USI-CS3 conducts an intensive one-month internship biannually in May/June and December. Registration opens a month before the internship commences. The Internship Capsule is a standout feature, comprising expert-led lectures on diverse subjects like Research Methodology, Geo-politics, Security, and Foreign Policy. During the course, students are tasked with writing a focused research paper of about 2500 words on their chosen subject. The selected few research papers will be part of a book. Interested candidates may send their CVs to usicertificatecourse@gmail.com. 

The key features of a USI internship are:

• Exposure to “Research Methodology” and “Contemporary Issues”.
• Lectures on international and national security and strategic issues conducted by subject experts, which include Ambassadors, academicians, Military officers & Police.
• The Interns would be writing articles on contemporary issues under the supervision of an eminent expert.
• On completion, the interns are expected to present their papers to the panel of experts for an in-depth interaction and value addition to their research paper before an internship certificate is issued to them.
• The selected few articles would be a part of a book. We have already published two books containing articles written by students from Christ, Jindal, Symbiosis, PDPU, Delhi University, etc. 
• During their internship, the participants are also exposed to Interactive Sessions/Role Play on contemporary issues like Indian Ocean Geostrategies.
• The students would be participating in all USI activities - Seminars/Workshops/Round Table Discussions/Guest Lectures, etc., and they would also be penning articles for USI’s Digital Magazine ‘Strategic Perspective and USI Blog’.

Anyone who is pursuing their bachelor/master/PhD and interested in learning the above topics can enrol in the USI-CS3 internship. 

Eligibility

Graduate / Post Graduate Students pursuing International Relations / Political Science / Defence Studies.

How to Apply

The CS3 announces the date of Annual Internship Programme on the USI Website once a year. Interested candidates are advised to keep check the Website for such notification.

Application process usually involves submission of Candidate’s CV and writing sample.

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