The Class of 1967 Internship Program at the Wellesley Centers for Women

2022-2023 Academic Year Internship Mentors

Each mentor has specific qualifications and expectations for their potential intern. Review the links below to learn more about the internship opportunities and their requirements.

Mentor: Linda Charmaraman, Ph.D.
Internship Topic: Digital Wellbeing & Identity

Mentor: Tracy Gladstone, Ph.D.
Internship Topic: Depression Prevention Efforts for Adolescents and Young Adults

Mentor: Autumn Green, Ph.D.
Internship Topic: Non-Traditional Undergraduate & Student Mothers' Programs at Women’s Colleges: A Historical Research Project

Mentor: Jennifer Grossman, Ph.D.
Internship Topic: How Teens and their Families Talk About Sex and Relationships

Mentor: Sari Kerr, Ph.D.
Internship Topic: Women's Entrepreneurship and Temporal Flexibility

Mentor: Wendy Wagner Robeson, Ed.D.
Internship Topic: Work, Families & Children

How To Apply

Applications for 2022-2023 internships are due at 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. 

*Note: You must be logged into your Wellesley email account to view the application form.

Any registered Wellesley College student with a GPA of at least 3.0 may apply for the Class of 1967 Internship Program. Students must be registered at the College during the year of the internship. Interested students should become acquainted with the mission of WCW and the work of their desired mentor.

After all applications are received, the Search Committee will choose a selection of applicants to move onto round 2 of the application process - mentor interviews. During this stage, applicants will be asked to meet with their potential mentor for a Zoom interview. The mentor's feedback will be considered by the Search Committee during the final selection process. At this time, final candidates will be asked to submit a letter of recommendation from their advisor or another member of the Wellesley College faculty.

If there are any questions about this process, please email Karen Lachance at klachance@wellesley.edu. 

Key Dates

• March 23, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. ET: Application Due
• April 20, 2022: Deadline for candidate interviews*; Search committee will request recommendation letters from finalists
• May 6, 2022: Deadline for recommendation letters (no extensions)
• May 20, 2022: Applicants chosen for 2022-2023 internship program will be notified

*Note: Not all candidates will be interviewed.

Questions about the internship program should be emailed to Karen Lachance at klachance@wellesley.edu

Frequently Asked Questions

I am a first year student and only have shadow grades. Can I apply?

Yes. There is a way of showing your actual grades on your transcript. Please send your transcript in a way that displays those grades.

I will graduate in December during the internship year. Can I apply?

Yes, you can apply provided you meet the other qualifications. Note: it is ultimately up to the mentor whether or not a December graduation will be okay in their situation.

I am going to be abroad for a semester next year. Can I apply?

Yes, you can apply. Note: it is ultimately up to the mentors whether or not a semester abroad will be okay in their situation.

Application Assistance from Career Education

The Career Education office is happy to help Wellesley College students with their internship applications:

• Review resume and cover letter resources through the Career Essentials page
• Schedule a 1:1 meeting through Handshake with a Career Ed advisor
• Drop-in during Quick Questions with Career Education

Funders

Thanks to the generous donors who make these internships possible:

• The Anne Murray Ladd Student Internship was established in 2005 by family and friends in memory of Anne Murray Ladd, a 1998 Wellesley College Honors graduate.
• The Linda Coyne Lloyd Student Research Internship was established in 1998 by family and friends in memory of Linda Coyne Lloyd '63, a long-time, active supporter of the Wellesley Centers for Women. This internship gives preference to students who are interested in engaging in policy-oriented research.
• Shirley R. Sherr Student Research Internship was established in 1998 by a generous gift from Lynn Sherr '63, and her sister, Lois Dubin, in honor of their mother.
• The Class of 1967 Internship was established by a generous gift from the Wellesley College Class of 1967, in 1992 on the occasion of its 25th reunion.
• The Morse Fellowship was established in 1992 by a generous gift from Richard P. Morse and Claire Wien Morse '57 of Brookline, MA. This fellowship gives preference to students with career interests in the fields of mental health or wellbeing.