Global Guide

Welcome to the Global Guide, a site to begin the search for scholarships for research and study abroad, volunteer and internship opportunities, and employment in Pittsburgh, the U.S. or abroad. You can also find reference material on global topics at many of the sites listed. We’ve noted where Global Studies Alumni are working and our office will provide alumni contact information when requested. Let us know if you were successful in your search by sending an email to global@pitt.edu, alumni, please provide feedback by completing alumni update. Please note the Global Studies office cannot attest to the quality of any of the following links, nor do we endorse the mission of all organizations listed.

The Offices of Student Employment and Placement Assistance has provided us with a presentation on internationally focused job searching which can be accessed here.

The Global Studies office has a copy of: Careers in International Affairs, 8th Edition (2008), Georgetown University Press, Washington DC Alternatives to the Peace Corps: A Guide to Global Volunteering, 12th Edition, (2008), Institute for Food and Development Policy, Food First Books, Oakland CA The books can be loaned out for 3 hours at a time. Students will have to leave their student ID as a deposit.

Organization	Description	Full Entry
Institute for Global Labor and Human Rights	The mission of the Institute is: to help defend the human rights of workers in the global economy;to empower workers in the developing world by educating them about their fundamental legal rights and assisting them to organize; and to educate global citizens about their role as responsible consumers.	view
Institute for International Economics	The Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan research institution devoted to the study of international economic policy. Since 1981 the Institute has provided timely and objective analysis of, and concrete solutions to, a wide range of international economic problems. It is one of the very few economics think tanks that are widely regarded as "nonpartisan" by the press and "neutral" by the US Congress, and it is cited by the quality media more than any other such institution.	view
Institute for Policy Studies	The Institute for Policy Studies turns Ideas into Action for Peace, Justice and the Environment. They strengthen social movements with independent research, visionary thinking, and links to the grassroots, scholars and elected officials. I.F. Stone once called IPS "the think tank for the rest of us." Since 1963, we have empowered people to build healthy and democratic societies in communities, the US, and the world.	view
Institute of International Education	An independent nonprofit founded in 1919, IIE is among the world's largest and most experienced international education and training organizations, committed to delivering program excellence to a diverse range of participants, sponsors, and donors.	view
Institute of Public Administration	IPA's vision is based on the assumption that whatever government does should be based on existing management skills and organizational, technological and operational resources . Popular language describing improvement in governance shifts with the decades -- from efficiency and economy, to public management, to results-oriented delivery, total quality management, and reinventing government.	view
Institute of the Americas	The Institute of the Americas has been at the forefront of U.S.-Canada-Latin America cooperation, working with the public and private sectors to encourage investment and information-sharing in energy and technology markets. Led by Jeffrey Davidow, a former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico and Venezuela, the Institute brings together industry leaders, policy makers and academics for frank and open discussions about business opportunities in the Western Hemisphere.	view
Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR)	The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights is one of two bodies in the inter-American system for the promotion and protection of human rights. The Commission has its headquarters in Washington, D.C. The other human rights body is the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, which is located in San José, Costa Rica. The IACHR internship program is designed for juniors, seniors and graduate students at the university level as well as junior professionals to allow them to work within their field of study.	view
Inter-American Dialogue	The Inter-American Dialogue is the leading U.S. center for policy analysis, exchange, and communication on issues in Western Hemisphere affairs. The Dialogue brings together public and private leaders from across the Americas to address hemispheric problems and opportunities. Together they seek to build cooperation among Western Hemisphere nations and advance a regional agenda of democratic governance, social equity, and economic growth.	view
Inter-American Foundation	The Inter-American Foundation (IAF) is an independent agency of the United States government that provides grants to nongovernmental and community-based organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean for innovative, sustainable and participatory self-help programs.	view
InterAction	InterAction is the largest alliance of US based international development and humanitarian NGOs. With more than 160 members operating in every developing country, it works to overcome poverty, exclusion, and suffering by advancing social justice and basic dignity for all.	view
Intern Abroad		view
International Business Center	Founded in 1989 as a joint venture of the Katz Graduate School of Business and the University Center for International Studies, the International Business Center (IBC) is a unique resource that develops, operates and supports programs designed to build international competence and expertise in business students, faculty, and practitioners, and help businesses enhance their international competitiveness.	view
International Business-Government Counsellors, Inc.	BC serves a diverse client base and responds to queries from a wide variety of commercial sectors across all geographic and political boundaries. IBC regularly provides our clients with assistance on international matters of every variety, from timely analysis of international trade, economic and investment issues, to strategic advice and advocacy before national governments and international organizations.	view
International Campaign for Tibet (ICT)	ICT works to promote human rights and self-determination for Tibetans and to protect their culture and environment.	view
International Crisis Group	The International Crisis Group (Crisis Group) is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation, with some 130 staff members on five continents, working through field-based analysis and high-level advocacy to prevent and resolve deadly conflict.	view
International Crisis Group (Washington DC Office)	The International Crisis Group is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation committed to preventing and resolving deadly conflict.	view
International Food Policy Research Institute	The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks sustainable solutions for ending hunger and poverty. IFPRI is one of 15 centers supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), an alliance of 64 governments, private foundations, and international and regional organizations.	view
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)	The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialized agency of the United Nations, is an international financial institution organized to finance agricultural development projects primarily for food production in developing countries. IFAD's goal is to empower poor rural women and men in developing countries to achieve higher incomes and improved food security.	view
International Labor Organization (ILO)	The International Labour Organization (ILO) is devoted to advancing opportunities for women and men to obtain decent and productive work in conditions of freedom, equity, security and human dignity. Its main aims are to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue in handling work-related issues.	view
International Maritime Organization (IMO)	The IMO's primary purpose is to develop and maintain a comprehensive regulatory framework for shipping and its remit today includes safety, environmental concerns, legal matters, technical co-operation, maritime security and the efficiency of shipping.	view
International Monetary Fund (IMF)	The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an organization of 186 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world.	view
International Organization for Migration (IOM)	IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. IOM acts with its partners in the international community to advance understanding of migration issues; assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration management; encourage social and economic development through migration; and uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants.	view
International Rescue Committee	IRC is a leader in humanitarian relief bringing sustained support to regions torn apart by violence and deprivation, and providing a fresh start in the U.S. for refugees, and advocating on behalf of the displaced, addressing the root causes of violence and standing up for the world’s most vulnerable populations.	view
International Rescue Committee	The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home.	view
International Society for Ecology and Culture (ISEC)	The International Society for Ecology and Culture (ISEC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the revitalization of cultural and biological diversity, and the strengthening of local communities and economies worldwide. Its emphasis is on education for action: moving beyond single issues to look at the more fundamental influences that shape our lives. ISEC promotes localization, thereby helping to strengthen community and restore the environment.	view