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Internships are offered in the following areas:

• Development
• Education Policy
• Energy Policy
• Housing and Financial Services Policy
• Fiscal Policy
• Health Care Policy
• Immigration Policy
• Press and Communications
• Regulatory Policy
• Social Media
• Technology and Innovation

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AIPAC’s Internship Programs enable students to contribute to strengthening the U.S.-Israel relationship by participating in one of the most dynamic lobbying groups in American politics.

AIPAC offers internships in Washington, D.C. and around the country for undergraduate and graduate students. Diamond Summer Interns receive stipends, while AIPAC Semester Internships are for academic credit only. AIPAC interns develop their own political activism skills by bringing research, writing, and event-planning experience to a host of projects that help advance AIPAC’s mission. When they return to their campuses, AIPAC interns are expected to promote pro-Israel political action as AIPAC-portfolioed activists.

For more information about and to apply for our 2017 Fall Semester Internship.

The Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFPF) Internship Program offers the opportunity to work in the nation’s leading grassroots organization. Internships are available to rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, recent graduates and graduate students. Internships are paid hourly.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a commitment to the principles of the organization—specifically, a firm commitment to advancing every individual’s right to economic freedom and opportunity through free markets. Interns are expected to be able to fulfill a 40 hour per week intern role within their department. Internship roles are open to all levels of experience.

What to expect:

• A paid internship
• Gain institutional knowledge of Americans for Prosperity and how grassroots activism has the power to change America
• Learn about Charles Koch’s Market Based Management and how it applies to the work we do at AFP
• Work on meaningful projects that will further your skills and contribute to your professional development
• Be a part of a team and build positive professional relationships
• Attend external training and seminars sponsored by the Leadership Institute, Charles Koch Institute, and Heritage Foundation.

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Borgne project is a non-profit organization that mobilizes leaders to pass laws pertaining to the international affairs budget.

The Borgen Project hires interns for positions at the organization’s headquarters in Downtown Seattle and often has opportunities in other parts of the United States.

• Seattle Openings
• National Openings

NGO internship opportunities with The Borgen Project vary greatly. Check back frequently for the latest openings. To apply for internships email jobs@borgenproject.org and include the position in the subject. Intern candidates must typically go through two interviews and a skills test.

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The City of Boston has over 17,000 employees and is one of Massachusetts’ largest employers, with a large variety of positions, providing services to the residents and businesses of Boston.

Learn more.

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Cato interns assist policy staff as researchers; work with the conference department to organize policy conferences, debates, and forums; attend seminars and conferences; and assist Cato’s professional staff by copying and filing newspaper articles, distributing materials to congressional offices, and preparing mailings. In addition to their research and other duties, interns take part in regular seminars on politics, economics, law, and philosophy, as well as a series of lectures and films on libertarian themes. (Summer interns are also encouraged, but not required, to play on the Institute’s softball team.)
Cato internships are for undergraduates, regardless of major, recent graduates, graduate students, or law students who have a strong commitment to individual liberty, private property, free markets, limited government, and the philosophy of classical, or market, liberalism.

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1. Description: CSPI is a national consumer organization that focuses on health and nutrition issues. Internship projects include: Nutrition and Public Policy, Legal Affairs, Alcohol and Public Policy, Grassroots Advocacy, Food Safety, Biotechnology, Integrity in Science, and Litigation.

1. Eligibility: Must be enrolled in college or graduate school and be passionate about health and nutrition issues, disclosing deceptive marketing practices, dangerous food additives or contaminants, and flawed science propagated by profits.

1. Length: 10 weeks

1. Payment: Unpaid

1. Application: Applications are considered on a rolling basis until all positions have been filled. Please note the application review periods:
   1. Summer internships – Applications considered in February/March
   2. Fall internships – Applications considered in July/August
   3. Spring internships – Applications considered in December/January

1. Application materials should include the following:
   1. A cover letter indicating issues of interest, future plans, and dates of availability.
   2. A resume. Experience with advocacy groups is advantageous.
   3. Writing sample, if required by the specific project (one to three page document that demonstrates your ability to write in a clear and concise manner).

1. Email to: hr@cspinet.org (this is the preferred method). It’s best to submit all of the requested documents at the same time.

1. Contact:
   1. Center for Science in the Public Interest
   2. Attn: Human Resouces Department
   3. 1220 L St. N.W. Suite 300
   4. Washington, D.C. 20005
2. Email: hr@cspinet.org

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1. Description: CBPP seeks highly motivated students in the following areas for full and part time paid internships: Media, Federal Legislation, Health Policy, Housing Policy, International Budget Project, Food Stamps, National Budget and Tax Policy, Outreach Campaigns, State Budget and Tax Policy and Welfare Reform and Income Support Division

1. Eligibility: College students, graduate and law students, and recent graduates. Applicants should have research, fact-gathering, writing, analytic, and computer skills and a willingness to do administrative as well as substantive tasks

1. Length: 1 semester

1. Application: http://www.cbpp.org/careers/internships/internship-application-form

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The Executive Internship Program is open to college or graduate students enrolled in accredited institutions. Career interest in government is preferred. Internship places students in various departments throughout the city where they will work on projects to directly address two major city priority areas: Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation and resume.

EXECUTIVE INTERNSHIP

The Executive Internship Program is open to college or graduate students enrolled in accredited institutions. Career interest in government is preferred. Internship places students in various departments throughout the city where they will work on projects to directly address two major city priority areas: Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation and resume.

The Christian Post in Washington, D.C. has positions open for journalist interns. The Christian Post strives to provide a news based on facts, rather than opinion and rumor, and to offer a Christian worldview as appropriate.

The American Red Cross International Services Department (ISD) seeks to prevent and alleviate human suffering around the world by responding to disasters, building safer, more resilient communities, and teaching the rules of war. In the coming years the American Red Cross will deepen and expand its programming around the world while also working to strengthen the global Red Cross Red Crescent network, in order to deliver vital help and hope to some of the most vulnerable communities.

We are looking for a Clara Barton Legal Fellow to work with the international humanitarian law (IHL) team to support our legal education program on IHL. The fellow will work as part of a small team where he/she will gain hands on experience conducting legal research and writing, providing thorough legal analysis on relevant IHL issues, and working to support and strengthen the team’s IHL education programs.

A background in international law or policy, and an interest in social media and educational development are essential. Our fellows work as integral members of our team and carry out professional level work in a supervised atmosphere.

