The Canadian Institute of Strategic Studies

As a principal forum for the research, study, analysis and discussion of the strategic implications of major national and international issues, The Canadian Institute of Strategic Studies seeks to create a two-way information exchange with academic communities across Canada and the world. This exchanges provides the CISS with the ability to keep up-to-date on developments within academia, and is instrumental in providing the necessary body of information to make informed analysis.

University students throughout Canada play a key role in the work of CISS, and through its student programs the CISS continues to promote their participation in the Institute's activities. Both the Volunteer Intern and the Strategic Liaison Officer programs generate a great deal of interest, while attracting a growing number of inquiries and applications for participation. The Institute now has student representatives in many universities across Canada and abroad. Additionally, the Department of Defence (DND) Internship Program has given numerous MA graduates a rewarding experience working as the CISS Research Officers.

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APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED - 16 OCTOBER 2006

CISS Strategic Liaison Officers are registered university students in Canada who act as CISS points of contact, both for their academic communities and for the CISS. Their key roles are to notify their colleagues of relevant CISS seminars and publications, and to keep CISS members informed through submissions to The CISS Bulletin of local conferences and events which may be of interest.

As points of contact for the CISS, Liaison Officers perform a three-fold function: (1) raising awareness at the university about the CISS, its programs, seminars and publications by posting brochures and other relevant information on bulletin boards, in department newsletters, over class e-mail lists, etc; (2) keeping CISS members informed (by means of announcements in our quarterly Bulletin) about current publications and relevant events and lectures, in and around the university; and (3) contributing articles, notices and book reviews to the CISS.

Among the benefits of being a Strategic Liaison Officer are:

a partial membership to the CISS that entitles them to copies of The CISS Bulletin, Strategic Datalinks, and Strategic Profile: Canada;
opportunities to have notices, book reviews and articles on various topics relating to international and strategic studies published by the Institute;
advance notice of opportunities to take part in our annual seminars and study trips abroad.

To apply, please mail/email/fax your CV with a cover letter detailing your interest in becoming a Liaison Officer and what you could bring to the program, as well as a writing sample (3 page max.) in a subject relating to international affairs or security studies.

Every year, DND offers a Security and Defence Internship Program intended to help recent MA graduates with a background in security and defence studies obtain valuable work experience. The internship provides for a year-long placement in a research or related position in a Canadian organization, excluding universities and government. Please contact the Institute for more information.

SDF Internship Program

Deadline: The deadline for the 2006/2007 competition is February 1, 2006.

Fields of study: Internships must be related to current and future Canadian national security and defence issues, including their political, international, historical, social, military, industrial and economic dimensions.

Eligibility:
Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada at the time of application.
Candidates must hold a master's degree before taking up the award.

Value: $32,000
Duration: Maximum of 12 months
Eligible institutions: Private sector or non-governmental organizations.

Purpose: To help recent MA graduates obtain work experience in security and defence studies by working for a year in this field in the non-governmental or private sectors.

For applications for the 2006/2007 competition, please contact the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada in the fall of 2005.

Canadian Awards Program
International and Canadian Programs Branch
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
350 Albert St., Suite 600
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 1B1
Tel: 613.563.1236
Fax: 613.563.9745
Email: awards@aucc.ca
Web: http://www.aucc.ca/index_e.html
DND SDF Internship Program: http://www.dnd.ca/admpol/eng/academic/sdfi_e.htm

The CISS provides, on a first-come first-serve basis, a limited number of 1 year student memberships for registered university students. Recipients are entitled to all CISS publications. These memberships are valued at $50 and are non-renewable. The CISS provides no other financial assistance such as bursaries or scholarships.

CISS Volunteer Interns each work at the CISS one half-day or more per week (or on an as-needed basis), taking on a variety of research and administrative responsibilities. In so doing they gain valuable, practical work experience while making an essential contribution to the work of the Institute.

Interns assist with the planning and conduct of CISS events and seminars, and may provide research and editorial assistance for CISS publications, to which they may also contribute current reviews and articles. They are responsible for carrying out many of the tasks required in the day-to-day operation of the Institute.

*Please Note: The CISS does not currently have any volunteer intern positions available for the 2006-2007 academic year, but is still accepting inquiries and applications.

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