Internship with PMI New York

The internship programme at the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations provides an excellent opportunity for young scholars to familiarize themselves with India’s approach to multilateralism and handling of global issues at the UN. To qualify for the internship from the OPT / EAD perspective, students who studied Law, Economics, International Relations, Diplomacy, Humanities like Social Sciences, are eligible to apply.

Nature of Engagement

Intern shall report to and work under close supervision of a Domain Expert. They may be required to conduct research, write reports, analyze evolving developments, or carry out any other task the Expert entrusts.

Eligibility Criteria for Applying

• Interested Indian /USnationals (including OCI card holders) living in the United States may apply for the internship. The applicant must possess a valid F1 visa with an OPT/CPT (relevant to the field of studies)/ EAD or a work visa such as G1/G4/ H1B / L1A / Green Card / US nationality. B1/B2 / J1 visa doesn’t count.
• Final year students (undergraduate / graduate) are eligible to apply.
• Preference may be given to applicants with excellent academic track records from institutions of repute and credible recommendations from faculty who have taught/guided them in the past, and also to research scholars. Applicant must not have attained the age of 30 years on the date of application. Applications will be received at any time of the year.

Duration of Internship

Internship shall be for a period of three months to a maximum of six months.

General instructions regarding the Programme

• An intern will be required to work from within the Mission’s premises, from 0930-1800 hrs, on all working days, except holidays listed on its website. Online/remote option doesn’t exist.
• The internship programme shall include an attachment with one of the Wings of the Mission, and the intern shall have an orientation session on the organization and functioning of the PMI and the working of the various Wings of the Mission.
• No financial remuneration/ salary / perquisites etc shall be paid to the intern.
• The internship programme shall neither be an offer of employment nor an assurance of employment with the Mission or the Government of India.
• On successful completion of the internship, a certificate will be issued by the Mission.

Mode of Application

The aspirant may forward a copy of CV, Passport, Visa/Residence status and seek application form, Security Questionnaire and general guidance from: press.newyorkpmi@mea.gov.in

The filled in application form and requisite documents may be handed over in person at the Mission or sent by post with the superscript “Application for Internship” documents to:

Second Secretary (RS)

Permanent Mission of India,

235, East 43^rd Street, New York,10017, NY

email: press.newyorkpmi@mea.gov.in

Selection Procedure

All applications will be scrutinized for approval by the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi, whose decision shall be final and binding. This process may take up to 4 months. Applicants are accordingly advised to send their documents well in advance.

Termination of internship

The Mission may terminate the engagement of the intern at any point without giving any reason. The decision of the Mission shall be final in this regard. Interns can leave the programme if they so desire, giving the Mission prior notice of two weeks.

Check List

The application for the internship must include the following:

1. Five Original sets each of Application Form and the Security Questionnaire (back-to-back printing). Photographs [2x2 size, like US visa format], and signatures have to be original (in Blue colour).
2. Copy of at least three documentary proofs of identity which may include a copy of Passport/ Aadhaar Card/ Voter ID / PAN Card / Driving License, and proof of residence.
3. Curriculum Vitae.
4. Introduction letter from the Head of Institution on the official stationery where the applicant studied/studying.
5. No objection certificate from University/Institution in case the internship is to be pursued in parallel with an ongoing course.
6. Self-attested certificates and transcripts for all the accomplishments mentioned in Paras 8, 9 and 13 of the Application Form (educational qualifications, current courses being pursued and projects undertaken).

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