Arava Institute for Environmental Studies Internship
- Israel
- Be'er Sheva
About Program
Each year, the Arava Institute accepts interns for one to two semesters. Interns contribute substantively to transboundary research through a defined project under the direction of an Arava Institute researcher, while gaining valuable professional, academic, and personal experience.
Interns develop skills in environmental research and development, environmental policy, and project management while gaining important professional contacts. In addition to building effective community-based and professional partnerships; interns become a vital part of the global network of accomplished Arava Institute alumni.
The Arava Institute welcomes interns from varied backgrounds, including the social and the natural sciences.
Internships are self funded and the full program costs $6,000. Internships at the Arava Institute are competitive. A non-refundable $1500 deposit is to be paid 2 weeks after the invoice is issued.
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Program Highlights
- Enjoy a custom research or project placement based on your interest and paired with expert staff.
- Inclusion in the dialogue program that allows students and interns to understand the historical and current state of the conflict.
- Enjoy participation in the semester cultural activities.
- Experience the uniqueness of kibbutz life while gaining valuable career experience.
- Optional Hebrew course to learn the local language with native speakers on the program to practice with.
