With the cancellation of spring and summer study and internship abroad programming due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be thinking about ways to have or continue your global experience from home. While travel may not be an option right now, below you will find a list of opportunities this summer to intern abroad – virtually! Also, please check the CIE Study Abroad website for the most up-to-date information.

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Global Remote Internship Options*

• CEA Internships Abroad – application deadline is April 15!
• CIS Abroad – Virtual Internships in Argentina
• CIS Abroad – Virtual Internships in South Africa
• CRCC Asia Online International Internship Program
• ISA Global Remote Internships
• IXperience – Online Courses and Remote Internships
• Sage Corps Remote – Intern Abroad From Home
• Virtual Internships
• United Planet Virtual Internship & Volunteer Opportunities
• U.S. Virtual Student Federal Service – academic year internships, no summer opportunities
• https://www.theinterngroup.com/ – Virtual Internship Program *Special note-UWM students are eligible for a discount when working with The Intern Group.
• Authentica – Virtual Internship Experience
• https://www.barcelonasae.com/promotions/ – (Webinar) Barcelona Study Abroad Experience – Virtual Internships (YouTube)
• GE Virtuoso: Virtual International Internships
• World Endeavors – Virtual International Internships
• https://www.capa.org/summer-2020 CAPA Study and Intern Abroad Virtual Options
• https://pagodaprojects.com/remote-internships, We work exclusively with universities and governments, providing funded internship programs in Greater China, Vietnam,
  Mexico City and the UK (Manchester).
• https://www.kayavolunteer.com/remote-internships/ – Ecuador, Morocco, South Africa, and Vietnam
• www.evolveabroad.com – https://evolveabroad.com/online-global-internships/ – Shayle Havemann, Executive Director, Evolve Abroad
• www.connect-123.com/programs/global-remote-internship/ – Cost under $1,000
• https://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/college-study-abroad/programs/go-online-summer – CIEE virtual placements for non-credit, project-based internships, comprised of 200 to 240 internship hours, complemented by professional development workshops and ongoing coaching and support. Program fee: $1,450 for domestic and international internship placement and support.
• https://www.internhq.com/remote-internships/ – Intern Abroad HQ
• https://www.internnzoz.com/virtual-internship-programme.html – Intern NZ,based in Wellington, New Zealand.
• https://study.fie.org.uk/online
• https://usac.edu/study-abroad-programs/global-perspectives – ONLINE GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES at USAC. Virtual internships – students will have the chance to gain career experience working remotely for an internationally based company. Internships will be arranged by USAC Specialty Program Resident Directors with local organizations and businesses and will consist of a minimum 120 placement hours plus the 15-hour seminar (135 hours total). Students will earn 3 credits. Students apply for virtual internships in a preferred career field; we cannot guarantee placement with a specific internship provider. We will consider requests for placements in specific countries. Career fields include digital marketing and social media; business; event planning; engineering; translation; social welfare/social services; and English language translation. Additional fields may become available. The program fee is $1,390.
• https://twc.edu/programs/summer-2020 – Virtual Internships with The Washington Center.
• The Andean Alliance for Sustainable Development (AASD) is thrilled to announce our Virtual Summer Development Practicum, running June 1 – July 24, 2020! Students will gain valuable experience with an international NGO,hone research skills, and advance indigenous issues, all while staying local. We are seeking students with diverse academic and personal backgrounds interested in International Development, Participatory Action Research and working with others. During this 8-week practicum students will develop a business “accelerator” program by creating a curriculum related to business practices, marketing, farming management, market access, accessing loans, and more. Students will leave with an understanding of how an international NGO works and the realities of development. Our Summer Development Practicum is one of our staple student programs, and has been offered since 2014 at our home in the Sacred Valley of Peru. *The deadline to apply is May 22!**For more information on this program, please click here.
• https://www.daad.org/en/2019/12/06/internship-opportunity-with-daad-new-york/ – German Academic Exchange Service, internship based in New York.
• New Local, virtual internship program through the Commons – The Internship Relief Program – We’ve built a massive network of innovative companies and mentoring professionals. Our programs get you plugged in. Hundreds of students from across Wisconsin have solved real problems, gotten great jobs, built new companies, and have kickstarted their path to professional success.
• http://www.mannaproject.org – a 501(c)3 non-profit organization where young professionals and college students can apply their passions, experience, and education through service to communities in need. Email jackie@mannaproject.org or apply to the position here.
• https://studyabroad.sit.edu/programs/new-summer-program-offerings/ – Online Internships. SIT virtual internships are 5-credits and place students with partner organizations in five global locations for an immersive virtual experience. Opportunities for virtual internships exist in Jordan, Kenya, Netherlands, Serbia and Kosovo, and South Africa.
• Absolute Internship is excited to announce that we that they are now accepting applications for our remote internship programs. Program duration is 4 to 16 weeks with the first student cohort beginning on July 6. New programs will start every two weeks. Click here for complete information.
• Campus B is offering a unique virtual experience opportunity and we are welcoming applicants to our Summer Virtual Internship Program. Interns will have the opportunity to work alongside Brazilian students and experienced professionals in renowned organizations. All interns will be placed within an organization working on actual projects, with a dedicated supervisor and a program coordinator based in Brazil for support during the 9 weeks of the program. The program will start on June 15, 2020 and we will receive applicants until June 5th. The program fee is $1080 and the link to apply is here.
• Child Family Health International has launched a portfolio of virtual opportunities today including internships, courses, and practica. Explore CFHI Virtual Opportunities here. CFHI is also offering scholarships for their Mexico based programs (virtual too!) More information on scholarships can be found here. The first application deadline is June 15th, 2020. Learn more and apply here.

