Human Rights Internship Application (Summer 2025)

Arts and Human Rights Internship in Chiang Mai, Thailand Application

Summer 2025
DUE: April 6, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. (CST)

Eligibility: The Arts and Human Rights Internship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is open to current UChicago undergraduate students who have completed their second or third year of college prior to beginning the internship. Please contact the Pozen Center with any questions about eligibility.

At the end of this application form, you will be asked to enter the name of two references. Please make sure you have this information before completing the application.

Upon successful submission, you will see a confirmation page and also receive an email.

If you require additional time to complete the application, please contact cliffchan@uchicago.edu. Interviews will take place during first or second week of April

Part II: Courses & Skills
Have you taken / are you taking any Human Rights courses at UChicago or another college/university? (Past coursework in Human Rights is not a program prerequisite.)*

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Have you declared human rights as your major?*

YesNoI plan to declareOther
Please list any past or current Human Rights coursework.

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In addition to English, what other languages do you speak, read, or write proficiently? For each, please rate your level of competency (native speaker, fluent, advanced beginner, etc.).

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Please briefly list any specialized research skills or audiovisual, web, or technical skills.

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Please briefly list any special skills that may be relevant to a Human Rights Internship (e.g. coaching sports, editing, journalism, counseling, photography, film or video).

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Part III: Essay Questions
Note: Word limits are strict. There is no minimum word count. We encourage you to be as succinct as possible. Use block paragraphs instead of indented paragraphs to avoid formatting errors.
Question 1: Please tell us how you have demonstrated an interest in human rights. Include influential and formative academic work, work experiences, volunteerism, activism, community work, personal experiences, and/or interests in particular issue areas that have (a) influenced your decision to apply and (b) prepared you for a Human Rights Internship. (500 word limit)*

Note: prior work experience in human rights is not a program prerequisite.0/500
Question 2: Why have you chosen to apply to the Arts and Human Rights Internship? What do you hope to gain from the experience? In your opinion, what role do art and culture play in the definition of ‘human rights’? Reflect upon one or two challenges you could potentially encounter as well. How would you address these challenges? (750 word limit)*

You don’t need to name specific organizations/positions of interest. A brief sketch of possibilities is sufficient. 0/750
Question 3: Expand on which of your talents, skills, and/or insights could most enhance the Human Rights Internship experience for yourself and others in the program (experiences with the arts, volunteer experiences to share, or experience with social media campaigns, organizing online petitions, etc.). Conversely, are there personal and professional areas where you’re looking to grow? (250 word limit)*

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Part IV: Resume/CV & Professional References
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Please provide the contact information (name and email) for two professional references. Please explain how they know you and what they may be able to speak about regarding your candidacy. An ideal reference has observed and/or supervised your performance at work (such as a manager), in leadership, or in some position of responsibility (RSO is OK). Professors are OK, especially if you are doing research / writing for them outside of class. As a matter of courtesy, you may wish to ask permission from your reference before listing them and let them know that they MAY be contacted starting March 27.
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Part V: Review & Submit Application
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