| | 12 Weeks | Department of Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations, Study of Religion, History, and Historical Studies | University of Toronto | The University of Toronto's largest Humanities research team is offering an exciting opportunity for interns to join a collaborative project. Interns will work alongside postdoctoral fellows, doctoral, masters, and undergraduate students from around the globe to advance their understanding of Muslim literature, philosophy, history, mystical traditions, and other related areas. This internship presents a unique opportunity for individuals interested in expanding their knowledge and contributing to ongoing research in this field.
| - Muslim Literatures Interns work with primary/secondary source texts
- Participate in critical editions/scholarly translations
- Prepare historical, linguistic, or literary analyses of texts
- Expand knowledge and contribute to ongoing research
- Collaborate with team members to advance understanding of research areas.
| - Enthusiastic about gaining knowledge on Islam from less commonly heard perspectives
- Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy are essential
- Excellent writing and communication skills are required
- Advanced fluency in one of the following languages is necessary: Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Hindi, Gujarati, Kachchhi, or Sindhi.
| Shafique N. Virani is a Distinguished Professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Toronto, where he is the founding Director of the Centre for South Asian Civilizations and previously chaired the Department of Historical Studies. He has also taught at Harvard University and Zayed University. Professor Virani's work has been translated into over 20 languages, and he has received numerous awards and honors from organizations such as UNESCO and the American Academy of Religion. He is a well-known public speaker and has acted as a consultant for organizations including Cirque du Soleil and the History Channel. His areas of research include Sufism, Islamic history and philosophy, and Muslim literatures in multiple languages.
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| | The University of Toronto offers one of the world's strongest Islamic Studies programs, with four renowned departments and over 40 distinguished faculty members conducting cutting-edge research on various aspects of Islam. Our Institute of Islamic Studies is highly dynamic, with exceptional global resources, including a vast library collection and proximity to the renowned Aga Khan Museum of Islamic Art and the Royal Ontario Museum. We annually train numerous undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students in Islamic Studies, reinforcing our dedication to advancing this field.
| Opportunity to engage and connect with the University faculty, staff, and alums to understand networking, relationship building, and marketing opportunities. Gain hands-on experience in managing a market research project and develop skills in project management, research, data analytics, communication, and collaboration. Through interviews and research, the intern will acquire knowledge to effectively plan a program of collaborative engagement activity with a diverse audience of over 110,000 alums. Also, receive training in digital platforms, Salesforce CRM, databases, and Drupal Content Management System. Additionally, access Maynooth University's Learning and Development programmes through the University's Human Resource department.
| | Toronto, Canada | | | 12 Weeks | International Office | Maynooth University | The aim of this project is to research current and emerging markets for attracting international students to Maynooth University's full-time undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. This will involve reviewing recruitment opportunities in current and competitor markets, analyzing available market intelligence, and identifying emerging trends. An intern will create a rubric to evaluate potential new markets, based on Maynooth University's unique selling points. The project's main goal is to identify a ranked list of potential new markets for Maynooth University and develop a marketing and public relations plan for both existing and new markets.
| - The Marketing Intern's main focus will be to utilize the best practices in market research to create a framework for assessing both existing and emerging student recruitment markets for Maynooth University. Through this framework, the intern will produce a ranked list of potential markets for MU to consider entering, with the ultimate goal of expanding the university's reach and attracting more international students
- The intern will also be responsible for developing a comprehensive marketing and communications plan for both current and newly ranked emerging markets. This plan will be tailored to the unique needs and characteristics of each market and will take into account Maynooth University's unique selling points
- The intern will be encouraged to work independently to develop their skills and knowledge in these areas. Through these activities, the intern will gain a comprehensive understanding of the international education landscape and develop the skills necessary to become an effective marketer in this industry.
| - A university master’s student with a strong interest and knowledge in marketing.
- excellent research and writing skills, to gather and analyze information from a variety of sources, including reports and interviews.
- A keen eye for detail and a strong work ethic
- Dedication to producing high-quality work that meets or exceeds expectations.
- High level of proficiency in English that allows communicating effectively and clearly in both written and verbal contexts.
| Alison Cooke is an International Officer at Maynooth University with over 15 years of experience. She works in the recruitment and marketing team in the International Office, focusing on the Brazilian and Japanese markets. Her duties include developing marketing strategies, reviewing applications, and working with other international student markets like North America and Erasmus. Alison holds a first-class honors degree in Psychology (B.A.) and Equality Studies (MSc) and is a certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction practitioner. She has lived in Ireland, the UK, Australia, North America, and Brazil.