Responsibilities include working with the Legal Advisors and the IHL Director, as well as other members of the team to deliver IHL Legal Education programs; research and write short updates for the team’s IHL blog; and compile updates on current IHL issues. Fellows will create promotional materials for use by ARC chapters, partner agencies, and community groups, as well as promoting IHL awareness internally. Fellows will also develop content for IHL-related events, brown bags, and speaking engagements; monitor social media and perform follow-up activities to strengthen our networks; and gather information on IHL programs for monitoring and reporting purposes. Fellows will have an opportunity to work with an IHL Legal Advisor to pursue an independent project related to a timely international humanitarian law issue.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Recent law school graduate, with an interest in pursuing a career in international law or policy, international relations, or a related discipline. Prior knowledge of international humanitarian law or international criminal law essential; Must have strong written and verbal communication skills; robust legal research skills, and computer skills, including familiarity with social media tools; Ability to translate complex legal issues into terms understandable by an average member of the public with no prior IHL knowledge; passion for international law issues and humanitarian values; Interest in educational development; Must be responsible, mature, able to work independently, highly organized, detail-oriented, able to handle multiple tasks at the same time and work under deadline pressure; Willingness to do background research and perform general office duties, as required.

To apply, please send a cover letter, CV and writing sample to ihlaw@redcross.org. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Can be found online at www.DCinternships.org

We award almost 1 million dollars in scholarship funding annually and awards are made on the basis of financial need and merit. We are also pleased to announce our inaugural Outstanding Student Leader Scholarship awards that will provide full scholarships to 4 students to attend the program this summer. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is February 10. More information on the selection criteria and the application process may be found here: www.DCinternships.org/StudentLeader.

WOUNDED WARRIOR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (ICWWP)

Eligibility Criteria

Wounded, ill, or injured Active Duty Service Members, Mobilized Reservists or National Guardsmen assigned to a medical treatment facility are eligible to participate in an IC internship. Eligible candidates must also receive approval for participation by their Chain of Command and successfully complete a security background investigation, counterintelligence (CI) scope polygraph examination and drug screening.

• If you are an Active Duty Wounded Warrior interested in an internship outside of the intelligence community, please visit Operation Warfighter to learn more: http://warriorcare.dodlive.mil/wounded-warrior-resources/operation-warfighter/

• If you are a Veteran looking for an internship opportunity, please visit the Veterans’ Administration website to learn about the vocational rehabilitation programs: http://www.benefits.va.gov/VOCREHAB/index.asp

For additional information about the Wounded Warrior Branch, please contact the ICWWP managers, Mr. Torland Wingfield at (202) 231-3151 or Ms. Bonita Martin at (202) 231-0720, or email the Program office at DIA_ICWWIP@dodiis.mil DIA is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to non-merit factors, such as race, national origin, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability or sexual orientation.

DEFENSE PROCUREMENT AND ACQUISITION POLICY (DPAP)

Intern Opportunities

Internships are a perfect way to get acquainted with the government approach to business management. This page provides you with numerous internship opportunities within the Army, Navy, Air Force and other defense agencies. Browse the links below to learn how to start.

Acquisition Internship Opportunities for DoD civil servant acquisition professionals:

Army

Navy

• Naval Acquisition Development Program

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1. Agency: United States Department of Energy

1. Types of Internships:The Department works to tailor each intern’s experience to the interests, and skills of the interns against the needs of Department offices. In the past, students have completed projects focusing on:
   • Policy Analysis and Evaluation
   • Research
   • Finance
   • Community Outreach
   • Intergovernmental Relations
   • Legislative Affairs
   • New media
   • Legal work
   • And a host of other projects.

1. How to Apply: Students must submit three documents before being considered for an interview:
   • A cover letter, including what particular offices interest you, keeping in mind that due to the volume of applications received, you may not be assigned to your first-choice office upon acceptance.
   • An up-to-date resume.

1. Applicants should send all three aspects of the application in one email to StudentInterns@ed.gov making sure to specify exactly what term (fall, winter/spring, summer) you are applying for.Note: For candidates interested in internships with the Office of General Counsel (OGC) please click here. If you are also interested in internships outside of OGC, you will need to submit a separate application following the instructions listed above. All interns, including those selected by OGC will be included in the internship programming.

1. Timeline: Please note that the dates below are approximate. Based on a student’s availability and school schedule, internships can begin or end before or after the dates indicated below.
   • Fall Internships
     1. Dates of program: September through December
     2. Submission Deadline: July 15
   • Spring Internships
     1. Dates of program: January through May
     2. Submission Deadline: October 1
   • Summer Internships
     1. Dates of program: May/June through July/August
     2. Submission Deadline: March 15

1. Eligibility:
   In order to apply to intern at ED, students must:
   • Be at least 16 years of age.
   • Attend an accredited educational institution, including but not limited to; high school, trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or graduate school.
     • A recent graduate is ineligible to apply unless he/she can provide confirmed proof of future enrollment.
   • Have permission from the institution at which he/she is currently enrolled to participate in internship program.
   • Be enrolled not less than half time in a course of study related to the work to be performed.

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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Pathways Program is an innovative employment program recruiting students and recent college graduates. Entry-level or internship opportunities are posted at www.usajobs.gov. Consider an extraordinary career with HUD.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The Internship Program replaces the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) and Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP). This Program is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school and while getting paid for the work performed. Students who successfully complete the program may be eligible for conversion to a permanent job in the civil service. Additional information about the Internship Program can be found at www.usajobs.gov. Here are some key provisions of the Internship Program.

Eligibility

• Current students in an accredited high school, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate.

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

• The Internship Program is primarily administered by each hiring agency.
• Agencies may hire Interns on a temporary basis for up to one year for an initial period, or for an indefinite period, to complete the educational requirement.
• Interns may work either part- or full-time.
• Each agency must sign a Participant Agreement with the Intern that sets forth the expectations for the internship.
• Intern’s job will be related to the Intern’s academic career goals or field of study.
• When the final Pathways rule takes effect this July, agencies will have to provide OPM with information regarding their internship opportunities and post information publicly about how to apply for specific positions.

RECENT GRADUATES PROGRAM

The Recent Graduates Program affords developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service to individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs. To be eligible, applicants must apply within two years of degree or certificate completion (except for veterans precluded from doing so due to their military service obligation, who will have up to six years after degree completion to apply). Successful applicants are placed in a dynamic, developmental program with the potential to lead to a civil service career in the Federal Government. The program lasts for 1 year (unless the training requirements of the position warrant a longer and more structured training program). Here are some key provisions of the Recent Graduates Program.

ELIGIBILITY

• Recent graduates who have completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution.
• Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, have as much as six years after degree completion to apply.

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

• The Recent Graduates Program is administered primarily by each hiring agency.
• Each agency must sign a Participant Agreement with the Recent Graduate that sets forth the expectations for the Program.
• When the final Pathways rule takes effect this July, agencies will have to provide OPM with information regarding their opportunities and post information publicly about how to apply for specific positions.

