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Hillman Interns engage in meaningful work, have thoughtful discussions about the ethics issues they are the most passionate about, and develop lasting relationships with each other and with members of the Prindle Institute staff. Past Hillman Interns have gone on to become professors, doctors, U.S. Senate staffers, and policy experts. Please contact Haley Thompson with any questions about the internship or the application process.
Ready to commit?
Applications for the 2024-25 academic year are now open. Before you consider applying, please carefully read through the following information. The Hillman Internship commitment typically consists of 4-5 hours per week during the academic year. All interns are expected to:
- Attend and help out at Prindle Institute events
- Work in a small interest group to develop programming for our on-campus programming or our community ethics education initiatives
- Enroll in the 1/4-credit “Ethics in Action” course in the fall
Our Hillman Interns get to engage in meaningful work, have thoughtful discussions about the ethics issues they are the most passionate about, and develop lasting relationships with each other and with members of the Prindle Institute staff. Past Hillman Interns have gone on to become professors, doctors, U.S. Senate staffers, and policy experts.
If you’re ready to apply for this internship, please be prepared to fill out the application below. Applications are due on April 15, 2024.
The Hillman Internship application packet consists of:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- “Unofficial” academic transcript (from e-services)
- The names of two faculty references
- Your response to the following prompt: Use your imagination and briefly describe a creative project or event (500 words) that you might design to make an ethical issue come alive for someone. Be sure to specify who your audience is. (Example: “This is a creative writing project for high school students” or “This is a public event for Greencastle community members”)
- Write a short reflection piece (700 words) on the following question: What is an ethical issue currently confronting our society that is more complicated than most people realize? Why is it complicated?
If you have any questions about the application process, please reach out to Marko Mavrovic (markomavrovic@depauw.edu).
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2024-25 Hillman Internship Application
2024-25 Hillman Internship Application
Current Hillman Interns
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