The 2010 Competition is now open!

The Security and Defence Forum (SDF) Internship Program is operated by the Department of National Defence, and is intended to help recent MA graduates with a background in security and defence complement their studies with relevant work experience.

For more details and application forms, please see:

http://www.forces.gc.ca/admpol/newsite/sdfint-eng.html

http://www.forces.gc.ca/admpol/newsite/downloads/sdf_apps/The%20Security%20and%20Defence%20Forum.pdf

ou en français à

http://www.forces.gc.ca/admpol/newsite/sdfint-fra.html

http://www.forces.gc.ca/admpol/newsite/downloads/sdf_apps/The%20Security%20and%20Defence%20Forum.pdf

The deadline for applications is 8 February, 2010!

The CDA Institute, based in Ottawa, is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to increasing public awareness of Canada's security situation and the vital role played by the Canadian Forces in our society. The CDA Institute conducts, inter alia, the very successful Annual Graduate Student Symposium, seminars, hosts the prestigious Annual Vimy Dinner and publishes studies such as, "Canadians and Asia-Pacific Security," "Defence Requirements for Canada's Arctic," and a quarterly journal, ON TRACK.  For more information please visit our website at: www.cda-cdai.ca

Intern responsibilities include:

• Planning, organizing and administrating the Graduate Student Symposium, seminars, symposia, and conferences including the Annual Vimy Dinner

• Conducting research into Canadian alliance, security, defence, and foreign policy issues

• Analyzing current events, advising and making recommendations to superiors, researching and producing (including assessing and editing) a variety of publicly available information sources including news releases/reports, publications, speeches, and public relations materials

• Writing research papers and short articles for inclusion in defence-related publications, including the CDAI's quarterly journal, ON TRACK

• Facilitating and conducting liaison with other institutions involved in security and defence issues, the media, and universities making up the Security and Defence Forum (SDF)

• Maintaining positive public relations

• Interacting with government officials, Members of Parliament, and Senators

Testimonials from past and present SDF Internship recipients

The internship with CDAI provided me with access to civilian and serving members of the Department of National Defence, industry, academia, the media, and government. These opportunities, contacts, and experiences were instrumental in acquiring my current position as a Defence Scientist at DND.

- Kyle Christensen, CDA Institute Project Officer 2002-2003

Every day holds something new. From attending conferences, meeting high ranking defence officials, responding to media inquiries and organizing the graduate student symposium, there is never a dull moment. I would highly recommend this internship to anyone interested in Canadian security and defence issues. It is great networking opportunity and will let you put the skills from your masters degree to work.

- Sarah Noble, CDA Institute Project Officer 2004-2005

I feel very lucky to have won this position.  Opportunities are constantly appearing that allow you to expand your knowledge and to put it to good use.  It's staggering to look back and realize how many people I've encountered in the Canadian defence and security community whom I may not have otherwise met.

- Elizabeth Sneyd, CDA Institute Project Officer 2006-2007

For more information, please contact :

Alain Pellerin
Executive Director
Conference of Defence Associations Institute (CDAI)
Suite 400B 222 Somerset Street  West
Ottawa, ON, K2P 2G3 

E-mail: director@cda-cdai.ca
Tel:  613 236-1252 or 613- 236-9903