technical
skills the intern will need to complete the project
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Logistical
information
Placements are based on the best match of the
applicant's skills and experience and the host organization's needs. |
