Research Institute, Center and Lab Opportunities
Berger Institute
Takes a multi-level approach in investigating individual, social and contextural predictors of development and well-being; educates students, scholars, lawmakers, and the community about a wide range of social issues.
For more information, contact Courtney.Chan@ClaremontMcKenna.edu or visit BergerInstitute.org.
| Student Opportunities | Deadline | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant | September 20, 2019 | CMC Freshman, sophomore, junior |
| Volunteer Research Assistant | September 20, 2019 | 5C Sophomore, junior |
Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Provides resources for faculty and student research on topics related to innovation and entrepreneurship: supports curricular/co-curricular programming, including workshops, networking events, speakers, and internship programs.
For more information, contact Theodora.Coulis@ClaremontMcKenna.edu / Ron.LaPierre@cmc.edu or visit CIE.CMC.edu.
| Student Opportunities | Deadline | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| CIE Research Analyst | September 21, 2019 | Any 5C student |
| CIE Fellows Certificate Program | September 27, 2019 | 5C Freshman, sophomore, junior |
| Montgomery Student Manager | Not yet available; Spring 2020 | 5C Freshman, sophomore, junior |
| Venture Development Manager | Not yet available; Spring 2020 | 5C Freshman, sophomore, junior |
| Marketing Manager | Not yet available; Spring 2020 | 5C Freshman, sophomore, junior |
| Events Manager | Not yet available; Spring 2020 | 5C Freshman, sophomore, junior |
| Strategic Initiatives Manager | Not yet available; Spring 2020 | 5C Freshman, sophomore, junior |
| Website/Social Media Manager | Not yet available; Spring 2020 | 5C Freshman, sophomore, junior |
Financial Economics Institute
Provides unique research, curricular and extracurricular opportunities engaging the Claremont Colleges in both the theory and practice of financial economics through: (1) support of collaborative, advanced student/faculty research in financial economics and overlapping disciplines, (2) oversight of the Financial Economics Sequence, and (3) sponsorship of activities for the broader community, including oversight of the Student Investment Fund, provision of databases, space and hardware for multiple purposes, and support for conferences, workshops, internships, networking trips and other events.
For more information, contact: Nancy.Faust@ClaremontMcKenna.edu or visit Financial-Economics-Institute.org.
| Student Opportunities | Deadline | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| FEI Research Analysts | 2nd week of the fall semester | CMC Econ - Econ/Accounting majors |
| FEI Bloomberg Tutor | 2nd week of the fall semester | CMC Econ - Econ/Accounting majors |
| FEI Cap IQ Tutor | 2nd week of the fall semester | CMC Econ - Econ/Accounting majors |
| FEI Excel Tutor | 2nd week of the fall semester | CMC Econ - Econ/Accounting majors |
| FEI Python Tutor | 2nd week of the fall semester | CMC Econ - Econ/Accounting majors |
| FEI Stata Tutor | 2nd week of the fall semester | CMC Econ - Econ/Accounting majors |
| FEI Web Editor | 2nd week of the fall semester | CMC Econ - Econ/Accounting majors |
| FEI Summer Research Analyst Internships | Mid-March | CMC Econ - Econ/Accounting majors |
| BMGI/Michael Larson Asset Management Fellowships | Mid-March | Sophomore & juniors interested in a career in asset or investment management |
Gould Center for Humanistic Studies
Promotes the study of humanities at CMC by providing opportunities for research, study, and experiences in literature, history, philosophy, religious studies, art and other areas of humanistic inquiry.
For more information, contact: Janna.Shwaiko@cmc.edu or visit CMC.edu/Gould.
| Student Opportunities | Deadline | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Gould Center Student Advisory Board | September 13, 2019 at 5 PM | CMC Humanities majors/prospective majors of all years |
| Humanities Labs Research Assistants | September 13, 2019 at 5 PM | CMC Humanities majors/prospective majors of all years |
| Research Assistants | Ongoing | CMC Humanities majors/prospective majors of all years |
| Sponsored Summer Internship | Early March | CMC Sophomores, juniors, preference to Humanities majors |
| Creative Works Fellowships | Early March | CMC Sophomores, juniors, preference to Humanities majors |
| Student Managers | April | CMC Sophomores, juniors, majoring in Humanities |
Keck Center for International and Strategic Studies
Supports the study of critical issues in world affairs sponsoring lecture series, fellowships, visiting scholars, research associates, conferences, publication of research monographs, and student internships.