Low Cost or No Fee Alternative Options

• New Local, virtual internship program through the Commons – The Internship Relief Program
• https://www.onlinevolunteering.org/en
• https://translatorswithoutborders.org
• Saha Global – Is offering shorter term, remote internships to students to work on a variety of projects. Note the hours estimated for these projects do not meet the requirements for the internship courses, however, if you are interested in gaining work experience in international development, water issues, the UN Sustainability goals, Africa, women’s empowerment, or small business development, Saha may provide a terrific entry point and an impressive resume line. For more information contact Christine at cawolf@uwm.edu.
  • Community Meeting Agenda Landscape (10 hours) We want to understand what Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) organizations OR other last-mile service practitioners currently utilize water delivery as part of their operations, and what industry best-practice looks like. This will help our customer care team improve community/Saha relations.What we want:Specific focus on rural WASH providers should be prioritized. Try to find recent innovations in community-level communications. They could be technological, behavioral, or cultural. Take a look at other solutions in this area. Which ones worked? Which ones didn’t? Are there any that feel similar to what Saha might design? Who are a dream line-up of expert interviews to arrange to learn more?
  • Existing Financial Trainings for the Rural Poor Research (10 hours) What are best practices/tools we can use for business and basic math training for our entrepreneurs? We find that, while entrepreneurs are comfortable carrying out daily transactions at the businesses, financial planning with longer time-horizons can be more challenging. We would like to develop a curriculum to help entrepreneurs budget, save, and adjust pricing according to changes in business inputs. Before doing this, we would like to know:Are there any existing courses or tools for first-time small business owners operating in contexts similar to rural norther Ghana?If any work with a proven track record has been done focusing on illiterate businesses owners Are there any recent innovators or disruptors in this area (recent prestigious grant – awardees, exciting papers published, etc)What works? What doesn’t? Who are a dream line-up of expert interviews to arrange to learn more?
• The Center for Community-Based Learning, Leadership, and Research at UWM is finding and creating remote service opportunities for students, faculty, and staff. There is a new webpage on their website specifically for these opportunities, which will be updated weekly. Depending on the opportunity, it may be possible to earn internship credit.

Please check the CIE Study Abroad website for more virtual program information.