Advising Info
 To set up an advising appointment, please use our online appointment scheduler. If you do not see any available appointment times, feel free to reach out to polsci-advisor@umich.edu for assistance.

Important Dates:
December 9: Last day of classes
December 12-16, 19: Final Exams

Winter 2023
Registration has begun! As you prepare for registration, make sure to take a look at the Political Science subfield guide to make see what courses we're offering that fit into your plan and speak to an advisor if you have any questions.

Next semester Dr. Matt McManus will be hosting a bi-weekly political theory reading group going through Alexis de Tocqueville's classic Democracy In America. Participants will go through the book over the semester, meeting to discuss and criticize it. This is a great chance for people who might be interested but hesitant about theory to meet people in a low stress environment and go through a seminal text that many of us don't get the chance to read. Snacks will also be provided. Please contact Dr. McManus if interested at mattmcm@umich.edu. 

Political Science Student Organizations
Interested in getting involved? Check out these undergraduate Political Science student orgs.

Undergraduate Political Science Association

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Michigan Mock Trial

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Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honors Society)

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Michigan Journal of Political Science

[NEW] IMUSE Winter Conference
The IMUSE 2023 Winter Conference is a week-long virtual forum hosted by MIT China Development Initiative (CDI) and Wellesley US-China Initiative (WUCI) taking place from January 14th to 20th, 2023. Under the theme of “Global Consciousness: Through Collision and Collaboration,” we invite 30-40 delegates from top universities in the US and China to tackle challenges under one of the four tracks — Politics, Technology, Society, and Sustainability. 
Delegates will work in teams to identify a challenge, develop creative problem-solving, and propose a solution in the form of a short project. Through research and collaborative work, delegates will gain insights into a key topic in their track of interest, as well as contribute to shaping the understanding and cooperation between the US and China. With the assistance of our community partner, the US-China Better Relations Coalition (https://www.betterrelations.org/), the projects and solutions will be presented to relevant communities for possible implementation. 
During the conference, delegates will hear from experts in the respective tracks (politics, technology, society, and sustainability) and participate in discussions on US-China relations and community mobilization. The sessions will be held in various forms, including public webinars, guest lectures, and moderated panels, which feature top academics, industry professionals, and student representatives. 

Background: 
IMUSE (“Initiating Mutual Understanding through Student Exchange”) is a bi-annual, student-run cultural exchange forum organized by students from MIT, Harvard, and Wellesley in collaboration with partners from Peking and Tsinghua University in China. Before the pandemic, the conference took place in Beijing and Cambridge in the winter and the summer, providing a platform for top Chinese and US college students to challenge each other’s perspectives through field studies, service projects, debates, discussion panels, and more. 

Application Timeline: 
We will be accepting delegate applications until December 4th, 2022 (Priority Deadline) with rolling admission thereafter. US-based delegates can apply here. 
Applicants should expect a decision within 1-2 weeks after the application deadline. We may reach out to schedule a short interview. 

Logistical Information: 
In order to accommodate the time zone differences between US and Chinese delegates, our main programming will occur between the hours of 8:30-10:30 AM and PM, Eastern Time. Delegates are free to schedule separate time slots to meet with their groups and socialize. 
The exact schedule of the conference has yet to be finalized, but will consist of mandatory daily morning and evening sessions divided between guest lectures/webinars, discussions, group work, and optional social events. Zoom links to all sessions will be sent to delegates 1-2 weeks before the start of the conference. 

Contact: 
If you have additional questions about IMUSE or our organizations, please contact us at mit-cdi@mit.edu. 
Join our mailing list here for future updates and more information! 

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[NEW] Don't Swipe! An Immersive Look at the University Experience
Wednesday, December 7, 7-8:30pm
Time at university may feel long but in reality it is just a moment, and one that is worth pausing to appreciate. We’re inviting students to come to the Institute for the Humanities Gallery and participate in the work of artist Salvador Diaz, whose exhibition-in-the-round La Pelea/The Fight immerses the viewer in a single moment with a 46-foot wrap-around piece that shows just how many perspectives can be present in a single moment or event. 

This immersive experience includes:
A student-led guided tour of the exhibition
An opportunity to add your personal perspective on the university experience to a collaborative wrap-around public art piece that exemplifies how the university experience is a single idea, yet multifaceted
An ice-cream sundae bar with vegan options and lots of toppings!
This event is free and open to all. Pre-registration is required. Click here to register save your spot.

