Kennan Institute Internships

The Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies of the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, DC, offers paid Research Assistantships throughout the year for undergraduate, graduate students and prospective graduate students who are either U.S. citizens or permanent residents. A number of positions are available for Fall, 1999. Each research assistant works with a Fellow or Research Scholar in residence at the Institute over a period of three to nine months. Applicants must have a good command of the Russian language, good organizational skills, and be able to conduct independent research.
A Research Assistantship at the Kennan Institute complements any student's academic interest in Russian or Soviet Studies. Research Assistants have the opportunity to:

Work closely with a prominent scholar in the field.
Attend discussions and seminars sponsored by the Institute.
Build on research skills you've acquired in college.
Gain the privilege to use the Kennan Institute Library, which houses approximately 7,500 volumes and more than fifty Russian journals and newspapers.
Have the opportunity to use your Russian language skills.
Have a flexible schedule of 15 hours per week.
If you are interested in continuing in Russian Studies, a research assistantship at the Kennan Institute will provide practical experience in the field while helping you establish contacts with academics and policy makers that may prove useful for achieving future career objectives.
To apply, send a resume and cover letter describing your research interests and available dates to work in Washington, DC to:
Research Assistantships
Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20523

The Woodrow Wilson Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such follows EOE guidelines in the selection of its interns and research assistants.
For more information, please call Joseph Dresen at (202) 691-4245. You may also fax your resume to (202) 691-4247.
Joseph Dresen
Program Assistant
Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Studies
Woodrow Wilson Center
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20523 (20004 for deliveries)
Tel: 202-691-4245
Fax: 202-691-4247
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://wwics.si.edu

Last updated: April 23, 1999

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