WCEE Internship Initiative

Interested in interning in Europe or Eurasia this summer? The WCEE Internship Initiative connects undergraduate students of all language backgrounds and majors with opportunities created specifically for Michigan students. Going beyond the internship, students receive preparation and support throughout the international experience to connect with other international interns, develop as global professionals, and gain confidence in resilient traveling. 

Please check out our Internship positions and apply by January 31, 2025! 

Advising
Please email wcee.internship.info@umich.edu to set up a virtual advising appointment, phone call, or in-person meeting.

Funding for Summer Internships in Europe
Although getting accepted into an internship is wonderful, it does not guarantee funding. Students selected for summer internships must apply for funding separately.

Below are some helpful links to funding sources around campus that can be used towards the WCEE Internships. Some of the options are available to all students and some funding sources are restricted to certain departments and/or majors.

Remember to check the deadlines for the funding you wish to apply for. Funding applications are competitive and funding is not guaranteed when you apply. It is highly recommended that students apply early! We also encourage students to seek funding from multiple opportunities.

The Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia (WCEE) is pleased to make available grants for in-person summer research projects or internships for current undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Funding is intended to be used within Europe/Eurasia or at international institutions from that area in the U.S. Please contact WCEE for questions regarding projects outside the region.

Deadline: March 1 at 11:59 pm

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in full-time undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree programs at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Eligible students must return to campus for at least one term prior to graduation. Applicants for research grants may be at preliminary or more advanced stages of their research, and the research project must be at least one month in length. Applicants for internships should be prepared to identify the venue for their internship in a governmental agency, business, or non-governmental institution in the region, and the internship must constitute at least a 30-hour-per-week time commitment for a minimum of six weeks. All travel must follow current guidelines, which are detailed in the International Institute Travel Policy. 

Application Requirements

• Application Form (visit the II Student Fellowships page for the link)

• Statement of purpose (1-3 pages) including proposed time period, institutional affiliation, your reasons for pursuing the project, and how this experience will contribute to your career goals

• Project expense information

• One letter of recommendation

• Curriculum Vitae or résumé

• University of Michigan transcript

• Letter of invitation or description of in-country resources (Undergraduate applicants for internships do not need to have a letter of invitation to apply for funding, but rather may upload a list of the internships to which you are applying.) 

Reporting: A written project report will be required at the conclusion of the grant.

Contact: wcee.funding@umich.edu

Selection Process: A selection committee comprised of faculty affiliated with the Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia will evaluate the applications on the following criteria: feasibility, relevance to degree program, relevance to career goals, record of academic achievement, and overall quality of the application. Applicants should not assume they will receive an award, and should not purchase airline tickets before the awards are announced if they cannot cover the cost from other sources.