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The GHI Internship Program gives German and American students of history, political science, and library studies an opportunity to gain experience at a scholarly research institute. Interns assist individual research projects, work for the library, take part in the preparation and hosting of conferences, and help with our publications. They receive a small stipend. The program is very flexible: the GHI tries to accommodate the interns' interests, abilities, and goals. A two-month minimum stay is required; a three months stay is prefered. There is a rolling review of applications but slots for the 2010 calendar year are now all filled. Applicants interested in coming to Washington in 2011 are encouraged to to submit their application by late July 2010. German students are strongly advised to familiarize themselves with the American visa requirements beforehand. The process to obtain visa has become complicated and expensive. Information is available at the website of the American Embassy in Berlin. The GHI cooperates with an organization authorized by the State Department to issue the relevant papers to obtain a visa. Applicants accepted into the internship program will receive further information on the procedure in their acceptance letters. Applications should contain a cover letter, a CV, a letter of recommendation, and copies of Zwischenprüfungs- or Abschlusszeugnis. You can apply either in English or German. For further information please contact Dr. Uta Balbier.