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Student Internship Opportunity - International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) Fundraising and Marketing Committee

17 Sep 2024 1:44 PM | John Chagnon (Administrator)

Brief Summary:  The IPOS Fundraising and Marketing Committee (hereinafter referred to as “Committee”) invites undergraduate and graduate students to apply for a one-year volunteer internship to collaborate with the Committee in identifying and reviewing potential funding sources for IPOS.  

Key deadlines:

  • The application deadline is October 15, 2024. 

  • Applications will be reviewed by the Committee with final selection being confirmed by November 15, 2024.

  • The start date of the position is December 1, 2024.

  • The expected end date is November 30, 2025, with the potential option of renewal.

Activities: Committee interns will learn how to conduct an environmental scan of potential funding sources, including identifying and reviewing international and national governmental and non-governmental funding agencies, foundations, corporations, and industries (e.g. pharmaceutical).

  • Familiarize with current Committee documents.

  • Update and track in Committee documents in excel Google sheets.

  • Search Websites of potential funders in each region/country.

  • Be mindful of any major Federation member funding sources, to not compete or negatively impact members.

  • Work closely with fellow student intern.

  • Draft applications to funding sources under direct supervision of a Committee member. 

  • Support Committee members in contacting potential funding sources. 

  • Assist in creation of presentations to potential funders and donors.

  • Participate in monthly virtual Committee meetings.

  • Presentation to Committee every quarter on actions.

Product:  The final product of the Committee Internship will be a comprehensive Funding Source Environmental Scan Report, which will be presented to the IPOS Fundraising and Marketing Committee and at an upcoming IPOS Congress. 

Terms:  

  • IPOS Fundraising Committee Interns will serve a 1-year term with the option to extend. 

    • Two or more interns will be confirmed, with a minimum of one from an LMIC country.

  • Workload is expected to be up to eight (8) hours per month.

  • The internship is a volunteer position without financial compensation.

  • Supervision and mentorship will be provided by a Committee member.

  • Interns will receive a certificate of completion and may be eligible to receive a letter of recommendation from the Committee specific to work being done.

  • If any work is presented as an abstract to the Congress, it may be listed as a co-author depending on contribution.

Skills and Qualifications

1. Research Skills:

   - Experience in conducting literature reviews, data collection and analysis.  

   - Proficiency in using research databases and tools (e.g., Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus).

2. Analytical Skills

   - Ability to assess and synthesize large amounts of data.  

   - Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

3. Technical Skills:

   - Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).  

   - Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).  

   - Familiarity with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, or STATA).

4. Communication Skills:

   - Strong written and verbal communication skills.  

   - Experience in preparing reports, presentations and/or research papers.

Apply by October 15!

To be considered for the IPOS Fundraising Committee Internship, please complete the online application. Please have the following ready when applying online:

1. **Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)**

2. **Cover Letter** *(Highlighting your interest in the internship and relevant experience)*

3. **Writing Sample** *(Optional but recommended, related to research or analysis work)*

For any questions or further information, please contact Dr. Melissa Henry.

APPLY TODAY! https://funnelcom.typeform.com/to/fxU0N12i

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