LETTER TO (SANITIZED)

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP86B00985R000100040046-8
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 6
• Document Creation Date: December 19, 2016
• Document Release Date: November 28, 2006
• Sequence Number: 46
• Publication Date: December 2, 1971
• Content Type: LETTER

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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY [Version #2 to
(*For Addresses, see Page 3)
institutions newly
contacted this year[
2 December 1971
During the past several years, the Central Intelligence
Agency has conducted a modest Summer Intern Studies Program
concentrated on the USSR, China, Southeast Asia, and the Middle
East. It has proved to be highly beneficial both to us and to
students who participated in it. I would like at this time to
solicit your help in referring to us outstanding geography and
cartography students who would be interested in the Summer
1972 Program.
The Program is oriented toward students who are already
involved in USSR, Middle East, Southeast Asia, or China studies
at the graduate level and who have demonstrated a capability to
do serious research work. Outstanding undergraduate seniors
who fully intend to pursue a graduate program in cartography or
area studies in one of these areas would also be considered.
No commitment on the part of the Intern to continue his associa-
tion with us is involved, but each would have the opportunity to
be considered for permanent employment if he desired.
We plan to bring the student in on a contract basis, at a
monthly rate of pay ranging from approximately $600 to $800.
For those who are advanced seniors or in their first year of
graduate work, the rate would be about $600; for those in their
second year beyond the undergraduate level, about $700. We
would expect the Intern to work 2 to 3 months full-time during
the summer period. Round-trip transportation to Washington, D.C.
will be paid.
Each Summer Intern will be fully cleared and will work
with all materials normally available to full-time employees.
Needless to say, persons working under the Program must be
mature, stable, and suited to the trust placed in them.
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If you know of any students in your department who
you feel meet these qualifications, who are capable of
doing excellent work, and who would gain by this experience,
I would appreciate a referral of their names and addresses
so that we can contact them for formal application. Interested
applicants should know that acceptance of a CIA internship
would make them ineligible for a Ford or Fulbrigh.t grant for
study abroad.
Sincerely,
Deputy Director
Basic and Geographic Intelligence
Enclosure:
Flyer on SLTIZ INTERN PROGRAM
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SUMMER INTERNS
IN AREA STUDIES
THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
has a SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM for graduate
students interested in exploring a career with this
important Government agency.
POSITIONS In Washington, D.C. for a limited number
of graduate students or students just com-
pleting the A.B. Degree who plan to enter graduate school.
Preference is for graduate students at M.A. level or better.
The'program is for area specialists in China, Southeast Asia,
Middle East, and Russia; or students training in the disciplines
of economics, geography, political science, history or inter-
national relations who intend to develop expertise in affairs
of these areas. Language training would be useful but is
not essential.
CHALLENGING ASSIGNMENTS:
Those selected will work at CIA Headquarters as junior mem-
bers of intelligence production staffs dealing in geographic
research, economic research, current intelligence and stra-
tegic analysis, and propaganda analysis. The programs
planned for the Area Interns are designed to provide them
every possibility for a stimulating worthwhile experience.
They will have the opportunity to work in close contact with
highly skilled professional people in their field.
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SALARY:
The rate of pay will depend on training and experience; it
will fall within the $600 to $800 per month range.
EMPLOYMENT:
Students accepted in the program must meet the Agency's
established selection standards. They enjoy all the benefits
associated with Federal employment.
Candidates whose written applications have been reviewed
favorably will be invited to Washington (at Agency expense)
for interviews before employment processing begins. A medi-
cal examination will be given at this time.
The Interns must undergo full security clearance procedures.
They will be given serious, adult responsibilities; consequently
they must be conscientious and mature individuals with ex-
cellent academic records.
Students who are interested in this program may apply to
the regular CIA Recruiting Officer, through their university
Placement Office, or they may send a brief personal resume
and statement of interest in the Summer Intern Prograiii for
Area Specialists directly to Mr. Lawrence Woodward, P. O.
Box 9312, Rosslyn Station, Arlington, Virginia 22209., The
deadline for applications is the end of January because of
the time needed for background investigation.
HOUSING:
Help is available in finding housing for the summer in the
District of Columbia or its suburbs.
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