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This year the Center for the Study of Representation will award  four research grants   of $500 each to U.C. Berkeley undergraduate students who are conducting research on an aspect of American politics, including public opinion, electoral behavior, civic participation, government institutions, social movements, and public policy. Students from a broad range of disciplines are encouraged to apply. The grant may be used to cover research expenses such as traveling to Washington, DC, to interview lawmakers; buying a dataset; or covering photocopying costs at an archive. Applications due on January 31, 2017  -  3 PM Apply Today! Questions? Contact Professor Terri Bimes at  csr@berkeley.edu

Public Policy Intern Reports: Public Policy Director Location: This position is based in GLSEN’s Washington, D.C. office Objectives: The Public Policy Intern will assist Public Policy staff in both state and federal work, ranging from legislation, legal cases, and organizational outreach. Responsibilities: o Assist with lobbying efforts for the Safe Schools Improvement Act and other federal legislation efforts o Develop and forge relationships with key organizations, offices, and members o Monitor state-level legislation via Statescape or other legislative tracking tools. o Create and maintain of resources for state partners and local activists. o Develop, publish and monitor state and local action alerts. o Support and research certain federal policy projects. o Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: o Excellent written and oral communications ski...

Oakland Community Builders Internship Program Accepting Student Applications for 2013-14 Interested in grassroots community organizing? Want to gain experience working on pressing social justice issues on the ground in the East Bay? Apply to be an Oakland Community Builders intern! Application Deadline: September 6, 2013 Preliminary Interviews September 10-13, 2013 Oakland Community Builders (OCB) is a yearlong internship program that trains students in what it means to be a community organizer while addressing the needs of communities in the East Bay. OCB will: · Challenge you to analyze community organizing tactics and social issues rather than just read about them · Offer you a chance to contribute to your local community · Let you meet and interact with other students who share your interest in civic engagement. You will leave the program with tools and experiences that will be useful and applicable to your own community organizing projects. In addition t...

Prepare for a Future Career…Engage yourself in Public Service. Apply by February 11, 2013 to the Capital Fellows Programs - http://www.csus.edu/calst * California Senate Fellows * Executive Fellowship Program * Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program * Judicial Administration Fellowship Program The Capital Fellows Programs offer a unique opportunity to participate in policymaking and development. Work 10-11 months as a full-time, paid staff member in the California State Assembly, California State Senate, California Executive Branch or the California Judiciary. Fellows participate in policymaking, program development and implementation and gain first-hand experience in the governance and leadership of the most diverse, complex state in the nation. Voted three years in a row (2010, 2011 & 2012) as one of the Top 10 internships nationwide by Vault.com , the Capital Fellows Programs were ranked highly for their combination of meaningful work experience and career oppo...