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The Program in International and Comparative Studies (PICS) and the Donia Human Rights Center (DHRC) in partnership with the Brazil Initiative at the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS) supports a summer internship at Clínica de Trabalho Escravo e Tráfico de Pessoas (Slave Labor and Human Trafficking Clinic) in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) School of Law.
This fellowship is administered jointly by PICS and DHRC, in collaboration with LACS Brazil Initiative. The fellowship provides a stipend of $6,000 to defray the travel expenses and costs of living in Brazil for 4-8 weeks. Each application will be reviewed by a joint review committee from DHRC, PICS, and the LACS Brazil Initiative.
The Fellow is expected to offer a presentation of the internship projects and experiences, as well as a written reflection and statement of gratitude to the Clínica de Trabalho Escravo e Tráfico de Pessoas, for submission to PICS/DHRC/LACS Brazil Initiative upon the Fellow's return to campus.
The goal of the Fellowship is to support an accomplished University of Michigan undergraduate or graduate student with demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in human rights or Brazilian or Latin American Studies. Applications will be evaluated on the quality of the statement of purpose, the applicant’s record of achievement, and the fit for the internship position with Clínica de Trabalho Escravo e Tráfico de Pessoas in Brazil.
More information about this fellowship is forthcoming.
Application deadline: TBA
Contact Information
is-fellowships@umich.edu
About
Clínica de Trabalho Escravo e Trafico de Pessoas (Slave Labor and Human Trafficking Clinic):
The Contemporary Slave Labor and Human Trafficking Clinic at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) was created in 2016 as part of an initiative of the Human Trafficking Clinic at the University of Michigan Law School to create an international network of law clinics (Clinnect HTS) that specializes in combating human trafficking and slave labor. University of Michigan student interns will work alongside their Brazilian peers and will have the opportunity to learn about human trafficking and slavery, locally and globally, through advocacy-based exchange.
Donia Human Rights Center (DHRC):
The Donia Human Rights Center (DHRC) is a forum for intellectual exchange on issues around human rights among scholars, practitioners, students, and the broader public. Toward that end, it invites leading practitioners and scholars to share insights and expertise on human rights gained through their experiences and research. DHRC also offers internship and study abroad opportunities to students that would enhance their understanding of contemporary human rights issues and equip them with the tools to tackle challenging human rights problems around the world.
Program in International and Comparative Studies (PICS):
The Program in International and Comparative Studies (PICS) is a focal point for the interdisciplinary study of issues that transcend borders. PICS encourages students and faculty to broaden their horizons while they deepen their knowledge of the global diversity of cultures and political, economic, and social contexts. PICS administers one of the largest and most dynamic undergraduate programs on campus in the forms of the International Studies major and minor, as well as student fellowship support for international internships, research, and study abroad.
Brazil Initiative at the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS):
The Brazil Initiative at the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS) is a university-wide initiative to promote research, teaching, and activities about Brazil, and to enhance collaborations with Brazilian institutions and colleagues. The Brazil Initiative at LACS comprises intersecting networks organized on supporting the arts and celebrating the culture; collaboration on advancing science research; advancing tolerance, equality, and human rights; and disseminating knowledge through translation.