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Listed below are the summer 2017 Summer Law Intern Program participating components. Applicants must meet Summer Law Intern Program eligibility requirements for all positions listed below. Some offices, in particular the Office of the Solicitor General and the Office of Legal Counsel, impose additional eligibility criteria (e.g., judicial clerkship requirements). Applicants must meet any additional eligibility criteria specified by a hiring component by the application deadline.

Antitrust Division | Civil Division | Executive Office for Immigration Review | Federal Bureau of Prisons | Office of Information Policy | Office of Justice Programs (Office for Civil Rights) | Office of Legal Counsel | Office of the Solicitor General | Professional Responsibility Advisory Office | Tax Division | U.S. Parole Com

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FIND VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Please search the volunteer internship opportunities and apply directly to the hiring organization following the application instructions listed in the vacancy announcement.

HOW MANY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE?

Every year over 1,800 volunteer legal interns serve in Justice components and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices throughout the country. Approximately 800 legal interns volunteer during the academic year, and roughly 1000 volunteer during the summer.

WHERE ARE THE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES LOCATED?

Justice has a presence in almost every major city in the country. There are 94 U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and 95 U.S. Trustees’ Offices throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam, and Northern Mariana Islands; and 59 Immigration Courts in 27 states and U.S. territories. Some organizations only offer employment opportunities in Washington, D.C. Other organizations, such as the Antitrust Division, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the Environment and Natural Resources Division, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, have field offices located in various cities across the country. Contact information for each U.S. Attorney’s Office is at http://www.justice.gov/usao/district. More information about Department field office locations is available on the DOJ Offices by State Chart.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR VOLUNTEER LEGAL INTERN POSITIONS?

Any law student enrolled at least half-time, and who has completed at least one semester of law school is eligible to apply for volunteer internship positions at any time. First-year law students who have not completed their first semester may apply for volunteer internships after December 1. Part-time law students and joint-degree candidates may also apply for volunteer internship positions. Law school graduation terminates eligibility for volunteer positions except for graduate law students who are enrolled at least half time and not practicing law.

IS COURSE CREDIT OR A MONETARY STIPEND AVAILABLE THROUGH MY SCHOOL?

Volunteer legal internships may qualify either for course credit or as part of a law school’s work-study program. In addition, some schools sponsor public interest fellowships or other programs where legal interns receive a stipend for public interest work. Interested students should contact their law school for specific information and requirements.

IS IT POSSIBLE TO SERVE MORE THAN ONE VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIP?

Yes, but be careful about the timing. Working at the Department requires access to DOJ information, DOJ IT systems, and DOJ facilities. Security regulations permit short term access for not more than six months. Beyond six months, or for two short term appointments within a 12 month period, a background investigation is required. In some cases, organizations sponsoring legal interns may not be in a position to justify the time and cost of the BI process in these short term employment situations. If you have served in a prior DOJ internship/externship and are considering a second DOJ internship within 12 months of the start of the first internship, we encourage you to raise this issue with the hiring component prior to accepting an offer.

HOW CAN SOMEONE APPLY?

Each participating office conducts its legal internship program independently and has its own internal deadlines and requirements. Students must apply directly to each office in which they have an interest. Although application requirements vary, offices typically request a resume, cover letter, and law school transcript.

Most Justice components and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices have early application deadlines, so interested law students should plan to apply at least four to five months in advance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Conditions of Employment (Hiring Process, Policies, Requirements)
• Components, Offices and U.S. Attorney’s Offices
• Disability Hiring

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Consular Fellows – Spanish – Got Spanish? Apply for the Consular Fellows Program. When hired, you will be eligible for a salary incentive and the student loan repayment program.

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HOW TO GET AN INTERNSHIP AT EPA

Paid internships

• EPA internships paid by EPA
• EPA internships paid by other organizations

Unpaid (volunteer) internships

• General information
• Specific opportunities

**Generally, EPA internships, whether paid or unpaid, are limited to U.S. citizens only. **

PAID INTERNSHIPS: PAID BY EPA

EPA hires high school and college interns for administrative/clerical positions as well as technical positions in areas such as life sciences, program or policy analysis, and engineering. Most positions have salaries ranging from the GS-2 to GS-7 level. All internships paid by EPA appear in the government-wide USAJobs.gov portal. Most internship opportunities for the summer are advertised in March, April and May but some may be advertised earlier.

• You can start your search on the USAJobs.gov Pathways for Students page.
• You can also view and narrow your search results using the search criteria on the left side of the page.
  • Note that positions are typically open for 1-2 weeks only, so act fast!
  • Locations are all over the nation; check specific listings for location(s).
  • Many positions require at least 640 hours of work (about 16 weeks); check specific listings before you apply to ensure that you can meet all requirements.
• Paid summer internships: Some positions are designated as “student trainee” or “summer student hire” so try searching for those phrases if you are looking for a summer job. You might also see internships listed under the position descriptions “program support specialist” or “management support clerk.” Many positions are only open for a three-day-long application period, so BEFORE you spot a position in which you’re interested,
  • upload your resume, and
  • upload report cards, transcripts, verification of enrollment and/or a letter of good academic standing. That way you will be ready to complete the application quickly when you see a position in which you’re interested. Review more information about how to apply for EPA jobs.

PAID INTERNSHIPS: PAID BY ORGANIZATIONS OTHER THAN EPA

Certain academic institutions and non-profits sponsor and pay for internships, where each intern is assigned to an office in federal government and/or industry. In some instances, the cost is covered by the tuition you have already paid to your college or university. EPA has agreements with the organizations listed below. Note that not all of these organizations place interns with EPA every year:

• Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Internships
• National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Internships
• Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) internships: see information on the EPA Fellowships page
• The Washington Center (TWC) Internships
• Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities (WRP): Home page

UNPAID (VOLUNTEER) INTERNSHIPS: GENERAL INFORMATION

2011 intern Jennifer Woods heads down one of the longest escalators in the Western Hemisphere to her job in EPA’s Office of Sustainable Communities.

Unpaid (volunteer) internships are offered by individual EPA offices in Washington and around the nation. A few offices sponsor well-developed volunteer programs. More commonly, offices do not have centralized volunteer internship coordination; particular managers looking for volunteer help may advertise only through job fairs, college guidance or career planning offices, and/or EPA information sessions at colleges.

If you are interested in an unpaid internship, contact:

• your college guidance or career planning office, since they may have a partnership with a specific EPA office to provide interns, and
• EPA offices in which you are particularly interested in working.

At EEOC, we work to ensure that employees and applicants enjoy the opportunity to compete, advance and succeed on a level playing field, without regard to race, skin color, gender, religion, national origin, disability or age.

