Australian Academy of Science - Science Diplomacy and the Australian Academy of Science

Identify recent science diplomacy-related initiatives and boost the profile of the Academy's work in this area.

label Opportunity type
College approved Internship
schedule Application date
25 Mar 2021 | 8pm - 16 Apr 2021 | 3am
school Level
Bachelor
Master
contact_support Contact
Internship course convenor
science.enquiries@anu.edu.au
+61 2 6125 2809

About

Credit : For credit

The Australian Academy of Science is Australia’s most eminent scientific body. The Academy was established by Royal Charter in 1954 and has a Fellowship of over 500 leading Australian scientists each elected for their outstanding contributions to the scientific disciplines. The Academy champions, celebrates and supports excellence in Australian science, promotes international scientific engagement, builds public awareness and understanding of science and provides independent, authoritative and influential scientific advice.

The Academy is headquartered in Canberra at the iconic Shine Dome and Ian Potter House (currently undergoing repairs following the January 2020 hailstorms) and has a secretariat of approximately 60 staff who support Fellows in their efforts to shape the future of Australian science.

An opportunity exists for a high-achieving undergraduate or master’s student from ANU to undertake a stakeholder engagement internship at the Academy under the guidance of the experienced National Committees for Science team.

 

Internship details
Availability Winter, 2021
Disciplines
  • International relations
  • Diplomacy
  • Science
  • Science policy
  • Science diplomacy
Level
  • Undergraduate 2nd or 3rd year
  • Postgraduate coursework
Open to international students Yes
Preferred project skills
  • Excellent written communication
  • Interest in science and/or international relations
  • Ability to conduct and synthesise desktop research
Clearances required No
Location
  • 1 Farrell Place, Canberra. At least 50% of the internship should be completed at this location.
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Host supervisor Adelle Wright, ISC Liaison Officer, (Ph: 02 9201 9400; E: adelle.wright@science.org.au)
Project opportunities/benefits for the intern
  • Exposure to high-profile scientists
  • Experience undertaking desktop research
  • Education in soft power and science diplomacy
  • Exposure to project management principles
  • Work experience within an office environment
   

 

Summary:

The Australian Academy of Science facilitates Australia’s access to global science and technology, promotes strategic partnerships between Australian and overseas researchers, and contributes Australian expertise and leadership in regional and global science networks. For example, it is an active member of the InterAcademy Partnership, the Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia, and is responsible for Australia’s representation on the International Science Council.

The Academy is currently undertaking a project that maps its science diplomacy activities to identify gaps and opportunities and explore how these linkages align, or not, with existing foreign policy and national priorities. This report will be completed in June 2021.

The project being offered will identify and consolidate resources generated and collated by recent Academy science diplomacy related initiatives, with a view to developing a web resource to boost the profile of the Academy's work in this area. The project will draw on the aforementioned report and materials prepared by previous ANU internships in this area.

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Science Diplomacy and the Australian Academy of Science