Submit undergraduate research to the Intercollegiate U.S.-China Journal

The Intercollegiate U.S.-China Journal (IUCJ) is a bilingual, annual academic journal that provides a platform for students across the globe to publish interdisciplinary, academically rigorous research. IUCJ’s core mission is to improve understanding of the United States and China’s domestic and international affairs—including security, politics, culture, technology, economics, and the environment—through scholarly exchange. As part of the US-China Better Relations Coalition, IUCJ maintains financial and editorial independence and partners with prominent U.S.-China scholars to uphold the journal’s standard of scholarly excellence.

IUCJ is a launchpad for careers in U.S.-China Relations. We’ve published work from students at  Harvard, Tsinghua, Brown, Peking University, and the London School of Economics, among numerous other top-tier universities. Our authors and team at the journal form a community of scholars who bring new, young perspectives into an ossified foreign policy discourse. The world needs to hear your voice. IUCJ is a platform to make yourself heard.

After two annual issues, IUCJ is continuing to publish. As stated above, we are now accepting articles to be considered for publication in our 2023 annual volume. There are two types of articles you may submit.

• Research Submissions: IUCJ’s long-form publications conform to the style of a traditional academic journal. We seek to publish, rigorous, high-level academic research that engages with existing literature and creates new knowledge for the academic sphere. These pieces receive primary consideration for publication within our annual journal volume.

• Short-form Submissions: To complement our long-form research, we seek timely analysis and commentary that responds quickly to phenomena that intensive research cannot. Some examples of short-form writing would include—but are certainly not limited to—current events analysis, opinion pieces, book and movie reviews, and interviews.

Please see our website and flyer for detailed guidelines regarding each type of submission.

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Michigan Refugee Assistance Program (MRAP)
MRAP is a non-profit club on campus that works to welcome refugees into our community, both in Michigan and the country at large. MRAP works closely with local resettlement agencies to connect students with volunteering opportunities to work with and on behalf of refugees. Students can be part of one (or all) of MRAP's committees: volunteering, outreach, fundraising, education & advocacy, and [RE]vive.

Interested in learning more or getting involved? Visit MRAP's linktree to find the website, join the GroupMe, fill out an interest form, and/or follow them on social media.

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[NEW] White House Internship Program
The application period for the Summer 2023 session is now open! The White House Internship Program has updated the deadline and the application portal will close Friday, December 2nd, 2022 at 11:59pm ET.

The White House Internship Program is a public service leadership and development program that provides emerging leaders with an opportunity to gain valuable skills while supporting the work of the White House and furthering the priorities of the Biden-Harris Administration.

Each year, leaders from around the country participate in the White House Internship Program to dedicate their time, energy, and experience to serve the country through public service.

Under the Biden-Harris Administration, it is a paid internship for the first time in recent history.

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[NEW] Humanity in Action Fellowships
Applications for the 2023 Humanity in Action Fellowships will be opening up on December 5th, 2022!

The Humanity in Action Fellowship brings together international groups of current college and university students and recent graduates to explore compelling, current issues of liberal democracy, pluralism, human rights and social justice within the specific historical and cultural contexts of each of the program sites. Intensive and demanding, the on-site programs are an educational space for transatlantic dialogue, reflection and informed action. The Action Projects that Fellows implement in the second phase of their Fellowship experience promote democratic values and civic engagement in their own communities.
Fellowship Dates:

• The US Mapping Democracy DC Program | hybrid* – May 30 - June 21, 2023 *June 9-21 in person in Washington, D.C.
• The Berlin Fellowship | in person* – June 5 - 23, 2023
• The Copenhagen Fellowship | in-person* – June 5 - 23, 2023
• The Warsaw Fellowship | in-person* – June 5 - 23, 2023
• The Amsterdam Fellowship and the Sarajevo Fellowship – TBD
• At the completion of the summer Fellowship, all Fellows will participate in our Action Lab Series, which supports Fellows as they implement their projects. 

Programming during the Humanity in Action Fellowship is fully-funded. For in person programs, this includes the cost of accommodation in the host country. However, participants are asked to cover their round-trip travel to the program location as well as some meals and spending money for activities outside of programming. If this is not possible, Humanity in Action may provide either full or partial travel and living stipends for all those with documented need. Recommended spending money for each program location as well as other financial information is available in our frequently asked questions page on the website. 
 

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[NEW] Opportunities at Hardwired Global
Hardwired Global, a nonprofit organization that trains and equips community leaders to promote respect for religious freedom and other human rights worldwide, has been on the forefront of human rights education for almost 10 years and has trained hundreds of educators, community leaders and government officials around the world to promote peace and pluralism for people of all backgrounds and beliefs. Hardwired utilizes a rights-based approach, which provides real, long-lasting solutions to the challenges facing communities that are divided by differences. 

