Deadline:
May 03, 2024
Program Starts: June 10, 2024
Program Ends: September 02, 2024
Location(s)
Online
Overview
The Aga Khan University is a private, autonomous university that promotes human welfare through research, teaching and community service initiatives. Based on the principles of quality, access, impact and relevance, the University has campuses and programmes in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, the United Kingdom, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Established in 2008, as part of University's Partnerships Office, the International Internship Programme (IIP) provides exciting, significant and professional experience for international interns who are eager to experience new cultural, social and geographic environments.
Details
Why choose AKU's Virtual Internship Programme?
The Aga Khan University’s Virtual Internship Programme (AKU-VIP) provides you with a one-of-a-kind virtual placement to build valuable skills and enhance your cross-cultural competencies through work opportunities with diverse teams in more than 14 countries.
Internship placements are offered in East Africa, South and Central Asia, Europe, and North America with international development agencies of The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) – One of the world’s largest development networks that work on programmes dedicated to improving the quality of life and opportunities of vulnerable communities and spans across 30 countries.
- REAL WORLD PROJECTS - Lead projects with a focus on impact in countries such as: Pakistan, Afghanistan, Syria, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Egypt, Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, Canada, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and Portugal.
- ONE-ON-ONE MENTORSHIP - AKU-VIP mentors work with you to support your internship projects and career goals, provide mentorship, help you network, and build your skills.
- GLOBAL NETWORKING - Expand your network through organized social engagements and cultural immersion with our community of interns, students, and mentors across the globe.
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING - Gain 60+ hours of webinars, workshops, and short courses with AKDN master trainers to equip you with relevant knowledge and skills.
- INTERNSHIP COMPLETION CERTIFICATE - Add to your resume a certificate outlining all professional development training and internship projects you completed.
- LINKEDIN ALUMNI NETWORK - Gain access to our extensive alumni network and learn about their post-internship endeavors.
- PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE LETTERS - Your mentor will provide you professional references to aid you in landing your dream jobs post-internship.
- FULL-TIME PROGRAMME SUPPORT - Supporting you through structured programming, professional advising, and our guided online training.
- ACADEMIC CREDIT - Our programme can work with your academic institution to provide you academic credit.
Programme Structure
AKU-VIP is designed in a way that will give students structure, support, and flexibility throughout their internship. Internships are 12-weeks long, with an expected time commitment of at least 15 hours per week, where students contribute through project-based work to their chosen host institutions.
Streams:
- Health sciences
- Environmental science and sustainability
- Education
- Cultural development
- Policy and partnerships
- Communications, marketing and finance
Our interns have made an impact through:
- Writing and publishing academic research papers
- Developing proposals and grants
- Creating national policy documents and community interventions
- Conducting innovative research and data analysis
- Preparing course content and curriculum
- Crafting procedural handbooks and toolkits
Timeline
SUMMER 2024
- Application Period: April 2, 2024 to May 3, 2024
- Assessment and Interview: May 3, 2024 to May 27, 2024
- Commencement: Jun 10,2024 to Sep 2,2024
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Eligibility criteria
- Currently enrolled or recent graduate (within one year) in an undergraduate (2nd year or above), Master’s, or Ph.D. programme from an accredited university.
- Have good academic standing (minimum of 2.5 GPA or its equivalent).
- Able to commit at least 15 hours a week.
- Open to work with flexible time zones (internship positions could be with organizations from different continents).
Dates
Deadline: May 03, 2024
Program starts:
June 10, 2024
Program ends:
September 02, 2024
Program Starts: June 10, 2024
Program Ends: September 02, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
Programme cost
- Application Fee: USD $30
- Placement Fee: USD $1200
What does the fee cover?
- Dedicated Programme Coordinator Support
- Assigned Full-Time Mentor
- 60+ Hours of Professional Development Training
- Weekly Reflection and Feedback
- Internship Completion Certificate
- Academic Credit (if applicable)
- Access to AKU-VIP Alumni Network
- End of Program Report including supervisor evaluation, skills assessment, and Career Discussions
- Opportunity to work for Aga Khan Development Network
Financial assistance
The AKU-VIP offers two types of financial assistance: financial aid, and merit-based scholarships. Applicants will be invited to apply for only one form of financial assistance once they are successfully shortlisted and invited for an interview. They will be asked to submit an application form and provide relevant documentation to support their statements. Note that the application for financial assistance will not affect the final selection of interns.
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