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Research Assistant Intern Program - Community College Students

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Welcome to the Stanford Social Science Research Assistant Internship Program offered by the Institute for Research in the Social Sciences (IRiSS), Stanford University in collaboration with Foothill College Internship Office & Dean of Business & Social Sciences, and Mission College Social Sciences.

About

The Social Science Research Assistant Internship Program matches community college students interested in social science research and careers with volunteer internships at social science research labs at Stanford University. You will serve as a research intern with graduate and postdoctoral researchers in psychology, sociology, psychophysiology, education, communications, and other social science related disciplines.

Minimum requirements:

  1. Successful completion of one quarter of participation in the Stanford Research Experience Program (REP) in a participating community college social science class.
    Note: Please talk to the instructors in psychology and/or sociology if you are unaware of the social science classes that offer REP.
  2. Ability to dedicate a minimum of 3 hours per week to a maximum of 15 hours per week by mutual agreement with your internship supervisor. Finals week and college holidays are excluded. For summer internships, a minimum of 6 hours per week is required.
  3. Ability to provide your own transportation to the internship.
  4. Ability to participate for three consecutive quarters (fall, winter, spring) for the Academic Year Internship, or 9 weeks for the Summer Internship.
  5. Be enrolled at the community college during the internship period (Summer Quarter excluded).

Application Packet:

  1. A current resume with all work experience, formal education and training (PDF Format)
  2. A paragraph describing your research interests in social science (PDF Format)
  3. Unofficial transcripts for completed courses (PDF or scanned image).  Foothill College students - please refer to Myportal to access your transcripts.
  4. One faculty letter of recommendation. Faculty should use this form

Timeline of 2015 - 2016 Academic Year Application Process

Academic Year RA Interns (Apply in Fall 2015)

Applications open: Monday, Sept. 14, 2015
Application, resume, & recommendations due: Thursday, Oct. 1
Notification of interview offer: Friday, Oct. 11
Interviews: October 14 - 18
Internship period: Oct 21, 2015 - May 27, 2016 (Fall-Winter-Spring)

Internship may be extended into the following Summer Quarter. Indicate on application whether you are applying for Academic Year ONLY or for Academic Year + SUMMER.

Summer RA Interns (Apply in Spring 2016)

Applications open: Friday, April 22, 2016
Application, resume, & recommendations due: Friday, May 6, 2016.
Notification of interview offer: Friday, May 13.
Interviews: May 16-20.
Internship period: June 20 - August 26, 2016. (Summer)

Internship may be extended into the following Academic Year. Indicate on application whether you are applying for Summer ONLY or for Summer + ACADEMIC YEAR. You must be enrolled in the community college during the academic year.