Resources for Students
Funding
Study Abroad
Internships
What can I do with a Specialization on Global Gender Issues?
Recent Graduate Student Dissertations and Job Placements
External Resources
Funding
Foreign Language Area Studies Fellowships (FLAS): WID and CASID offer competitive US Department of Education Title VI-supported Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships to US graduate students enrolled in degree programs at Michigan State University which focus on international development and globalization. This support is specifically for students studying less commonly taught languages. http://www.casid.msu.edu/academic/fellowships.shtml
GJEC Fellowships for Dissertation Research and Completion
Generous funding provided by MSU's Graduate School has allowed for the
development of the following opportunities:
GJEC Dissertation Research Fellowship - Two $10,000 awards*
Eligibility for Dissertation Research Fellowship: Ph.D. students at MSU who
have completed all requirements for their degree with the exception of their
dissertation research. Applicants must have dissertation projects which
focus on the gender dimensions of environmental and/or agricultural change.
GJEC Dissertation Completion Fellowship - One $10,000 award*
Eligibility for Dissertation Completion Fellowship: Ph.D. students at MSU
who have completed all requirements for their degree program including
dissertation research. Applicants' dissertations must focus on gender or
other social inequalities as they relate to environmental and/or
agricultural change.
More information: http://gjec.msu.edu/fellowships.htm
Academic Specialist: Kate Patch, gjec@msu.edu
* GenCen and WID also occasionally make funds available to graduate students conference travel if students are presenting a paper on a GenCen related research topic.
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Study Abroad
In addition to the special programs listed here, academic year study abroad programs offered through foreign universities may offer credit in women's studies courses. Please check the program description for general study abroad programs. For general information, check with the Office of Study Abroad: http://studyabroad.msu.edu/.
Malawi – Spring 2009
Agriculture, Development, Environment and Gender: NGO Internships in Malawi
MSU Faculty: Dr. Anne Ferguson, Dr. Tracy Dobson, Kate Patch
Program Dates: January 12 – May 1, 2009 (includes six weeks on MSU Campus)
Location: Malawi
Requirements: 2.5 GPA, Internship, Essay/statement of purpose with application, Letter(s) of recommendation with application, Resume, Personal interview, Minimum Junior standing
Subjects Offered: Internship, Navigating Another Culture (Anthropology), Social Science Perspectives on Africa (ISS), Social Science Internship (SSC), Field Study Abroad (SSC), Professional Internship in Ag and Nat Resources (ANR)
More information: http://studyabroad.msu.edu/programs/africangointern.html
London – Summer 2008
Women’s Studies in London
MSU Coordinator: Shari Cisco
MSU Faculty: Joyce Ladenson
Program Dates: 6/28/2008 to 8/3/2008
Location: United Kingdom, England, United Kingdom, London
Requirements: 2.0 GPA, Internship, Essay/statement of purpose with application, Letter(s) of recommendation with application, Resume, Personal interview, Minimum Junior standing
Subjects Offered: College of Arts and Letters, Women’s Studies Program (CAL)
More information: http://studyabroad.msu.edu/programs/ukwomen.html
Bangladesh – Fall 2008
Internships at BRAC
MSU Coordinator: John Jensen
Program Dates: (tentative)
Location: Bangladesh, unspecified destination(s)
Requirements: 2.0 GPA, Internship, Essay/statement of purpose with application, Letter(s) of recommendation with application, Resume, Personal interview, Minimum Junior standing
Subjects Offered: Internship, College of Social Science, James Madison College
More information: http://studyabroad.msu.edu/programs/bracintern.html
Denmark - Spring 2008
English Studies at the University of AArhus
MSU Coordinator: John Jensen
Program Dates: Not yet known
Location: Aarhus, Denmark (University of Aarhus)
Requirements: 2.5 GPA, Essay/statement of purpose with application, Minimum Sophomore standing
Subjects Offered: English. Students will be required to enroll in a minimum of twelve, maximum of sixteen, semester credits. Aarhus English Department courses are taught exclusively in English. Students will have full access to all courses provided by the department, including English and American literature, English Studies, American Studies, Canadian studies and Anglo-Irish Literature and Culture. Students may enroll in any of the University of Aarhus' courses, subject to the approval of their MSU department for the transfer of credit upon return to the United States.