Internships at EEOC are designed to provide high school, college, graduate and law students with the opportunity to gain hands on experience working on challenging projects and/or cases involving issues of federal anti-discrimination law. Interns work closely with experienced attorneys and specialists on a variety of diverse assignments. Intern work assignments include legal research and writing, research and analysis of public policy developments, correspondence with Commission stakeholders on a range of discrimination-related issues, and assistance with charge intake and investigations. We encourage students of all majors to apply as our internship allows students to explore career fields in public service while gaining superior work experience.

Internships are generally offered year-round on a rolling admission basis. Internships are unpaid volunteer positions, but we will work with students who are interested in applying for external stipends or academic credit.

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The FBI Honors Internship Program is one of the most prestigious and competitive internships in the country. This 10-week paid summer experience immerses graduate students pursuing JDs, MBAs, MDs, and PhDs in unique experiences that combine law enforcement with national security and intelligence. Open to all academic backgrounds, the FBI places students in a wide range of fields that match their background and studies. Working with Special Agents and other professionals in our Washington, D.C. headquarters or in our field offices nationwide, students will be able to try out an FBI career and actively contribute to the protection of the United States.

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Must be a Florida resident or be enrolled in a Florida school at the time of application. Applicants must have received their bachelor’s degree prior to beginning the internship.

Documents can be emailed to internprogram@myfloridahouse.gov, faxed to 850.410.0095, or sent to the address on this page.

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WORKING AT FIRE

With offices situated in the Old City section of Philadelphia next to Independence Hall and in the Capitol Hill area of Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, FIRE offers two lively working environments with a staff committed to defending student and faculty rights on college campuses across the country. FIRE’s working environment promotes a culture in which the employee will receive a well-rounded experience that familiarizes the individual not only with FIRE’s activities, but also with the philosophical and legal foundations of FIRE’s work. If you’re interested in working at FIRE, please see our open positions below.

JACKSON LEGAL FELLOWSHIP

FIRE is seeking an energetic individual to serve as our next Justice Robert H. Jackson Legal Fellow. Working closely with FIRE’s Vice President of Legal and Public Advocacy, Jackson Fellows produce legal scholarship on issues central to FIRE’s mission.

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GlobalSecurity.org is an Alexandria, VA, based research organization that focuses on defense, space and intelligence issues. We provide research, analysis and commentary to the news media, military, and public at large. GlobalSecurity.org is on the cutting edge of research and analysis, and by publishing our analysis on our website we are, in minute ways, affecting the moves of world players.

We accept applications for internships to supplement our small staff on a rolling basis. Internships are open to highly-qualified undergraduate and graduate students as well as recent graduates.

Responsibilities for interns would include website development, research, and analysis. Unlike other internships, successful candidates should not expect to languish away in mail or copy rooms, nor will they spend their whole days answering letters or phones. Extensive experience with programming is not required but a familiarity with computers and the internet is a necessity. If you’re afraid of the computer, this is probably not the place for you.

Internships take place at our offices in Alexandria, Virginia. We are unable to offer any type of remote internship. Internships are open to US citizens/residents or individuals authorized to work in the United States. Non-US citizens/residents are responsible for their own travel and visa arrangements. GlobalSecurity.org does not serve as a sponsor for internship work authorization.

Internships are unpaid. GlobalSecurity.org cannot offer financial compensation to interns, but does offer a positive work environment that is unlike anything one may ever experience. Hours are extremely flexible as our offices are open seven days a week, thus allowing students to work around their busy schedules. Most importantly, we offer our interns the opportunity to work in an office that is in the thick of things, not only supplying analysis to media organizations, but often making news.

If you are interested in applying for an intern position at GlobalSecurity.org please send the following:

• cover letter
• resume
• short writing sample
• dates of availability
• 2 letters of recommendation and/or references

While we do not have a fixed submission deadline, we do have a limited number of spots. Applicants are therefore encouraged to submit their application materials early.

Internship applications should be directed to:

Internship Coordinator
GlobalSecurity.org
300 N. Washington St
Ste B-100
Alexandria, VA 22314
Via E-Mail: info@globalsecurity.org
Fax: 703 548-2424

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Global Ties U.S. is currently accepting applications.

Our volunteer intern positions are for rising undergraduate juniors through graduate level students. Successful applicants are invited to work with Global Ties U.S. for one academic semester (spring, summer, or fall), and will be expected to take on a significant role with the organization. Global Ties U.S. provides supplemental learning opportunities to the undergraduate and graduate students’ educational and professional careers. The internships and fellowships provide interns with skills that can be can be used in multiple employment settings. Please note, Global Ties U.S. cannot help non-U.S. citizens obtain visas.

Internship start and end dates can vary slightly, with advanced notification, depending on the accepted intern’s schedule. Internships are unpaid, volunteer positions.

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CBO is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. CBO encourages women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

What do CBO interns do?

CBO interns participate in a paid 10-week program where they contribute to analysis in one of CBO’s divisions. Assignments are determined largely on the basis of students’ interests, knowledge, and academic background.

In addition, interns participate in an educational program that includes briefings on the work that we do and the way we do it. CBO interns are also afforded networking opportunities with budget and policy professionals.

How can I prepare for a CBO internship?

Previous interns describe the following experiences and skills as valuable in preparing for their CBO internships:

• Course work in economics, public finance, public budgeting, microeconomics, econometrics, data analytics, and public health
• Projects involving SAS (or other statistical programs) and large data sets
• Independent research
• Strong writing skills
• Interest in understanding the federal budget process
• Other policy internships and participation in student government

What are the qualifications for the summer internship program?

You should:

• Be pursuing a graduate degree in economics, public policy, health policy, finance, data science, or a related field
• Have solid writing skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Have exceptional interpersonal and analytical skills
• Be familiar with computer programming, statistics, econometrics, or other quantitative methods

Often, CBO seeks summer interns in other disciplines, such as budget and financial management, information technology, communications, and human resources. Qualifications and deadlines for those positions differ.

Applicants who have already completed their degree program are encouraged to view our current job openings.

What is the application process?

Each January, CBO begins accepting applications for its Summer Internship Program. All applications must be submitted online by the application deadline. Only completed applications will be considered. When you apply:

• Submit your cover letter and résumé
• Upload a transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
• Provide contact information for two references

Can noncitizens apply?

Federal legislation permits CBO to hire permanent residents who are seeking citizenship and certain other asylees and refugees, as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B). Please contact careers@cbo.gov if you have questions about employment eligibility before submitting an application.

How does CBO select interns?

