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WANTED:
Current and Future Entrepreneurs in Science & Engineering Fields
Introduction
The Entrepreneurial Internship program will immerse university science
and engineering students in the entrepreneurial
culture of small technology-related start-up companies and small
businesses. It seeks to catalyze entrepreneurial innovation and
inspire science and engineering students to become entrepreneurs.
Interns will be mentored both in the application of their technical
skills and in the challenges of being an entrepreneur. Successful
applicants must have an interest in entrepreneurship.
Internship Details
Duration: At least 8 weeks, but no more than 9 weeks during
summer 2007 (mid-May 2007 to mid-August 2007). Exact employment
dates will be determined by mutual agreement.
Compensation: Idaho EPSCoR will provide businesses 75% of
employment costs up to $4500. Businesses must contribute 25%
of employment costs. Students will receive approximately $4,500 gross
pay for full-time work during the internship period.
Eligibility: Any university student (undergraduate or graduate
student) currently enrolled at an Idaho university or four year school
who is pursuing an appropriate science or engineering degree may
apply.
Business
Application Instructions
Internships are planned for the summer of 2007. Idaho NSF EPSCoR
invites letters of application from very small companies (3-25
employees) with a commitment to mentoring students in business and
technical skills. Idaho NSF EPSCoR will provide 75% of a student's
funding, businesses must contribute 25%.
Businesses wishing to host an intern for the summer of 2007 should
apply no later than December 20, 2006.
To apply for 2007
please provide a brief letter of application addressing the
following items:
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Company: stage of development, entrepreneurial culture,
innovations, number of employees, etc.
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Projects and/or activities into which the intern would be
integrated.
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Mentor(s) and their level of commitment to this entrepreneurial
experience.
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Desired technical training, skills, and interests of an
appropriate intern.
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Other circumstances that would make this internship particularly
attractive.
Letters of application may be sent by mail, email, or fax to:
Nathan Brindza
Idaho EPSCoR
University of Idaho
PO Box 443018
Moscow, ID 83844-3018
Email: epscor@uidaho.edu
Fax: (208)885-5111
Phone: (208)885-5842
The application target date is December 20, 2006; however, letters
will be considered until at least 20 excellent internship
opportunities are identified. Should we receive a large number of
company applications, selection of eligible companies will be based
on the apparent mentor commitment to the internship, quality of
expected work activities for the intern, evidence of a positive
entrepreneurial culture, and current innovation in the company's
respective field.
Student Application Instructions
How to Apply: Submit a letter of interest, resume, cover
letter, contact
information for three references, and copy of college transcripts by
mail to Idaho EPSCoR, PO Box 443018, Moscow, ID 83844-3018, by fax to
(208) 885-5111, or by email to
brindza@uidaho.edu. Please submit a separate
packet of information for each company at which you wish to intern. A
description of the companies and the intern positions available can
be found below.
A letter of endorsement from a student's university advisor or mentor
is encouraged but not required. Students also are encouraged to
communicate with the job-related contacts provided below for
job-related information before
applying for an internship. Administrative questions should be
directed to Idaho EPSCoR.
Application Target Date: Apply on or before February 28, 2007.
Applications must be submitted to Idaho
EPSCoR for consideration.
Please
notify Idaho EPSCoR as soon as
possible of your
intent to apply.
Summer 2007 Internship Opportunities
Applications from interested businesses are still
being excepted. Companies currently selected to host an intern are
described in the link above.
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