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Keough-Naughton Internship Program

The generosity of Ireland Council members made it possible to award six internships in Dublin to promising rising seniors this summer. Drawn from a field of three dozen highly qualified applicants, this year’s interns were an extremely accomplished group of students. Margaret Emilee Booth helped at with Combat Poverty; Maria Paula Elizondo worked with the EU Commission; Mallory Meecham interned with an architectural firm; Gary Nijak researched water purification engineering at Dublin City University; Kelly Clancy assisted the service program Goal; and Stephen Iwanski learned about the arts firsthand at the Pavilion Theatre.

The Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies annually awards Irish Internships which place Notre Dame Juniors in positions in Dublin, Ireland relating to politics, commerce, culture and society. The Internships last for a period of seven weeks each summer during which time the students are under the guidance of an Internship Coordinator in the Keough-Notre Dame Centre, Dublin; the successful candidates receive a) a round-trip airfare from the United States to Ireland; b) accommodation, and c) a living allowance for the duration of their stay. Previous Interns have been placed in

    • Archaeological field work
    • Department of Foreign Affairs
    • National Gallery of Ireland
    • Pavilion Theatre
    • Dáil Éireann (Irish Parliament)
    • Head office of Fine Gael, a political party
    • Irish Museum of Modern Art
    • Irish Film Centre
    • Social service organizations

Before the end of July the Interns submit a written evaluation of their experience to the Director of the Keough Notre Dame Centre. All Notre Dame juniors with a demonstrated interest are encouraged to apply; a number of Internships are reserved for students minoring in Irish Studies.

Application Procedure
To apply for an Internship, submit the following with a completed application form to the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies by December 1st 2008:
    1. A copy of your resumé.
    2. A statement of purpose of no more than two pages, elaborating how an internship in Ireland would advance your career. It would be a good idea to detail relevant coursework or experience and attributes that would help you to meet the challenge of an internship abroad. You should specify the general area in which would are interested in working. For example, if you are interested in film studies, you might explain how interning at the Irish Film Centre would further both your academic and professional development.
    3. Signed, sealed letter of recommendation from a Notre Dame faculty member.

A copy of the application form is available here.

If you have any questions please contact:
Sean T. O'Brien, Assistant Director of  the Keough-Naughton Institute

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