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The Internship Programme with ISJ

Purpose of the internship programme

1. Internships for post-graduate students are available at the Office of International Studies Journal (ISJ) in Tehran. These internships are intended to:

a) increase the intern's function on publishing an article and to be familiar with the publication of a specific quarterly at the international level and give them an opportunity to work in an academic atmosphere; and

b) provide ISJ with the assistance and contribution of outstanding young students or graduates.

2. The relationship between ISJ and the intern is one of mutual benefit. Interns are assigned to a practical and theoretical work. They are involved in: researching international issues, (especially on human rights), providing and assisting on the process of a production of quarterly (ISJ), assisting the editor in chief, making the connection between ISJ and the others quarterly, universities, and research centers. 

Qualifications required

3. Intern will be selected from post-graduate students or holders of PhD in International Human Rights Law, International Law, International Relations, Political Science, History, and Social Sciences. Preference will be given to those, within these disciplines, who have specialized in human rights issues. Applicants must be sponsored by an academic institution and must have a good command of English and be familiar with French. The people who are also familiar with Persian are preferred. Drafting ability in either English or French is required.

Internship dates and duration

Intern will be selected 15 June and be required to work for a minimum period of three months from 1 July to 30 September.

Conditions of service

5. According to the Islamic Republic of Iran legislation, interns must respect the Iranian criteria for foreign people. Interns are not paid and they will work as a volunteer in ISJ office by conducting research and practical work.

6. Interns are assigned to work with editor-in-chief who is responsible for providing them with a description of duties and a work plan.

7. ISJ internships are not remunerated and interns are not considered officials or staff members of ISJ. Travel costs and living expenses must be borne by the interns themselves or by a sponsoring institution.

8. ISJ accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during an internship. Interns must have their own health insurance. In case of illness or other circumstances that might prevent the completion of the internship, interns will inform editor-in-chief of ISJ.

9. There is no expectancy of employment at the end of the internship.

10. Interns are expected to work full-time and to carry out the duties assigned to them.

Procedure for applying

11. Applicants should submit the following documentation:

• Letter of application;
• CV
• 2 recommendation letters by their professors or sponsoring institution.

12. Closing dates for applications are 10 June.

Address for applications

Nema Milaninia, internationalstudiesjournal@yahoo.com

ISJ office, Apt 1, No 18, Khordad Alley, Dolat st., Passdaran Crossroad, Tehran, Iran.

For further information, please feel free

to contact the following:

1. Pr. Dr. Mehdi Zakerian, (editor- in- chief)

Tel: (0098-21) 22594417 and: (0098-21) 88901448 internal 1057

Fax: (0098-21) 22594417

E-mail: zakerian@isj.ir

2. Nema Milaninia, (Executive Director)

Tel: (1) 4083139639

Email: info@isj.ir

The notable selected interns form 2005 to 2008 are:

1. Mrs. Hedieh Kinayfard _ Eastern Mediterranean University, North Cyprus

2. Mr. Ardin Djalili _ Council of Europe, Germany

3. Mr. SMA Niyas _ University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

4. Mr. Hans van der Veen _ European University Institute, Italy

5. Mrs. Manuela Paraipan _ West University Vasile Goldis, Romania

6. Mrs. Mahshad Attai _ Allameh University, Iran

7. Mr. Bayram Sinnkai _ Ankara University, Turkey

Work Plan for Internships

1.

A.    Research Proposal (will be published in ISJ): The Influence of Iran adherence to WTO.

B.     Report analyzing on international economic magazine in Iran

C.     Translating ISJ bulletin, subscription form, announcement and prospectus from English into French.

D.    Assisting the editor-in-chief for making the connection between ISJ and the other quarterlies, universities and research centers.

E.     Coordination of ISJ team for visiting university of Isfahan and the city.

2.

F.      Research Proposal (will be published in ISJ): The International Protection for Iranian combat against Drugs Trafficking.

G.    Providing a research workshop on drugs trafficking by ISJ with the cooperation and funding of UNDOC or other affiliated institutes in Tehran or in Vienna or in Rome. The outcome of workshop will be published by ISJ.

H.    Assisting the editor-in-chief to publish the common issue with other universities and centers.

I.       Coordination for visiting university of Mashahad and UNHCR office in Mashahad.

3.

J.       Research Proposal (will be published in ISJ): Democracy and Human Rights in Greater Middle East and the role of Council of Europe.

K.    Coordinating between ISJ and politique étrangère for a common issue.

L.     Providing and consultation with international and regional organizations or others to fund for a conference or workshop on: Intercultural dialogue on Mediterranean and Middle Eastern integration with EU.

M.   Assisting the editor-in-chief to run a web site for ISJ and to link with others as same as universities, quarterlies and research centers.

N.    Coordination for a visiting to be confirmed be ISJ interns.