CBO selects interns on the basis of:

• Academic achievement
• Relevance of your academic training to CBO’s work
• Relevance of your experience and skills to the available projects
• Relevant work experience

When are interns selected?

Applications are reviewed in March and interns are selected by mid-April. Candidates to whom we are unable to extend an internship will receive an email informing them of their status.

Only occasionally does CBO offer internships during the academic year. You can register to receive job alerts if fall or spring semester opportunities become available.

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The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office and prepare them for future public service opportunities.

The White House Internship Program’s mission is to make the “People’s House” accessible to future leaders from around the nation.

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COMMUNICATIONS AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS INTERNSHIP (ONGOING)

The Office of Communications and Government Affairs offers unpaid internship opportunities for those seeking experience working on publications and media relations.

LEGAL INTERNSHIP (ONGOING)

Part-time internship available in the Office of the General Counsel in the fall, spring, and summer. Positions are open until filled.

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Our ideal applicants will be interested in exploring lasting careers in social justice, will be conversational and persuasive writers, and have a deep belief in intersectional, equitable solutions. Although we are not explicitly limiting our applicant pool, we believe that rising juniors, seniors, recent graduates, and first year master’s students will gain the most out of this program.

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Interns are placed in Leadership Institute departments, including Campus Reform, Political Training, International Training, LI Studios, Technology, Development, and more. Interns receive personal mentoring from their supervisors and complete high-priority projects.

Interns attend all LI trainings free of charge, host conservative leaders at private weekly dinners, visit Members of Congress on Capitol Hill, and experience all that D.C. has to offer. Each intern leads a discussion on a book that has shaped the conservative movement. No two days in the office are the same.

AN LI INTERNSHIP INCLUDES:

• Free housing at the Sacher House, located a short, 10-minute walk from LI
• $825 stipend per month
• Free tuition to all LI trainings for one year
• $200 book allowance to build your conservative library
• Private dinners and lunches with conservative VIPs
• Projects of high responsibility
• Priority status in LI’s Employment Placement Services

HOW TO APPLY

1. Review frequently asked questions about applying for LI’s intern program.
2. Complete a new jobseeker profile on ConservativeJobs.com.
3. Attend the Leadership Institute’s Youth Leadership School, the boot camp of politics for young conservatives.

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The City of Philadelphia’s Mayor’s Internship Program (MIP) is an opportunity for undergraduates who would have completed their sophomore year by the start of the program and graduate-level students to learn about and contribute to the city government managing operations for the nation’s 5th largest municipality.

During their tenure, Mayor’s Interns are assigned substantive projects and tasks providing research, administrative, and staff assistance to City officials in various departments across the City of Philadelphia municipal government. Interns are also provided the opportunity to learn about careers in government, hear from leaders in City government, and visit City facilities and operations. MIP offers real work experience while exposing participants to the diverse functions and operations of a large municipal government.

The students selected to be Mayor’s Interns come from across the country and represent a diverse range of majors and interests. For instance, recent Mayor’s Interns have attended the following colleges and universities:

• Brandeis University
• Bryn Mawr College
• Carnegie Mellon University
• Drexel University
• George Washington University
• Harvard University
• LaSalle University
• Middlebury College
• New York University
• Penn State University
• Rice University
• Rutgers University
• St. Joseph’s University
• Syracuse University
• Temple University
• University of Albany
• University of Pennsylvania
• University of Pittsburgh
• Vassar College
• Villanova University
• West Chester University
• Yale University

WORK COMPONENT

Interns are assigned to work in one department for the duration of the internship program. Placements are made based on background, interests, and overall match with the host department. Representing a wide-range of government operations, a partial list of last year’s host departments include:

• City Treasurer’s Office
• Department of Behavioral Health/Intellectual Disability Services
• Department of Human Services
• Department of Public Health
• Finance Department
• Licenses & Inspections
• Managing Director’s Office
• Mayor’s Office of Community Empowerment & Opportunity
• Office of Leadership Investment
• Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy
• Office of Housing and Community Development
• Office of the City Controller
• Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health & Opportunity
• Parks & Recreation
• PhillyRising
• Revenue
• The Philadelphia Police Department

Interns work on a variety of projects and tasks in their host department and have the opportunity to work closely with managers within the department. Examples of potential tasks include:

• Program planning
• Research and analysis
• Data compilation and entry
• Constituent services
• Field work
• Grant writing
• Correspondence

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The Miami-Dade County Executive Internship Program offers juniors and seniors in our colleges and universities the opportunity to meet the County’s leadership and get a first-hand look at County government.

Through structured workshops and professional mentoring from senior management, students will learn County governance and will participate in well-planned and organized practical projects that match their educational objectives.

The program’s ultimate goal is to prepare and develop a strong group of future leaders for our County’s municipal governments, but it will also better position students for future job opportunities.

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The National Academy of Social Insurance (NASI), a non-profit, nonpartisan organization made up of the nation’s leading experts on social insurance, is uniquely qualified to provide students with challenging internship opportunities. These are nationally-competitive internships with a select number of placements made each year. To find out more about the specific internship programs, click on the links below or contact us at internships@nasi.org.

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Eileen P. Sweeney devoted her life to improving the lives of people with disabilities, children, battered women, the poor, and the elderly. Her early Washington career was devoted to disability issues and she played a key role in achieving the disability benefit reforms of 1983 and 1984. She subsequently turned her attention to other vulnerable populations, the needs of children, those served by the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, and the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs.

The National Academy of Social Insurance (NASI), in partnership with the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) established the Eileen Sweeney Graduate Internship in honor and memory of Eileen. Graduate students aspiring to a career in social policy with a focus on disability are urged to apply for this 12-week summer semester internship. A student will be awarded the internship based on nationwide recruitment and a competitive selection process.

The Sweeney Graduate Intern will have the opportunity to:

• Work with leading disability policy experts;
• Gain valuable work experience; and
• Make professional contacts and attend relevant seminars, and symposia.

The Sweeney Graduate Intern will be based at the National Academy of Social Insurance, 1200 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Suite 830, Washington, DC 20036

To apply for the Eileen Sweeney Graduate Internship in Disability Policy, please submit the following:

1. Completed Online Internship Application
2. A one-page cover letter that explains your interest in the internship program and answers the following questions:
   • In your own words, how would you define social insurance and its role in your family’s life?
   • To what extent have you studied social insurance programs?
   • What special skills or qualifications will you bring to your placement?
   • On what types of assignments do you perform best? (e.g. research, writing, statistics, computer applications, organizing etc.)
   • How will this experience relate to your future career plans?
3. Resume
4. Official transcript (if you are a graduate student, submit a copy of your undergraduate and graduate course work to date)
5. Three professional and/or academic written letters of recommendation with contact information
6. A five to ten page writing sample which reflects the type and quality of work you have done

Mail to:
Internship Programs
National Academy of Social Insurance
1200 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Suite 830
Washington, DC 20036

Applications will be considered incomplete if any information is missing as of the deadline.

