About GRC:
The Gulf Research Center (GRC) is an independent research institute located in Dubai , United Arab Emirates (UAE). The GRC was founded in July 2000 by Mr. Abdulaziz Sager, a Saudi businessman, who realized that in a world of rapid political, social and economic change, it is important to pursue politically neutral and academically sound research about the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and disseminate the knowledge obtained as widely as possible. The GRC seeks to provide a better understanding of the challenges and prospects of the GCC countries.
Detail:
The Gulf Research Center (GRC) places a particular emphasis in the
development of students and young professionals. As a result, the Center offers a full-fledged internship program in order to allow students engaged in a social science degree program to participate in the GRC activities and contribute to its work. Internship positions are distributed on a competitive basis and consideration will be given to the applicant’s major, school performance, overall skills and abilities as well as the interest in the issues of concern to the GRC.
Eligibility:
The GRC is an independent research organization dedicated to the study of the social sciences in a Gulf context. The center’s particular focus is on the
international relations, politics, defense, economic and social development of the region. It is expected that prospective candidates are seeking a degree in one of those areas in order to be eligible for an internship position. Applicants should also at a minimum be in the third year of the bachelor degree. Furthermore, students should be computer literate and be able to write effectively and creatively. Knowledge of both Arabic and English is a benefit although not essential.
Internship:
The Gulf Research Center offers internships during two periods:
• Spring session: January to June
• Fall session: July to December
Internships are for a minimum period of 5 months and a maximum period of six months. Interns must commit themselves for this period in order to be
considered. The intern must begin his internship during either January or July of a given year and stay until either June or December respectively. There are no exceptions to this. Internships are based on a five-day work week from Sunday to Thursday from 9 am to 6 pm. Candidates are sincerely encouraged to apply and fill out a registration form available on the Center’s website www.grc.ae. As part of the selection process, telephone or personal interviews may be conducted. Since this is a competitive process, selections from incoming application will be made in January and July for the next upcoming period. Thus, in January successful interns will be notified to begin their internship in July, while those notified in July will be expected to begin their internship the next January.
Stipend:
The GRC internship currently does not provide a stipend. All interns are expected to secure their own accommodation and provide for their overall living costs. The GRC can help incoming interns in locating and securing accommodation as well as making their transition to life in the UAE as easy as possible.
Contact:
187 Oud Metha Tower,
11th Floor, 303 Sheikh Rashid Road,
P.O.Box : 80758, Dubai. UAE.
Tel. No : +971-4-324 7770
Fax. No : +971-4-324 7771
Email: info@grc.ae
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