Funded opportunities
Wilson Internships
The L. R. Wilson Internship is an opportunity to gain valuable experience working as a paid summer intern in an organization with a public policy or public service focus. Each year up to three students are selected through a competitive process. Students who are in their third year at the time of the application will be given priority in the selection process.
Philosophy students can now apply, too. In the past, they were reserved for PPE students only, but are now open to Philosophy majors (or really keen minors). Please contact Dr. Majithia if you want to talk about internship ideas.
Check out this webpage for examples of past student internships. Then visit Career Services where you can find out more about the application process. The deadline to apply is in the winter term.
The Nelson-Littlejohns Award in Philosophy, Ethics and Religion
2024 winners: Ryan Friars, Laura Lima, Lucy Rae
The Nelson-Littlejohns Award is intended for a student or students enrolled in second or third year of studies within the Departments of Philosophy or Religious Studies at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Allison University. The award is used to support experiential learning and used to pay for activities such as travel costs to deliver a conference paper or take part in a workshop or other initiatives. Students normally recieve between $500 to $1500 depending on their project. To apply, please submit a one-page proposal describing your project idea, including your name and year-of-standing (and the same for any co-applicants), and a short projected budget. Applications may be submitted to Angela Thibodeau, room 112, Hart Hall. The deadline to apply is in the winter term.
Students have used their awards to:
- visit the Ekoji Buddhist Temple in Washington, D.C., to study compassion and business,
- attend a two day retreat in Ontario lead by Cormac Russell about connected communities,
- research the literature and art of Northrop Frye and Jan Zwicky,
- design an interfaith rooftop garden,
- attend the International Medieval Congress in Leeds, UK.
McKenna Scholar Grant
Funding from the Frank McKenna School of PPE provides students an opportunity to focus on an area of academic research during the summer, under the supervision of a faculty advisor. Students with a strong academic record usually receive between $4000 to $9000. Please contact Dr. Majithia for more details.
Student Teaching Assistants
Upper year students with a strong academic record are encouraged to speak to their professors about working as a TA. Professors often need support during the school year with grading intro classes or running exam period tutorials. TAs are paid an hourly wage and the time commitment is normally 2-5 hours per week or less.
Reference Websites
General philosophy
- — Where philosophers share their research — often a great place to see what the current debates and discussions are.
- — Texts in early modern philosophy, re-written in an updated, clear language.
Professional associations
Note: These often have resources about careers in philosophy, best practices within the discipline, and information about graduate schools.
Other online resources
- (environmental and development policy makers)