More information: http://studyabroad.msu.edu/programs/denenglish.html
Mali - Summer 2008
Ethics and Development
MSU Faculty: Stephen Esquith
Program Dates: July 10 - August 11, 2008 (tentative)
Location: Mali, various destinations
Requirements: 2.0 GPA
Subjects Offered: Integrative Studies in Arts and Humanities, Integrative Studies in Social Science, Philosophy, Social Science
More information:http://studyabroad.msu.edu/programs/maliethics.html
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Internships
Environmental Internships:
The Gender, Justice and Environmental Change (GJEC) specialization at MSU is offering internship opportunities with leading environmental and social justice organizations that are looking for hard-working, creative, and motivated students to assist them on various projects and campaigns. Students will work with supervisors from the host organizations and from their department or college during their internship, benefiting from their supervisors' experience and expertise in the environmental field. GJEC interns can choose from many local, national, and international opportunities. Please visit the GJEC website or email the internship coordinator at gjecic@msu.edu for more details.
Undergraduate Internship Program:
The Center for Gender for Gender in Global Context (GenCen) at Michigan State University generally employs two undergraduate interns each academic semester.
These are paid positions requiring a commitment of 10-20 hours per week. Applicants should be sophomores or juniors enrolled at Michigan State University. Excellent writing and research skills are required. Also necessary are computer and Web knowledge, an ability to work independently, and a strong interest in issues of diversity and women's issues on a global level.
The internships involve working on GenCen's Web site, the WID Bulletin, and other projects. Depending on performance, the position may continue through the academic year.
This is an excellent opportunity for students of International Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Anthropology, Sociology, Women's Studies, or anyone interested in development issues and their effects on women globally, particularly in the Third World. If interested, please mail, fax, or e-mail a letter of interest describing your qualifications and how the position contributes to your career goals, as well as a resume and brief writing sample to the GenCen office.
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What can I do with a Specialization in Global Gender Issues?
The purpose of our specializations is to provide students with the theoretical tools and practical knowledge to address social issues affecting women and gender minorities in their chosen field. By combining a degree course of study with specialization curriculum, including internship opportunities and research projects, students are professionally prepared for a variety of career directions. Students in our programs have found employment opportunities such as the following:
- Teaching in Higher Education
- Working in non-profit organizations worldwide
- Teaching K through 12
- Research within US and international institutions
- Post-doctoral positions
- International and national health research or applied work
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External Resources
The Womyn's Council: is a student organization dedicated to ensuring women's voices and safety are supported in the MSU community. You may join their listserv by emailing msuwomen@msu.edu. They also have a website which lists events and resources: http://www.msu.edu/~msuwomen/index.html
MSU Helpsource for violence: http://www.msu.edu/~msuwomen/MSU%20HelpSource.htm
WID Resources: http://www.wid.msu.edu/resources.htm
Other Gender Center websites:
University of Illinois
Women and Gender in Global Perspective: Academic Unit within International Programs and Studies Division
http://www.ips.uiuc.edu/wggp/index.shtml
University of Indiana
Gender Studies: Trans-disciplinary Department within College of Arts and Sciences
http://www.indiana.edu/~gender/html/index.html
University of Michigan
The Institute for Research on Women and Gender: Institute located within Arts and Humanities Research Activities and Cultural Studies Research Activities
http://www.umich.edu/~irwg/
University of Minnesota
Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies: Department within College of Liberal Arts
http://gwss.umn.edu/index.htm
Northwestern University
Gender Studies: Interdisciplinary program within the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
http://www.genderstudies.northwestern.edu/
Cornell University
Gender and Global Change Program: Program within Einaudi Center for International Studies
http://www.einaudi.cornell.edu/ggc/default.asp
Rutgers University
Women and Gender Studies: Department within four New Brunswick Art and Sciences Colleges - Douglass College, Livingston College, Rutgers College, and University College
http://womens-studies.rutgers.edu/
University of Florida
Center for Women's Studies and Gender Research: Program within College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
http://web.wst.ufl.edu/index.html
University of Chicago
The Center for Gender Studies: http://genderstudies.uchicago.edu/
