Internships Since 1979, the Latin American Studies corporate internship program has provided students with opportunities to learn firsthand about business operations in Latin America. The interns spend a period of 10-12 weeks during the summer working for companies and banks in the region. In 1990, the program was expanded to include summer internships at nonprofit organizations. In 1996, SAIS Bologna student, Franca D vila, spent 12 weeks working at Nestl - Mexico. Each year since 1982, LASP has supported student field research in Latin America.
Students are eligible for grants to carry out individual research projects in the region.
Upon their return, the recipients present their research findings to the SAIS community. Four research fellowships were awarded in 1996. M.I.P.P. student Katie Downs, was selected from among 150 applicants from various universities worldwide by PromPer to participate in its 1996 summer program. Her research explored issues relating to Peru's new private pension fund system.