For additional information, contact NASI’s Internship Coordinator at (202) 452-8097 or internships@nasi.org.

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NLIHC accepts applications for internship positions for fall (Sept-Dec), winter/spring (Jan-April/May) and summer semesters (June-August) on an ongoing basis. Interns are highly valued and fully integrated into our staff work. We seek students who are passionate about social justice issues, with excellent writing and interpersonal skills.

The available positions are:

• Policy Intern. Tracks new legislation, attends and summarizes Congressional hearings for Memo to Members, participates in visits to Congressional offices, and develops materials for use in lobbying the House and Senate to accomplish NLIHC’s policy agenda. Updates the Congressional database.
• Organizing Intern. Assists with grassroots organizing efforts for the United for Homes campaign and other legislative efforts. Assists with membership recruitment/retention efforts and internal database upkeep.
• Research Intern. Assists in ongoing quantitative and qualitative research projects, writes weekly articles on current research for Memo to Members, attends briefings, and responds to research inquiries.
• Communications/Media Intern. Prepares and distributes press materials, assists with media research and outreach for publication releases, and works on social media projects. Maintains the media database and tracks press hits.
• Graphic Design Intern. Assists with sending out e-communications using MailChimp; updating collateral print material such as brochures, flyers, factsheets and a variety of other projects using the Adobe Creative Suite. The intern will also update content on the NLIHC website and will help update the Coalition’s Social Media sites and blog. Please provide 3-5 design samples and/or link to online portfolio for consideration.

A cover letter, resume, and writing sample are required for consideration. They should be included as attachments to your email. In your cover letter, please specify the position(s) and semester for which you applying.

Interested students should send their materials to: Paul Kealey, Chief Operating Officer, National Low Income Housing Coalition, 1000 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005 at pkealey@nlihc.org.

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1. Description: City government internships allow students to make important contributions to the City while participating in a challenging and rewarding work experience. To complement the work experience, all summer graduate and undergraduate interns participate in a special seminar series that features top City officials presenting overviews of municipal government, specific agencies, and the latest issues confronting the City.

1. Eligibility: To participate in the summer internship opportunities in City agencies graduate students must be currently enrolled or accepted into a graduate program and undergraduate students must be enrolled in college or university.

1. Application Process: Please refer to the Eligibility, Application Process, and Summer Housing link above on how to apply directly to the participating agencies.

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The New York State Assembly Intern Committee sponsors the Graduate Internship at the State Capital starting every January.

The GRADUATE INTERNSHIP provides full-time research or policy analysis positions with Assembly leaders, committees and research staffs.

The Assembly Graduate Internship provides research and policy development experiences for up to ten qualified graduate students. Approximately one third of the participants in the Internship have moved into other positions in state government. The Assembly Intern Committee affords graduate students a unique professional learning experience. Graduate Scholars are required to attend Issue Policy Forums and the course provided by the Professor-in-Residence. Graduate Scholars have the opportunity to develop their understanding of the legislative process and New York State government and to apply their ideas and research skills in the legislative process.

Deadline: Mid – March to mid-April of each year.

Website: http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/72041.htm

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The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) provides recent graduates with challenging research opportunities that will prepare them for a career in the scientific workforce and give them laboratory knowledge they can use in pursuit of advanced degrees. As a result, recent bachelor’s and master’s degree graduates are in a position to gain invaluable research experience that takes them beyond entry-level understanding.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECENT GRADUATES

In addition to the full slate of scholarships, internships, and other research programs ORISE sponsors for recent graduates, there are also a limited number of positions with immediate availability for students who have recently completed a science or engineering degree.

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The Pathways Programs offer clear paths to Federal internships for students from high school through post-graduate school and to careers for recent graduates, and provide meaningful training and career development opportunities for individuals who are at the beginning of their Federal service. As a student or recent graduate, you can begin your career in the Federal government by choosing the path that best describes you and where you are in your academics:

• Internship Program: This program is for current students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions from high school to graduate level, with paid opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school. Additional information about the Internship Program.

• Recent Graduates Program: This program is for individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs and seek a dynamic, career development program with training and mentorship. To be eligible, applicants must apply within two years of degree or certificate completion (except for veterans precluded from doing so due to their military service obligation, who will have up to six years to apply). Additional information about the Recent Graduates Program.

• Presidential Management Fellows Program: For more than three decades, the PMF Program has been the Federal government’s premier leadership development program for advanced degree candidates. This program is now for individuals who have received a qualifying advanced degree within the preceding two years. For complete program information, visit: www.pmf.gov.

For additional information on the Pathways Programs overall, please visit OPM’s Students and Recent Graduates page.

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OVERVIEW

The Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s Fiscal Internship program engages students with fiscal policy by providing them with first-hand research experience at reputable public policy institutions in Washington D.C. Over the summer, PGPF Fiscal Interns will have the opportunity to:

• Live and work in our nation’s capital
• Gain substantive policy research experience at a leading organization
• Work under the direct supervision of a respected scholar
• Join a diverse community of experts and students interested in budgetary and economic issues

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The PGPF Fiscal Internship program offers full-time paid internships to a select group of college and graduate students interested in fiscal policy. Interns live and work in Washington D.C. for ten weeks during the summer while gaining professional experience, skills, and contacts that will serve them throughout their careers.

To inquire about next year’s Internship opportunity, contact the Program Director at fiscalinternship@pgpf.org.

Eligibility

Rising juniors, seniors and graduate students are eligible to apply. Students must have taken at least two courses in economics, math, statistics or political science, and have a working fluency with numbers. Experience with Microsoft Excel is highly recommended.

Required Application Materials

• Résumé
• Personal Statement
• Statement of Policy Interest
• Unofficial copy of school transcript
• Contact information for two academic or professional references

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The City of Philadelphia’s Mayor’s Internship Program (MIP) is an opportunity for undergraduates who would have completed their sophomore year by the start of the program and graduate-level students to learn about and contribute to the city government managing operations for the nation’s 5th largest municipality.

During their tenure, Mayor’s Interns are assigned substantive projects and tasks providing research, administrative, and staff assistance to City officials in various departments across the City of Philadelphia municipal government. Interns are also provided the opportunity to learn about careers in government, hear from leaders in City government, and visit City facilities and operations. MIP offers real work experience while exposing participants to the diverse functions and operations of a large municipal government.

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The city of Phoenix Management Intern Program is a nationally recognized program that has been training future municipal leaders since 1950. This will be the 65th class of the program. More than 175 former participants have achieved success in all levels of government as well as in the private sector. If you are interested in a rewarding and challenging public service career, this is an excellent opportunity to apply to work in an award-winning, world-renowned municipal corporation in one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the United States.

Our full-time program is similar to a one-year, paid fellowship. The current recruitment is open to talented individuals holding a master’s degree or those who will satisfactorily complete all coursework for a master’s degree by the deadline date. City employees are encouraged to apply.

A WIDE RANGE OF EXPERIENCES

If selected, you will learn about every facet of a large, urban, complex city operation from the ground up. During this exciting, and fast-paced year, you will:

• Work on a variety of assignments and projects that affect our community of 1.6 million residents.
• Gain exposure to innovative best practices in an our award-winning organization through your rotations in the City Manager’s Office and a department that provides direct service to the community.
• Participate in the process of setting city policy by staffing City Council meetings.
• Use research and writing skills by studying an issue, recommending solutions and drafting a management report.
• Work directly with residents and city staff on service delivery to the public.

Some of the projects completed by past participants include:

• Providing staff support for the Pension Reform Task Force
• Conducting benchmark studies on weighted voting in regional governments
• Assisting in developing the city’s Sustainability Action Plan
• Analyzing best practices for apprehending real time graffiti vandals
• Developing a project-tracking database for the 2010 Census Complete Count Committee activities.

HOW TO APPLY

To find a detailed listing of application requirements and to apply, go to the Management Intern job announcement posted on the city’s current job opportunities portal. The recruitment for the 2016-17 internship program closes, Monday, Jan. 25, 2016.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

• We typically receive more than 125 applications a year from talented individuals of all backgrounds from throughout the United States and the city organization.
• The city usually selects two to three individuals a year. They will work together as a class and on individual assignments throughout the program year.
• Application packets will be evaluated on all completed materials submitted. This will include successful presentation of requested information and job-related factors such as writing skills and commitment to public service or local government.
• The results of the initial screening process will be sent to your primary email address.
• In March, 8-12 semifinalists will be invited to an interview.
• Selections are anticipated to be made in April.

The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program is a flagship leadership development program at the entry-level for advanced degree candidates. Created more than three decades ago, the Program attracts and selects from among the best candidates and is designed to develop a cadre of potential Federal Government leaders. Here are some key provisions of the PMF Program.

ELIGIBILITY

• Individuals who have completed within the past two years, a qualifying advanced degree (e.g., masters or professional degree).
• An individual may apply for the PMF Program more than once as long as he or she meets the eligibility criteria. However, if an individual becomes a Finalist and subsequently applies for the PMF Program during the next open announcement, the individual will forfeit his or her status as a Finalist.

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

• The PMF Program is centrally administered by the PMF Program Office within OPM.
• OPM announces the opportunity to apply for the PMF Program (usually in the late summer or early fall).
• Applicants go through a rigorous assessment process to determine Finalists.
• OPM selects Finalists based on an evaluation of each candidate’s experience and accomplishments according to his or her application and results of the assessments.
• PM publishes and provides agencies with the list of Finalists.
• Agencies provide OPM with information about their PMF opportunities and can post PMF appointment opportunities for those who are Finalists on the PMF website year-round. In addition, a job fair is typically held for Finalists each year.
• Finalists who obtain an appointment as a PMF serve in a two-year excepted service position.

AFTER PROGRAM COMPLETION

• After successful Program completion and job performance, the PMF may be converted to a permanent position (or, in some limited circumstances a term appointment lasting 1-4 years) in the competitive service.

STUDENT VOLUNTEER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

This program hires students to work in the Department as volunteers (in an unpaid capacity) for valuable work experience directly related to their academic field of study. Students may receive educational credit for their internship.

ELIGIBILITY

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Enrolled in at least half-time academic or vocational and technical course load in an accredited educational institution.
• Be able to provide a letter of verification from your educational institution showing proof of current enrollment in school.
• Requires formal agreement by student, the school, and HUD.
• Work experience must relate to academic study.

For specific information on the Pathways Program, please contact OCHCO’s Special Employment Programs Office on (202) 402-6838.

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The Burton C. Gray Memorial Internship program runs year-round in the Washington, D.C. office. Interns work for 12 weeks and receive a $5,000 stipend.

The job includes reporting and writing for Reason and Reason.com, helping with research, proofreading, and other tasks. Previous interns have gone on to work at such places as The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, ABC News, and Reason itself.

To apply, send your résumé, up to five writing samples (preferably published clips), and a cover letter by the deadline below to:

Gray Internship
Reason
1747 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20009

Electronic applications can be sent to intern@reason.com, please include “Gray Internship Application” and the season for which you are applying in the subject line.

Summer Internships begin in June, application deadline March 1

Fall Internships begin in September, application deadline July 1

Spring Internships begin in January, application deadline November 1

Internship dates are flexible.

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A listing of federal careers and internships are available for students and recent graduates. New opportunities will appear on USAJOBS as agencies post them.

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A wide variety of internships are available in government offices, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit companies. Sample internships are listed below; however, you are not limited to these opportunities!

During the internship placement process, Washington Internship Institute staff will work with you to find and apply for internships that fit your interests and qualifications. After doing phone interviews, you choose the internship that’s right for you. If you have questions about the placement process or potential options, please contact us.

Please note that some government agencies and high-profile organizations have early application deadlines. For best results, apply early!

Accounting, Business, Economics, and Finance | Criminal Justice and Criminology | Communications and Journalism | Education | Environmental Studies | Gender and Women’s Studies | Humanities: History, English, Art | Pre-Med, Public Health, and Health Policy | Psychology and Social Work

As an intern, you’ll obtain practical experience by spending four full days per week at your internship site.

You’re not just getting coffee and making copies: you’re doing real work.

Interns have:

• attended congressional hearings and briefings for their internships on Capitol Hill
• responded to trade inquiries at the US Department of Commerce
• composed blog posts and op-eds at the Sierra Club
• helped plan gala events
• conducted research at the Library of Congress
• implemented training sessions at the Smithsonian Institution
• assisted in efforts to develop an AIDS vaccine at the National Institutes of Health

Throughout your experience, you’re making connections between your classwork and your professional work–and making connections to people who are in your line of work.

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The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office, and prepare them for future public service opportunities.

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GENDER AND GLOBAL SECURITY INTERN

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.

An internship at World Vision is an opportunity for you to explore career paths in the nonprofit sector.

We promise that you won’t get stuck by the copy machine, or running to Starbucks for your manager. Your time is valuable here! And because we value your contributions to the organization, we also provide a stipend to help with some of your living expenses.