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| | Maynooth University's International Office (IO), established in 1997,has 12 full-time staff led by the Director of Internationalization and Vice-President. Incoming international students doubled in the 5 years prior to the pandemic, as did MU students participating in international exchanges. The IO manages exchange programs, recruits international students, develops partnerships, and provides pre- and post-entry support. The upcoming MU Strategic Plan prioritizes internationalization, emphasizing student and staff mobility, partnerships, and recruitment
| This opportunity offers market research skills applicable to various sectors, benefiting students pursuing marketing or related careers. It involves working with an International Office team to review and analyze emerging education markets, develop an assessment framework, and create a marketing plan. The internship provides valuable cultural experience and enhances writing and analytical skills, as well as knowledge of the global education sector.
| | Kildare, Ireland | | | 12 Weeks | Global Cohorts Program | Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative | Collaborating with DAC’s staff and partners to advance the data curation and -harmonization processes, the data science intern will work on healthy aging and dementia cohort studies and will help set up a process for future incoming data streams from a series of different cohort types.
| - Data science intern will contribute to developing and maintaining project databases and visualization dashboards to capture and communicate progress and achievements
- Intern will work with senior experts to develop data curation protocols, ontologies, and data dictionaries
- Intern will validate data accuracy and completeness and work with potential third-party data management systems to correct data gaps
- Intern will participate in regular meetings with DAC team and partners to learn about health communications, epidemiological studies, and planning for risk factor/prevalence cohort studies.
| - Enrolled student in data science/analytics, statistics, social sciences, mathematics, or related field
- Experience in QC, data harmonization, data integration, and data warehousing
- Excellent knowledge of quantitative data analysis tools, monitoring, and evaluation methods
- Adherence to local, regional, and global data laws
- Advanced skills in Excel and other (MS) products
- Attention to detail, self-starter, critical thinking abilities
- Working knowledge of English
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
| - Vaibhav Narayan: Executive Vice President, Head of Strategy and Innovation - Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative
- Irene Meier: Global Cohorts Management Director- Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative
| Vaibhav Narayan / Irene Meier
| DAC is building global cohorts to advance understanding of Alzheimer’s among diverse populations. This data will provide the foundation for identifying new biomarkers and developing targeted treatments that work for people worldwide.
| The data science intern will be provided with opportunities to connect with faculty and staff at DAC and its partners to work with extensive healthcare datasets. Through exposure to real patient data of risk factor studies, the intern will acquire knowledge and skills related to global health data analytics and methodologies.
| | USA & Brazil | | | 12 Weeks | Global Cohort Program | Davos Alzeimer Collaborative | Collaborating with DAC’s staff and partners to advance the ethnographic work and prepare culturally appropriate interventions for lifestyle changes as prevention for cognitive decline in the context of the AFRICA-FINGERS study.
| - Conduct focused group discussions and interviews with patients at risk for dementia
- Gather information about attitudes towards study procedures
- Evaluate whether outcome measures are adapted for applicability in local settings
- Analyze data collected in the ethnographic study
- Help with preparation for publication
- Work with senior experts to study and understand the European FINGER study
- Help adapt the protocol and interventions for expansion into Africa
- Participate in regular meetings with the core DAC team and partners to:
- Learn about risk reduction and achievable strategies to study aging
- Identify dementia
- Mitigate barriers to care.
| - Enrolled student in medical science, social sciences, or related field
- Experience in qualitative research methodology such as semi-structured interviews
- Excellent knowledge of and adherence to good clinical practice
- Advanced skills in collecting and storing healthcare data
- Attention to detail, self-starter, critical thinking abilities
- Working knowledge of English
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
| | | DAC is building global cohorts to advance the understanding of Alzheimer’s among diverse populations. This data will provide the foundation for identifying new biomarkers and developing targeted treatments that work for people worldwide.
| The clinical science intern will be provided with opportunities to connect with faculty and staff at DAC and its partners to work with people at risk for dementia, caregivers, healthcare providers, and researchers. Through exposure to a real patient environment of prevention and risk reduction studies, the intern will acquire knowledge and skills related to clinical health research and methodologies in a global context
| | Rio De Janeiro, Brazil | | | 12 Weeks | Development and Alumni Relations Office | Maynooth University | The Research and Engagement Intern will manage two projects:
Project 1: Involves collaborating with the DARO team to identify opportunities for engagement with alums of Maynooth University and developing an annual alumni engagement program for DARO to implement in 2023/24. Project 2 involves conducting market research on leading industries in Ireland. The expected outcome of Project 1 is the development of a calendar of engagement events and opportunities for alums, with proposals and mini-business plans based on industry practice, along with identifying necessary resources, marketing, and collateral needs
Project 2: Involves conducting extensive market research on leading industries in Ireland that align with Maynooth University's education and research strengths. The DARO Research and Engagement Intern will be responsible for identifying potential companies, trusts, and foundations for potential fundraising engagement with the University. The objective is to prepare, conduct and report on market research to identify sectors and companies aligned with Maynooth University's education and research programs. The expected outcome is for the intern to produce and present a market research summary report that will inform future fundraising and engagement strategies for DARO.
| - Manage two projects from start to finish (Planning, Implementing, Reporting)
- Work with the Development and Alumni Relations Office team
- Receive weekly one-on-one project review meetings with the Senior Development Manager
- Attend regular meetings with DARO, External Affairs team, and University faculty, staff, and alums to gain insights and knowledge
- Work independently and proactively, with supervision from the Senior Development Manager and other team members
- Opportunity for additional projects with a briefing provided
- Focus on advancing both Project 1 and Project 2 simultaneously to achieve project objectives and outcomes.
