Internship Program

Both undergraduate and graduate internships are available through Diné Policy Institute. Interns will conduct independent research under the mentorship of DPI researchers.

Most internships last for one semester either in the spring, fall, or summer though some projects may take longer.  Research is focused on issues pertinent to the Diné and the

Navajo Nation. There are opportunities to present intern research at the annual Diné Policy Institute policy conference and other conferences throughout the year and region.

Both volunteer and paid internships are available as well as office internships.

 

         Interns are expected to:

         •  Keep a detailed field journal

         •  Produce a final report

         •  Use the Navajo lens in analysis

         •  Have taken a research methodology course

         •  Have taken a theory course

 

How to Apply

Submit a one-page letter of interest, resumé or C.V., internship application, project proposal, and current transcript to James Singer at jcsinger@dinecollege.edu

Downloads

     • Internship Announcement (doc)
     • Internship Application (doc)