Research Institute, Center and Lab Opportunities
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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 Ann.Carrick@ClaremontMcKenna.edu or visit BergerInstitute.org.
| Student Opportunities | Deadline | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| General Assistant | September 7, 2020 (11:55pm) | CMC First-year, 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 | Friday, Sept. 4, 2020 | 5 PM | CMC Students |
| FEI Bloomberg Tutor | Friday, Sept. 4, 2020 | 5 PM | CMC Students |
| FEI Cap IQ Tutor | Friday, Sept. 4, 2020 | 5 PM | CMC Students |
| FEI Excel Tutor | Friday, Sept. 4, 2020 | 5 PM | CMC Students |
| FEI Python Tutor | Friday, Sept. 4, 2020 | 5 PM | CMC Students |
| FEI Stata Tutor | Friday, Sept. 4, 2020 | 5 PM | CMC Students |
| FEI Web Editor | Friday, Sept. 4, 2020 | 5 PM | CMC Students |
| FEI Summer Research Analyst Internships | Mid-March | CMC - Sophomore, juniors and rising seniors |
| BMGI/Michael Larson Asset Mgnt Fellowship | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities Labs Research Assistants | September 4, 2020 | 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, conferences, research fellowships, academic travel opportunities, thesis fieldwork fellowships, research assitants, journalism lab, podcast program, student summer internships and professional development opportunities.
For more information, contact: Geraldine.Han@cmc.edu or visit CMCKeckCenter.org.
| Student Opportunities | Deadline | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| World Affairs Podcast Program | September 16, 2020 | CMC First-years, sophomores, juniors, seniors |
| Research Assistants | September 18, 2020 | CMC First-years, sophomores, juniors, seniors |
| Program Assitants | November 30, 2020 | CMC First-years, sophomores, juniors, seniors |
| International Journalism Fellowships | Late February 2021 | CMC First-years, sophomores, juniors |
| Summer Internships | March 2021 | CMC First-years, sophomores, juniors |
| Summer Research Fellowships | April 2021 | CMC First-years, sophomores, juniors |
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: Gemma.Bulos@cmc.edu or visit https://kravislab.cmc.edu.
| Student Opportunities | Deadline | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Core Skills Mentor | Friday, Sept 4 | 5 PM | CMC Sophomores, juniors, seniors |
| Social Innovation Mentor | Friday, Sept 4 | 5 PM | CMC Sophomores, juniors, seniors |
| Media and Marketing Assistant | Friday, Sept 4 | 5 PM | CMC |
| Data Management and Impact Specialist | Friday, Sept 4 | 5 PM | CMC |
| Event Coordinator | Friday, Sept 4 | 5 PM | CMC |
| Social Innovation Fellows | Tuesday, Sept 8 | 5 PM | CMC |
| Community Impact Research Assistant | Tuesday, Sept 8 | 5 PM | CMC |
| CMCHacks Strategist | Tuesday, Sept 8 | 5 PM | CMC Juniors or seniors |
| Internship Manager | Tuesday, Sept 8 | 5 PM | CMC Sophomores, juniors, seniors |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Institute Assistant | September 18, 2020 | 11:59 PM | CMC Student |
| Research Assistant | September 18, 2020 | 11:59 PM | CMC Student |
| SOURCE Associate Consultant | Early January 2021 | 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 | September 11 via Handshake | 5C Sophomore, junior, senior |
| Baker Lowe Scholar Fellowship | Mid-October | CMC Sophomore, junior |
| Robert M. Weekley Summer Internship Program | Early March via SMApply | CMC First-yr, sophomore, junior |
The 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 18, 2020 | CMC First-years, sophomores, juniors, seniors |
| Volunteer Human Rights Task Forces | Ongoing | 5C First-years, sophomores, juniors, seniors |
| Research Fellows | September 25, 2020 | CMC First-years, sophomores, juniors, seniors |
| Summer Internships | First week of March | CMC First-years, sophomores, juniors |
| Post-Graduate Fellowships | First week of February | CMC Graduating Seniors |
Randall Lewis Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The RLCIE helps prepare students to be thoughtful, productive, and responsible business leaders and innovators and 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RLCIE Fellows Program | September 18, 2020 via Handshake | Any 5C student |
| Montgomery Student Manager | Not yet available; Spring 2021 | 5C Freshman, sophomore, junior |
| Events Manager - Fellows Program | Not yet available; Spring 2021 | 5C Freshman, sophomore, junior |
| Events Manager - Competitions | Not yet available; Spring 2021 | 5C Freshman, sophomore, junior |
| Marketing Manager - UI/Design | Not yet available; Spring 2021 | 5C Freshman, sophomore, junior |
| Marketing Manager - Growth | Not yet available; Spring 2021 | 5C Freshman, sophomore, junior |
| Business Development Mgr - Off Campus | Not yet available; Spring 2021 | |
| Business Development Mgr - On Campus | Not yet available; Spring 2021 | |
| COMING SOON: Consulting roles with RLCIE's | New consulting arm The Graphite Group |
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 Roberts Environmental-Center.cmc.edu
| Student Opportunities | Deadline | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Student Analyst | September 18 by midnight | 5C First-years, sophomores, juniors, seniors |
Rose Institute of State and Local Government
Enhances the education of students at the Claremont Colleges, 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 Student Managers: Ben.McAnally21@cmc.edu or Jacob.Leischner21@cmc.edu; or visit RoseInstitute.org
| Student Opportunities | Deadline | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Research Assistants | September 18, 2020 by midnight | 5C Sophomores |
| Research Assistants | Early January 2021 | 5C First-years |
| Rose Summer Fellows | Before end of Spring semester | CMC First-years, soph., jrs. (internship in local govt.) |
| Rose-Townsend Summer Fellows | Before end of Spring semester | CMC First-years, soph., jrs. (internship in Sacremento) |
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 Assistants | September 18, 2020 by midnight | 5C First-years, sophomores, juniors, seniors |
| Harrison Fellows | Second Monday of October | CMC First-years, sophomores, juniors, seniors |
| Sponsored Summer Internships | Early Spring semester | First-years, sophomores, juniors, seniors |