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PSD runs and facilitates CSIP in the following areas:
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Publicity (e.g. inviting NUS/ NTU/ SMU and Ministries to participate in the programme) |
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Organization of Programme (e.g. liaising with Ministries/interns and NUS/ NTU, organizing the Briefing-cum-Welcome Tea Session, Intern Dialogue Session, Visits, Closing Ceremony, etc.) |
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For local undergraduates studying at local universities
The University liaison officers will disseminate the information on the CSIP and the application procedure to you and grant you access to the CSIP website if you have been identified for the CSIP by your university. As part of the selection process, you may be interviewed by your Faculty's Head of Department/ Senior Lecturer.
For local undergraduates studying at foreign universities
Access to the CSIP website will be granted to you upon submission of application. You are also required to submit a photocopied/scanned copy of your latest academic results.
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| If your schedule cannot fit the CSIP cycle, you may apply for the ad-hoc projects by contacting the relevant contact details indicated .
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| SingPass logins will only be made available to applicants who have already been issued a CSIP UserID.
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You will be paid an allowance of $750 per month during the CSIP. This allowance is a token to help you defray the costs of participating in CSIP. Overseas students will also receive a flight allowance in addition to the monthly internship allowance. Since CSIP is for 8 weeks, pro-ration of allowances beyond 1 month will be based on a standard 30 days per month. Example: Assuming CSIP is from 11 May to 5 Jul and you attend the full CSIP:
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Allowance |
| 11 May - 10 Jun |
1 Month |
$750 |
| 11 Jun - 5 Jul |
25 Days |
25/30 * 750 = $625 |
| Total Allowance for the period 11 May - 5 Jul 2006 = $1375 |
The internship allowance for the CSIP will be disbursed to interns in two payments, with one payment mid-way through the programme and one payment within 4 weeks after the end of the programme.
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| Yes, you may extend the internship duration, so long as your Ministry Supervisor is agreeable. Please keep the CSIP Administrator informed of any such changes.
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| You are required to be in office attire for normal work days. Ties are not necessary for gentlemen. For CSIP activities, you may come in smart casual attire. Jeans, sneakers and sandals are not allowed at all times.
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| Details on your Supervisor and office location will be conveyed to you by the Ministry liaison officer after selection.
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| It is not necessary to extend a copy of the CSIP report to your University Department as PSD will forward a copy of the CSIP report to your University Departments after the end of the internship. As the contents of the Ministry reports may be sensitive, please seek your Ministry Supervisor's consent if you wish to extend a copy to your University Departments.
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| You may approach your Ministry Supervisor directly for a letter of recommendation, since your Ministry Supervisor is in the best position to comment on your performance during the internship.
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| The visits are an inherent part of the CSIP and we would encourage all interns to attend the visits as they will enhance your understanding of the different kinds of work in the Civil Service.
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| Interns are strongly encouraged to attend all CSIP activities, so as to derive the fullest benefits from the CSIP. However, if you are unable to attend the Closing Ceremony with good reasons, please provide ample notice to the CSIP Administrator, so that arrangements can be made for the certificate to be sent to you.
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| Yes, participation in CSIP can be recognised. However, if the duration of CSIP falls short of your school's requirements (e.g.: School's requirement is to fulfill 12 weeks of internship while CSIP lasts only for 8 weeks), you may liaise directly with the ministry you are attached to, to extend the internship programme to meet the school's requirements. Extension of programme is subject to the ministry's discretion.
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| No, you are not eligible for any paid leave during the CSIP. However, if you need to go on leave to attend to personal matters, you should obtain prior approval from your supervisor. Your allowance will be deducted accordingly for the period of absence. Time-off will be granted to you for the CSIP activities.
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| Yes, you will be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred for official duties. You are advised to also check the acceptable mode of transport with your Ministry Supervisor.
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