National Association for the Practice of Anthropology
HRAF 12 month funded internship. April 1 deadline.
The Human Relations Area Files (HRAF) at Yale University is pleased to announce a competitive one-year cross-cultural research internship in Melvin Ember’s name. The selected intern will learn about cross-cultural research through hands-on experience at the historical HRAF building on the Yale University campus.
The internship will reimburse expenses (living, meals, and miscellaneous expenses) in the amount of $400 per week for approximately 50 weeks beginning late June or early July of 2018, based on a 37.5 hour week. Travel costs up to $800 will also be reimbursed for a move to and from New Haven.
To apply, send electronic applications (subject line: Melvin Ember internship) to Carol R. Ember (carol.ember@yale.edu), President, Human Relations Area Files, to be received by the end of the day on April 1, 2018.
To apply, please include:
A cover letter that summarizes your interests and skills (particularly any methodological skills) and discusses why you are interested in the internship.
A resumé
An unofficial transcript (an official transcript will be requested for those who make the short list), and
The names of three people willing to write on your behalf.