The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) has received announcements of internships in Finland spring through fall 2008 at the Finnish Forest Research Institute at its research labs and field stations throughout Finland.   

Placements will be competitive and open to interns throughout the world.  Placement are on a first-come, first served basis.   Fields include: forestry, biology, biotechnology, ecology, environmental science, and related.

American students and recent graduates may apply for these internships through ASF which has a reciprocal exchange program with Finland through its cooperation with The Centre for International Mobility (CIMO).

Training period:  Varies by position.  Usually two to three months, spring through fall 2007

Work hours:  37 hours

Income:  Scholarships in the amount of EUR 670/month for a maximum of three months are available through CIMO to meet living expenses during the assignment.  Housing is arranged; student is responsible for rent. 

Eligibility for applying through ASF:

• At least 20 years of age
• US citizen or permanent resident
• Student majoring in forestry, biology, biotechnology, environmental science, or related,
• in 3rd, 4th year or recent graduate (within 2 years of graduation, no more)
• Related work experience preferred

Interested students should send resumes to ASF’s Exchange Division at: trainscan@amscan.org.

ASF will then send the listing of internships and ask for a cover letter for the specific internship for which the student wishes to apply.

Note the costs of this program for which you are responsible:

• $50 non-refundable application fee if accepted for the program
• Round-trip airfare to Finland – you are responsible for this cost.
• Finnish work permit fee: $278, payable when you are accepted for a position and must apply to the Finnish Consulate for the work permit

Deadline for Application: October 31, 2007 - deadlline extended; contact email address above asap

Date of this announcement: November 1, 2007