For more information, contact: Geraldine.Han@cmc.edu or visit CMCKeckCenter.org.
| Student Opportunities | Deadline | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Research Assistant | Mon, September 23, 2019 | CMC Sophomore, junior, and senior |
| Keck Center Fellows | Fri, September 27, 2019 by 4 PM | CMC Freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior |
| International Journal Lab Fellows | Fri, February 21, 2020 by 4 PM | CMC Freshman, sophomore, and junior |
Kravis Lab for Social Impact
The Kravis Lab for Social Impact is a resource for students, faculty, and other members of the CMC community who are interested in improving the lives of people around the globe. Through creativity, collaboration, and courage, students at the Kravis Lab affect positive, sustainable social impact.
For more information, contact: Lidia.Romero@cmc.edu or visit https://kravislab.cmc.edu.
| Student Opportunities | Deadline | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Program Assistant | Sept 22 by midnight via Handshake | CMC Freshman, sophomore, and junior |
| Community Impact Research Assistant | Sept 22 by midnight via Handshake | CMC Freshman, sophomore, and junior |
Kravis Leadership Institute
Focuses on the promotion and understanding of responsible, innovative leadership and to provide unique opportunities for CMC students to develop as outstanding real world leaders in the public, private and social sectors.
For more information, contact: Marilyn.Pierce@cmc.edu or visit KravisLeadershipInstitute.org.
| Student Opportunities | Deadline | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| SOURCE Associate Consultant | September 14, 2019 by 2 PM | Must be CMC student |
| Institute Assistant | September 15, 2019 by 11:59 PM | Must be CMC freshman |
| Research Assistant | September 15, 2019 by 11:59 PM | Must be CMC student |
Lowe Institute of Political Economy
Advances research in all areas of economics with an emphasis on public policy and faculty-student collaboration.
For more information, contact: Kelly.Alexander@cmc.edu or visit CMC.edu/Lowe.
| Student Opportunities | Deadline | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Research Assistant | Wednesday, September 11, 2019 | 5C Sophomore, junior, senior |
| Baker Lowe Scholar Fellowship | Friday, October 25, 2019 | CMC Sophomore, junior |
| Robert M. Weekley Summer Internship Program | Early March | CMC Freshman, sophomore, junior |
Mgrublian Center for Human Rights
Instills in students an understanding of human rights as central to moral conduct and ethical decisions in their personal lives, in their careers and in the public arena; promotes human rights through public advocacy, service and education; provides practical experience through internships, task forces and research; and advances scholarship in human rights, the Holocaust and genocide studies.
For more information, contact: Kirsti.Zitar@cmc.edu or visit cmc.edu/Human-Rights.
| Student Opportunities | Deadline | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Student Assistants | September 20, 2019 | CMC Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors |
| Volunteer Task Forces (Amnesty Intl. and others) | Ongoing | 5C Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors |
| Research Fellows | September 27, 2019 | CMC Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors |
| Summer Internships | First week of March | CMC Freshmen, sophomores, juniors |
| Post-Graduate Fellowships | First week of February | CMC Graduating Seniors |
Roberts Environmental Center
Involves students in real-world environmental issues and trains them to analyze the issues from as broad a perspective as possible, taking science, economics, and policy into consideration.
For more information, contact: Kristin.Miller@cmc.edu or visit REC.cmc.edu
| Student Opportunities | Deadline | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Student Analyst | September 11, 2019 by midnight | 5C Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors |
| Student Manager | September 11, 2019 by midnight | 5C Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors |
Rose Institute of State and Local Government
Enhances the education of students at CMC, produces high quality research, and promotes public understanding on issues of state and local government, politics and policy, with an emphasis on California.
For more information, contact: Marionette.Moore@cmc.edu or visit RoseInstitute.org
| Student Opportunities | Deadline | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Institute Research Assistant | September 13, 2019 at 5:00 PM | 5C Freshmen, sophomores |
| Rose Institute Summer Fellowship | Before the end of Spring semester | CMC Freshmen, sophomores, juniors (internship in state and local government) |
| Rose Institute-Townsend Sacramento Fellowship | Before the end of Spring semester | CMC Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors (internship in Sacramento area only; preference to Rose students) |
Salvatori Center for Individual Freedom
Engages in the study of American Constitutionalism, the American Founding and political philosophy as it relates to liberal democracy.
For more information, contact: Jennifer.Valdez@cmc.edu at SalvatoriCenter.org.
| Student Opportunities | Deadline | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Salvatori Research Assistant | Variable | 5C Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors |
| Harrison Fellows | 2nd Monday in October | CMC Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors |
| Sponsored Summer Internships | Early Spring semester | Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors |