Your privacy is important to IREX. That is why we request that all applicants read the following privacy policy statement carefully.

APPLICANT AND PARTICIPANT INFORMATION CONTENT AND STORAGE

Information about program applicants and current and past participants consists of data contained in their applications, information derived from interviews, and information gathered during the course of their program and as program alumni. IREX stores this information in written and electronic form indefinitely. Some data, such as contact information and professional experience, is continually updated.

USE OF INFORMATION

Information, which is described above, may be:

1. Used by selection committees and interviewers to review applicants;
2. Supplied to the program’s funding organization;
3. Submitted to potential host schools, universities, or organizations and/or organizations that provide internship opportunities;
4. Used for the evaluation of an individual’s participation in the program and in the collection of data for general program evaluation by IREX, funding agencies or other organizations contracted to conduct evaluations;

IREX does not sell applicant, or current/past participant information.

The principles stated herein are binding only to IREX; other organizations involved in the administration of these programs may adhere to other privacy or similar policies.