Opportunities in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Interns are matched to projects aligned with their academic background and goals. Activities can include literature reviews, fieldwork, qualitative and quantitative analysis, multimedia or communications work, and policy writing. The program includes mentorship, professional-development activities, cultural immersion and a capstone output that is published or presented. The current official page lists two annual intakes and gives October 31 as the Winter application deadline.

Applicants must be current undergraduate or graduate students in good academic standing at an accredited university, or recent graduates within two years. Relevant fields include education, public health, urban planning and development, economic development, food access and public policy, with some communications, multimedia and translation backgrounds considered according to project needs. Applicants should demonstrate interest in Ras Al Khaimah, the UAE and Gulf region. If English is not the applicant's first language, the stated minimum is TOEFL iBT 85 or IELTS 6.5.