Fusing Scientific Investigations with Political Transformation
The International Internship Program (IIP) at Princeton University offers a unique opportunity for students to gain practical experience in various research fields during the summer. The program is open to first-years through juniors who are enrolled during the relevant semesters and demonstrate skills aligned with the internship focus, such as research ability, interpersonal skills, adaptability, and independence.
For instance, the Derian Summer Internship in Community-Engaged Scholarship requires excellent interpersonal skills for engaging with diverse communities, the ability to produce and synthesize research, an interest or willingness to learn media production, a valid driver's license with the ability to travel independently, and adaptability to non-luxurious living conditions.
Students participating in the IIP live independently and manage day-to-day needs, with faculty support. The application process involves an internal application, faculty endorsement, and an understanding of eligibility criteria per semester enrollment.
Mai Kasemsawade, a student at Princeton University, is one such individual who has benefited from the IIP. She worked as an intern at the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where she led research on the effects of tariffs on export capabilities of small and medium-sized enterprises in three Association of Southeast Asian Nations countries. Her research has been used to support IDEAS' bill proposal to the Malaysian parliamentary subcommittee.
Moreover, Mai Kasemsawade's research compared the policy implications of political financing regulations from different countries and wrote an op-ed article on Thailand Electrical Vehicle (EV) policy, which was published on Malaysia Business Today. The IIP provided financial support for her internship in Kuala Lumpur.
For those interested in joining the IIP in the summer of 2024, registration for an information session will be available in October. It is recommended to connect with an IIP adviser and an IIP ambassador to learn more about the student experience in the program.
To explore the available internships for the upcoming summer, visit the IIP website.
- Mai Kasemsawade's personal growth and education-and-self-development, particularly in research skills, were augmented through her participation in the International Internship Program (IIP) at Princeton University, where she conducted research on tariffs and their effects on small and medium-sized enterprises in three Association of Southeast Asian Nations countries.
- The IIP offers students an opportunity for policy-and-legislation engagement, as demonstrated by Mai Kasemsawade, whose research was utilized to support a bill proposal to the Malaysian parliamentary subcommittee.
- In addition to gaining practical research experience, students can benefit from the learning opportunities provided by general-news publications, as Mai Kasemsawade exemplified when her op-ed article on Thailand Electrical Vehicle (EV) policy was published on Malaysia Business Today.
