GPIS' goal is for all graduate students to leave the program as well - rounded citizens. Our students come to us from diverse backgrounds. Our aim is to therefore ensure that opportunities are available for growth and development within and outside the classroom. One of the most important things that you can do as a graduate student is to make your resume stand out. If you do not have a wealth of experience in the field, one way to supplement your studies is by participating in internships.
Please note: The deadline dates should be viewed as a guidance only. They obviously slightly vary by year. Please check the organizations' websites for more details.
Internship Opportunities
Below is a list of several paid and unpaid internship and fellowship opportunities for graduate students:
Internships on many topics of international affairs; all summer interns work full time; minimum of 8 weeks, although 10 weeks is preferred. During the fall, winter, and spring, part-time students are accepted, but interns must be able to commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week. American Progress offers a small stipend to reimburse interns for a portion of the expenses directly related to their internship.
Deadline: Usually February 15 for summer session
Internships (paid and unpaid) offered in different areas e.g. global economy, new internationalism, climate policy. The Changemakers Fellowship is a program that provides funding for two incoming IPS interns per semester. It is a part-time fellowship that pays $10.50 an hour for 10-15 hours weekly for 12-14 weeks.
Deadline: open until filled
The Domestic fellowship awards carry a stipend of $2,000 per month plus pre-approved travel costs. The Peter Nicolaisen International Fellowship (reserved for citizens of other countries living outside of the U.S. and Canada) provides $3,000 per month plus pre-approved travel costs. Applicants should submit a succinct description of the research project (500 words), a one-paragraph summary of the project, and a r茅sum茅. Past fellows researches included: "The Revolutionary Challenge to the International Order: The United States and France", "The Jefferson Reference in the Critique of Jacksonian Democracy: Orestes Brownson as Case Study", "Study of Jefferson Ideas of Democracy in Modern India".
Deadline: open
The opportunities cover all areas of IATA activities. The internships may be based out of the Geneva, Montreal, Madrid, Miami or Singapore offices. Candidates must have a university degree (Bachelor degree as a minimum) achieved within the last 12 months. Fields of study: Economics, Law, Political Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or Information Technology. Living Allowance: IATA will pay a living allowance to support the student during the internship.
Deadline: open
RAND's Summer Associate Program introduces outstanding graduate students to RAND, an institution that conducts research on a wide range of national security problems and domestic and international social policy issues. RAND's core research areas include: International affairs, National security, Terrorism and homeland security. The summer earnings are approximately $13,500 (before taxes) for the 12 weeks of full-time research.
Deadline: Usually in January
Interns support the staff of the Carter Center's Peace Programs by researching particular themes, issues, or countries and by providing logistical support for current projects. There are programs that specialize in the following areas: Americas, China, Conflict Resolution, Democracy, Human Rights and Global Access to Information Program. There are also Graduate Assistantships available for 9/12 months that are paid (20h per week, $14hour).
Deadline: Usually March 1 for summer session
The Atlantic Council promotes constructive leadership and engagement in international affairs based on the Atlantic Community's central role in meeting global challenges. The Council provides an essential forum for navigating the dramatic economic and political changes defining the 21st Century by informing and galvanizing its uniquely influential network of global leaders.
Deadline: Usually March 15 for summer session.
Internship appointments are generally consistent with academic semesters (i.e. Fall, Spring, Summer) and last approximately nine to twelve weeks. The majority of the interns at the Woodrow Wilson Center serve as research assistants or scholar interns for visiting scholars. Research assistants are talented college students from universities around the country who combine part-time hours at the Center with their studies and with other activities. A research assistant typically works 12-15 hours a week per scholar.
Deadline: Usually March 15 for summer session
The Council on Foreign Relations' Internship Program offers outstanding volunteer opportunities for college students and graduate students, who are focusing on international relations and pursuing a career in foreign policy or related field. Volunteer interns are recruited year-round on a semester basis and all volunteer internships are filled on a rolling basis. An intern's volunteer duties generally consist of program coordination, research, editing, and writing.
Deadline: not posted yet for summer semester
Full-time and part-time research internships at The Washington Institute are open to current undergraduates as well as recent graduates. Interns provide research and administrative support to Institute staff. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume by email, indicating their availability: if they are available full time and when they are available to start.
Deadline: Usually April 1 for summer session
Many positions in 5 areas: programs, communications, logistics, technology, presidential center. Within each area there are specific departments with description. Applicants have to indicate the department.
Deadline: not indicated
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Graduate Fellowship Program (NGFP) is a full-time, salaried fellowship program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy for highly motivated graduate-level students interested in a career in nuclear security.
Working directly in NNSA offices nationwide, Fellows engage in a full year of:
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Hands-on experience in nuclear security and nonproliferation.
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Career development, professional networking, and specialized training.
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Extensive interaction and collaboration with security professionals and leading researchers.
Deadline: Usually October 19
The Academy's Visiting Scholars Program provides residential fellowships for junior faculty members and postdoctoral scholars in the humanities and social sciences. The fellowship program offers scholars a year for research and writing free from teaching and administrative duties, a collaborative work environment, and the opportunity to interact with Academy members. It also creates a national network for these scholars, assisting them in their research and professional development.
The Academy seeks proposals in the humanities and social sciences relating to American history, culture, and public policy from the founding period to the present.
Deadline: Usually October 20
The Advanced Research Collaborative (ARC) of the Graduate Center invites applicants for Distinguished Fellowships for the 2016 - 2017 academic year. Applicants should have outstanding records of published re- search and scholarship. In addition to academic distinction, preference will be given to scholars whose interests strengthen the research priorities of ARC in the following areas: Inequality, Immigration, or Multilingualism.
Distinguished Fellows are provided with an office, a computer, and access to the Graduate Center's academic infrastructure.
Deadline: Usually October 26
The Science & Technology Policy Fellowships program provides opportunities for scientists and engineers to learn first-hand about policymaking and implementation while contributing their knowledge and analytical skills to policymakers. The objective of the Diplomacy, Security and Development Program is to infuse scientific and technical expertise into policy development and program planning, implementation and evaluation in the areas of:
- Foreign policy and international trade, treaty engagement, and multilateral cooperation
- Disaster preparedness and response
- Infrastructure, environmental, cyber and health security, terrorism and warfare prevention, and nonpro- liferation
- International aid, capacity building, and development assistance
Deadline: Usually November 1
Fellows devote an academic year in residence at Princeton to research and writing about topics involving human values in public and private life. The program is open to scholars in all disciplines provided their research plans qualify. In recent years fellows have been drawn from fields including philosophy, political theory, literature, his- tory, classics, economics and law, but this list is not meant to be exhaustive. Fellows are expected to reside in or around Princeton and to be active contributors to the intellectual life of the Center.
Deadline: Usually November 2