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:
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The application deadline is October 15, 2024.
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Applications will be reviewed by the Committee with final selection being confirmed by November 15, 2024.
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The start date of the position is December 1, 2024.
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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).
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Familiarize with current Committee documents.
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Update and track in Committee documents in excel Google sheets.
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Search Websites of potential funders in each region/country.
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Be mindful of any major Federation member funding sources, to not compete or negatively impact members.
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Work closely with fellow student intern.
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Draft applications to funding sources under direct supervision of a Committee member.
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Support Committee members in contacting potential funding sources.
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Assist in creation of presentations to potential funders and donors.
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Participate in monthly virtual Committee meetings.
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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:
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IPOS Fundraising Committee Interns will serve a 1-year term with the option to extend.
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Workload is expected to be up to eight (8) hours per month.
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The internship is a volunteer position without financial compensation.
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Supervision and mentorship will be provided by a Committee member.
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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.
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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.
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