INTERNSHIPS
Interns will gain invaluable experience working with a team of professional experts, develop an
understanding of the human right to religious freedom, and have an incredible opportunity to
make a positive impact in the human rights field with Hardwired staff and partners worldwide.
Internship opportunities include:
General (Office administration, research)

• Assist with events and presentations, including preparing materials, managing
• information, set up and managing booths
• Edit and review documents, including notetaking and transcribing, and document
• creation or design
• Prepare travel logistics for trainings, including copying materials and other support
• Assist with research, collecting information, and organizing data from trainings and
• participants

Social Media/Digital Marketing:

• Manage the organization’s social media accounts by creating content and ads, posting
• daily, monitoring all platforms, and analyzing analytics
• Create and execute social media campaigns across all platforms
• Create performance reports to track progress across social media platforms
• Create and edit video content

TEACHER TRAINING
Hardwired Global is expanding, and we are looking for part time teacher trainers to be coached
in our pedagogy to help us conduct trainings.

SPEAKING
Hardwired is looking for opportunities to share our unique work with students through
speaking engagements, and training sessions designed to enhance student learning outcomes
in their classes. Our Founder and President, Tina Ramirez, is an exceptional speaker and trainer.
Please contact info@hardwiredglobal.org for more information about the above
opportunities.

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[NEW] College Student Congress - Henry Clay Center
Applications are open for the Henry Clay Center’s fully funded, public-policy summer program – the College Student Congress! This two-week program in Lexington, Kentucky, and Washington, D.C. is an ideal academic and professional experience for current college juniors (rising seniors) interested in politics, public policy, law, and government. 
 
The 13th annual College Student Congress will take place from May 15th - May 25th, 2023 and is hosted on the campuses of the University of Kentucky and Georgetown University.
 
Fifty-one students will be selected to attend – one student representing each state and the District of Columbia. Throughout the program, students will have opportunities to research and write public policy on current national issues, meet diverse peers from across the country, develop new interpersonal and leadership skills, and interact with guest speakers in Lexington and D.C. 
 
Each student receives a full scholarship to cover the cost of attendance, including transportation, housing, meals, and program materials.  Applications can be found on our website, www.henryclaycenter.org and are available through January 2nd. 

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[NEW] Summer in South Asia Fellowship
Beginning in 2006, and thanks to a generous gift from an anonymous donor, the Center for South Asian Studies' Summer in South Asia Fellowship (SiSA) has provided more than 100 University of Michigan undergraduate students with funding to volunteer and/or conduct a project in India over the summer months. The program is designed to be student-centered, and CSAS offers advising to help identify organizations and develop project topics catered to your academic or personal interests. 

Students awarded fellowships in 2023 will receive $4,500 to cover all or most costs associated with traveling to—and time spent in—India.

SiSA Fellows have focused on a wide variety of topics related to their academic degrees and/or areas of personal interest. This fellowship has provided students with opportunities ranging from building solar panels with community members in a rural area, to working on a Bollywood movie set. Participating in this fellowship provides students with invaluable international experiences that are transformative and leave a lasting personal, academic, and professional impact on their lives.  

We are accepting applications until January 20, 2023, for the summer 2023 program. No prior research or professional experience is required, and staff members at CSAS are available to assist throughout the application process.

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Mixed Methods Research Assistant Positions - The U-M Rural Human Services Research Project.

The UM Rural Human Services Research project is a mixed-methods research project that focuses on mapping the nonprofit human services safety new in small and rural US countries. They are searching for applicants through the Sociology Undergraduate Research Opportunities program which is a 5-8 hours a week/2-3 credit course that will mostly take place M-F 9-5. They are searching for Qualitative and Quantitative Research Assistants.

Interested applicants should contact Shoshana Shapiro at shoshap@umich.edu.
 

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Govern for America Fellowship
The Govern For America Fellowship is a two-year program that connects graduating students from diverse backgrounds to full-time, paid government jobs and supports them to build the necessary skills to lead in government. GFA bridges the gap between state governments and emerging leaders to fill skill gaps, improve government operations, drive more equitable policy outcomes, and ignite a lifetime of public sector leadership. Applicants to the 2023 Cohort will be considered for jobs in varying government agencies from education to infrastructure. 

At GFA, We:

• Recruit recent graduates from diverse backgrounds into high-impact roles in government agencies 

• Train Fellows in effective, equitable, and innovative approaches to government service

• Provide access to a community of GFA alumni and government leaders who provide ongoing mentorship to amplify Fellow impact

This is an excellent opportunity for current seniors or recent graduates who are looking for a way to jumpstart a career in the public sector.

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