Internships

Newsweek:

Newsweek Magazine is looking for senior level students, and above, with some journalism experience for a 13 week paid internship in New York.  Deadline for 2010 Summer program is fall of 2009.  See their website for more information.
http://www.newsweek.com/id/42669

Project Vote Smart National Internship

PVS wants students interested in helping American “vote smarter” by teaching citizens about elected officials and potential candidates.  Applications accepted year round for a ten-week program.  See, http://www.votesmart.org/program_internships.php

The Washington Internship Institute

WII offers a variety of different internships so that students interested are bound to find something related to their field. Find your perfect opportunity at info@ielnet.org 

Embassy and Diplomatic Scholars Internships 

Potential Interns should be interested in international relations, international business, and foreign languages.  Possible internships include positions with the Department of State, various embassies, and international non-profit organizations.  See their website for deadlines and requirements.   info@ielnet.org.

Governing Magazine

For those students interested in learning more about publishing, journalism, political science and public administration, the Governing Magazine internships offers positions in Washington D.C. and the chance to take part in influencing state and local government officials. See http://www.governing.com/intern.htm for more information. 

GW Semester in Washington

Sponsored by the George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management, GW Semester in Washington “offers undergraduates a fresh, behind the scenes look at politics and government” Internships opportunities are available “on Capitol Hill, in the White House, at associations or lobbying firms, public interest organizations, public opinion research organizations, media consulting firms, or news organizations.”   Visit http://www.gwu.edu/~siw/ for deadlines and requirements.

The Engalitcheff Institute on Comparative Political Science and Economic Systems

Live in Washington D.C. while interning with organizations involved in political, economic, or international affairs and gain practical experience for pursuing future careers.  http://www.dcinternships.org/icpes/about/index.asp for more application information. 

The Capital Semester

This opportunity is for students interested in U.S. politics and American government, who wish to gain experience and potential career options.  Spending 15 weeks in D.C. and earn 12 transferable credits at Georgetown Univeristy.  http://www.dcinternships.org/cs/about/index.asp for more information

The Washington Center

Offered are internships that include academic course work as well as personalized programs.  Intern with America’s Leaders Program, the Congressional Leadership Program, the Environment/Energy Program, The International Affairs Program, the Law and Criminal Justice Program, and the Nonprofit LEaders Internship Program.   Visit http://www.twc.edu/ for detailed information regarding the application process. 

Charles G. Koch Summer Fellow Program

Program offers a ten week summer internship at a free-market public policy organization.  Sponsored by the Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University.  http://www.theihs.org/InternshipLanding.aspx?id=216

California Senators

Both Senators offer internships located in Washington D.C. and various cities in CA.  See their websites for detailed information. 

Sen. Feinstein

http://feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=ForStudents.InternProgram

Sen. Boxer

D.C. Internships:  http://boxer.senate.gov/students/internships/dc/intern_DC_form.cfm
State Office Internships: http://boxer.senate.gov/students/internships/ca/index.cfm

CA Representatives

Contact your local representative for information on possible internships. 

World Affairs Council Schools Program

The World Affairs Council offers a variety of different programs for undergraduate students, including, but not limited to, unpaid internships with the Summer Institute on International Affairs.  Deadline for application is May 8, 2009 for the summer of 2009. 
See http://www.itsyourworld.org/wac/Schools_Programs.asp?SnID=738711373 for more information. 

Public Policy Institute of California

PPIC offers a summer internship for students with skills in economics, public administration, public policy, sociology, political science, urban planning, demography, and related disciplines.  Visit http://www.ppic.org/main/opportunities.asp for details.