Research Intern Program Instructions for Writing Goals

Guidelines for Internship Program

The [Name of Internship Program] internship program is committed to investing in the coaching and development of future [list possible careers- scientist, statistician, teacher, etc]  through a limited term internship experience in an applied environment.

The primary goals of the Internship, as well as associated actions and responsibilities of both the intern and mentor include:

Goal #1: To learn how to [list relevant goal that provide clarity on the outcome expected. Examples might include:  Learn how research groups work collaboratively to collect, analyze and assess data models to test specific hypothesis

Learning Objective - To demonstrate competence in being able to successfully [define skills, competencies or tasks. Examples might include Demonstrating competence in selecting appropriate statistical models to apply in order to achieve stated testing frameworks].  

1. Action 1: Training, Mentoring and/or Coaching - In support of this objective the following training and guidance will be provided by the host/mentor: 
   • Training 1 as appropriate –
   • Mentoring 2 as appropriate
   • Coaching 3 as appropriate
2. Action 2: Intern Responsibilities - Intern will be expected to apply these learned skills as follows during the period of the internship:
   • Activity 1
   • Activity 2
3. Target Date of Completion- When is the Learning Objective to be accomplished.
4. Evidence of Accomplishment – How will it be known that the objective was completed?