IMH Self-Sponsored Internship Programme

Objectives

•  Provide a framework by which graduate and post-graduate students from diverse academic backgrounds may be assigned to IMH where their educational experience can be enhanced through practical work assignments

•  Provide exposure to interns on the work of IMH

Format

The IMH Self-Sponsored Internship Programme must be at least 1 month in duration.

The internship schedule will be determined through joint-consultation between the interns and the IMH department that has selected them. Interns will carry out their tasks under the supervision of a staff member who will be the designated Supervisor during the internship.

The program will be at the intern's own cost. IMH will not pay any allowance for the internship.

Eligibility

Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program in a graduate school at the time of application and during the internship.

Applicants pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages must have completed at least 4 years of full-time studies towards the completion of a degree at a university or equivalent institution.

Undergraduates, ie. students pursuing a Bachelor's degree, are not eligible.

Application Procedure

Eligible candidates are to submit the following:

•  A completed IMH Self-Sponsored Internship Application Form (in English)

•  An up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume

•  An essay of 200 to 250 words, stating the reasons for seeking an internship with IMH

Applications are to be submitted no later than 4 months before the start of the desired internship period to:

IMH Self-Sponsored Internship Program

Institute of Mental Health

Buangkok Green Medical Park

10 Buangkok View

Singapore 539747

Please click here for the application form.