The IGSFS is not currently recruiting interns at this time.
IGSF-IHSP Policy Lab - Gender and Rights in a Digital Age
Institute for Gender, Sexuality and Feminist Studies/Institute for Health and Social Policy
Recruitment is now closed for IGSF-IHSP Policy Lab Graduate Awards. The Policy Lab is a partnership with Oxfam US, the Institute for Gender, Sexuality and Feminist Studies (Faculty of Arts) and the Institute for Health and Social Policy (SPGH, Faculty of Medicine). The ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ team will be led by Prof. Vanessa Ceia (IGSF) and Prof. Natalie Stoljar (IGSF and IHSP).
Applications from ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ MA and PhD students from all disciplines are welcome. Research background in at least one of gender studies, human rights, public policy or technology studies is required.
Eligibility:
- Graduate-level students across all departments and disciplines.
- Must be enrolled in MA or PhD program at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ.
- Must have a demonstrated interest and background related to the project.
Tasks:
- Review and, where appropriate, amend, write, and validate Oxfam’s existing policies related to human rights in a digital age.
- Participate in weekly project meetings with faculty leads and policy mentors. Participate in training sessions as necessary.
- As part of the team, prepare the final deliverable, which will be a compendium of recommended policy changes.
Period of award and time commitment:
- March 21, 2022 until June 3, 2022 (15 weeks)
- Maximum of 6 hours per week for the first 3 weeks and maximum of 15 hours per week thereafter.
Funding:
- Stipend of $4000 or $5000 (depending on how many awards are allocated)
Application materials:
- CV
- Brief cover letter explaining background, relevant experience and how applicant will be able to support the project
- Name and email of two academic references
Submit your application by email to Andrew Folco, Administrative Officer, Institute for Gender, Sexuality and Feminist Studies: andrew.folco [at] mcgill.ca.
For information, contact Prof. Natalie Stoljar, Director, Institute for Gender, Sexuality and Feminist Studies: Email: natalie.stoljar [at] mcgill.ca.