| - Recent university graduate or final year current university student
- Interest in market research, business administration and management, and/or marketing and communications
- Self-motivated, reliable, and capable of working independently
- Research skills (market research, academic research)
- Data management and analytics business administration and marketing skills
- Organizational skills (project management)
- Report writing
- Excellent written, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Experience with digital platforms/CRMs/databases/content management systems is desirable
| Gordon is a senior fundraising and business development professional with extensive experience across the Irish third level education sector. He joined Maynooth University in February 2023 as Senior Development Manager to lead new fundraising strategies to support and advance strategic priority programmes for the university. His focus is on engaging current and new supporters to Maynooth and advancing internal opportunities and relationships to support the University’s new Strategic Plan, which is being launched in 202/24. Prior to joining Maynooth University, Gordon was Head of Corporate Relationships at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and Alumni Giving Manager at Trinity College Dublin.
| | The Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO) at Maynooth University is a central hub for engaging with alumni and supporters. With a responsibility to serve the 110,000 alumni worldwide, the office facilitates connections through various events, programs, publications, and social media channels. Additionally, the DARO raises philanthropic funds to support the University. By fostering a strong relationship between graduates and the University, the office aims to benefit all parties involved, including future generations of undergraduates. As key stakeholders, Maynooth University's graduates play an essential role in promoting the University to a new generation of learners, researchers, and partners, accelerating its growth.
| Opportunity to will engage and connect with the University faculty, staff, and alums to understand networking, relationship building, and marketing opportunities. Gain hands-on experience in managing a market research project and develop skills in project management, research, data analytics, communication, and collaboration. Through interviews and research, you will acquire knowledge to effectively plan a program of collaborative engagement activity with a diverse audience of over 110,000 alums. Also, receive training in digital platforms, Salesforce CRM, databases, and Drupal Content Management System. Additionally, have opportunities to avail of learning and training through Maynooth University's Learning and Development programme managed by the University's Human Resource department.
| | Kildare, Ireland | | | 12 Weeks | Global Health Equity Hub | Western University | Collaborating with the Hubs faculty, staff, and student leadership to recruit and develop blog articles for the GHE at Western Blog, research and write stories highlighting the work of member faculty, staff and students, assist with the global and ethical global engagement initiatives at Western, and research, write, and edit professional communications features that translate global health equity work for the general public and stakeholders outside the university. Assist with planning of print, web, and social media deliverables that promote global health equity and the GHE Hub at Western.
| - The Global Health Equity Communications Intern will focus on developing and utilizing best practices in digital storytelling to produce an interview or original analysis for the Hub on current global health equity topics, research, community interventions, and new projects associated with the GHE Hub
- The intern will be responsible for planning, writing, and ensuring timely promotion of these pieces, including incorporating visual elements and presenting the writing to their colleagues
- The intern will also participate in regular meetings with the GHE Hub coordinator, other members of the team, and content experts such as the university faculty, staff, students, and partners to learn about global health equity communications, general writing techniques, interview skills, Western brand requirements, and communication promotion strategies. Additionally, the intern will work independently to develop these skills
| - Enrollment in AKU's Graduate School of Media and Communications.
- Time management - able to prioritize tasks and good organization skills
- Communication - able to draft professional emails, social media text, and newsletters
- Proficient in Microsoft applications
- Familiar with various forms of social media (Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.)
- Research - able to do keyword searches for grants and do basic research for media content
- Creative - come up with new ways for outreach for local, national and international partners and collaborators
| Dr. Mary Ndu is a Global Health Equity Fellow at Western University and conducts research and publishes on factors affecting women’s health seeking behaviour, community health volunteers as agents of change in Africa, women’s health and health policy
Dr. Bob Gough leads the Western Heads East Program, critical and ethical global engagement initiatives, and the Scholars at Risk program at Western University. | Mary Ndu (PhD. a.b.d.) & Mr. Bob Gough
| The Global Health Equity Hub at Western brings together information on the people, events, research activities, education opportunities, partnerships and student organizations dedicated to Global Health Equity at Western. Our goal is to make it easier for all – students, faculty, community partners, everyone – to find out about our efforts in GHE, access relevant resources, and get involved. The equity focus of the hub echoes a broader commitment of Western University to supporting Health Equity. Within this commitment lies recognition that there exist serious and avoidable inequities in access to health and well-being on the planet and within societies, including within Canada, as well as inequities in access to opportunities and power to direct and effect change in this regard. The GHE Hub at Western operates within the Faculty of Health Sciences and is an interdisciplinary community of practice with representation from all faculties at Western University.
| The Global Health Equity Communications Intern will be provided with opportunities to connect with the university faculty, staff, and students through the Hub to gain a deeper understanding of global health equity research and initiatives at Western University. Through conducting interviews and other forms of communications research, the intern will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively communicate knowledge and health equity information to a wider audience
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