Walter O. Spofford, Jr., Memorial Internship
RFF has established the Walter O. Spofford, Jr., Memorial Internship to honor Dr. Spofford's legacy. With Dr. Spofford's help, the RFF China Program was launched in 1989, and his name became synonymous with RFF's work in China. His important contributions include mentoring Chinese researchers; working with Chinese officials to establish environmental standards compatible with sustainable economic growth; assisting in the development of environmental master plans for Beijing, Chongqing, and Shandong; and helping to establish the Beijing Environment and Development Institute (BEDI). To honor and continue this important work, RFF is offering a paid internship for graduate students with a special interest in Chinese environmental issues to spend time at RFF in Washington, DC. Chinese students are particularly encouraged to apply. Students will earn a stipend; in the amount of $375/week for graduate students and $350/week for undergraduate students. No housing assistance is provided.
The intern can expect to work with one or more RFF researchers on a variety of ongoing projects or assist in the development of entirely new areas of research and policy analysis. RFF seeks highly motivated candidates in their first or second year of graduate training in the social or natural sciences. Candidates should also have outstanding policy analysis and writing skills.
Overview and Application Process (Printer-friendly PDF format)