We want to help you develop your professional skills and grow in your faith while putting your passions to good use. If you’ve always wanted to see the inner workings of a large non-profit — then World Vision is the place for you!

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SHAPE THE FUTURE

The AIPAC Fellows Program is an exclusive initiative that selects elite, highly motivated, recent college graduates to help build the organization’s base of committed pro-Israel advocates. Fellows will be tasked with helping grow the donor base by meeting with prospective AIPAC members to explain the value of AIPAC and the urgency of helping to keep the U.S. strong and Israel secure.

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER

In addition to working for one of the most effective and influential lobbying organizations in the country, Fellows will receive advanced development training and insight into policy that is shaping America’s future. The program also offers the opportunity to network with AIPAC senior staff and lay leaders. At the successful conclusion of the two-year program, AIPAC will assist with job placement, whether it’s at AIPAC or beyond.

MORE ABOUT THE FELLOWS PROGRAM

The AIPAC Fellows Program requires a two-year commitment from accepted applicants. Fellows will receive an annual salary package and benefits. Fellows will work out of offices in the metropolitan areas of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, New York, NY, Baltimore, MD or Los Angeles, CA. Applicants will be carefully evaluated through a multi-stage application and interview process.

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The oldest and most prestigious congressional fellowship devoted to its original objective of expanding knowledge and awareness of Congress. For nine months, select political scientists, journalists, doctors, federal executives and international scholars gain “hands on” un Congressional Fellowship Program Celebrating 61 Years of Expanding Knowledge of Congress.

Founded in 1953, the APSA Congressional Fellowship Program is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious congressional fellowship. More than fifty years later, the program remains devoted to its original objective of expanding knowledge and awareness of Congress.

For nine months, select political scientists, journalists, doctors, federal executives and international scholars gain “hands on” understanding of the legislative process by serving on congressional staffs. Through this unique opportunity, the Association enhances public understanding of policy-making and improves the quality of scholarship, teaching and reporting on American national politics.

Learn more:

• The Fellowship Experience- How to Apply
• Current Roster of Congressional Fellows- History of the APSA Congressional Fellowship Program

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THE FUND’S PURPOSE

A fellowship competition designed to increase the number of minority Ph.D.’s in political science and to encourage institutions to provide financial assistance to them.Named in honor of the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize winner and former APSA President, Ralph J. Bunche, the Ralph Bunche Summer Institute (RBSI) program goal is to encourage students to pursue academic careers in political science by helping to:

• Enhance participants’ writing, research, and analytical skills and make them more competitive applicants for graduate school admissions and financial assistance
• Improve the students’ use of computers for statistical analysis of research data used in the study of political science
• Expose interested and engaged students to issues in the discipline and profession of political science
• Introduce participants to leading political scientists

Inform promising students about political science career opportunities and encourage applications to Ph.D. programs in political science.

The Minority Fellows Program (MFP) is a fellowship competition for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds applying to or in the early stages of doctoral programs in political science. The MFP was established in 1969 (originally as the Black Graduate Fellowship) to increase the number of minority scholars in the discipline.

MINORITY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM TRAVEL GRANT APPLICATION

Review eligibility requirements and application here.

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Have you ever wondered what really goes on inside City Hall? Questioned why your city chose its policing strategy? Pondered how your tax dollars were being spent? Wished you could decide what potholes got repaired and what roads got re-paved — and how quickly? Developed a new way to help underprivileged children in your community?

If you are a college senior or recent college graduate, here’s your chance to try your hand at running your city. Spend a year inside the highest levels of city government and see how it works from the inside out. Be part of the policy decisions, from creation to design to evaluation to implementation. Be a part of the solution. Be a City Hall Fellow.

Interested in applying for a future program? Want to be the first to know when that is? Fill out the below form and we’ll send you a reminder your senior year. We promise not to spam you.

THE FELLOWSHIP EXPERIENCE

Our primary initiative is a 12-month-long, post-college, pre-graduate school Fellowship program that integrates hands-on, full-time work local government work experience with intensive, comprehensive, real-politic-focused training in how cities work and the people, issues and organizations that influence local policy. Our Fellows spend their service year working on high-need, high-impact municipal initiatives in cities where they have personal ties.

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE SERVING IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT

We group Fellows in cohorts within a partner city or metropolitan region. During their service year, each Fellow works full-time as a special project assistant for a senior local government administrator or official. Fellows are matched to work placements based on the host government’s immediate needs and the Fellow’s skills. Our proprietary placement process ensures that new talent is spread throughout government agencies, not concentrated solely in high-profile political offices. Check out the Fellows’ bio pages to see the types of placements our Fellows have and the work they do.

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Capital City Fellows Program (CCFP) is a mayoral initiative to attract recent graduates of master’s degree programs who are interested in public service to work for the city of Washington, DC. Selected Fellows are appointed for 18-month during which they may complete three six-month rotations in different city agencies within the government operations, health and human services, public safety and justice, planning and economic development or education clusters.

In addition to on-the-job training in their host agencies, our Fellows are given unique opportunities to meet with high-level city officials; participate in educational and professional development training and seminars; and the Individual Development Plan Self-Assessment. Our program prepares Fellows to meet the challenges of local government public service and develops management talent for the city. Fellows begin their service in October of each year and are selected through a competitive application process.

Salary Range: Capital City Fellows receive an initial appointment in the Excepted Service pay schedule (ES-0301-4) at a salary of fifty-six thousand eight hundred twenty-one ($56,821) for the first year with a 4 percent increase in the second year contingent upon a satisfactory performance rating and funding.

Brief Description of Duties: Performs a variety of assignments designed specifically to continue enhancing the Capital City Fellow’s public service values, leadership knowledge and skills and managerial abilities in such areas as public policy making, planning and management issues relating to the mission of his/her assigned agency. Plans, organizes and executes tasks, assignments and responsibilities with minimal guidance. Organizes, leads, prepares and presents complex, analytical written documents and oral reports and briefings for officials at all operating levels of the city government. Develops and maintains contacts and liaisons with various senior officials and staff at all operating levels of the District government. Participates in required Capital City Fellows Program (CCFP) activities including, but not limited to, seminars, policy briefings, brown bag lunches, site visits, and hearings. Completes CCFP assignments including, among other things, biweekly reports, presentations to other Fellows, agency and CCFP-specific Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and program evaluations.

An individualized job description/list of duties will be used in conjunction with this duty statement to fully define the nature and scope of the developmental assignment within the host agency.

Employment Benefits: This is a “time-limit”, Excepted Service Appointment Not-to-Exceed 18 months. Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the District of Columbia government’s retirement plan. However, if selectee was previously employed in the District of Columbia government under an appointment for which he/she was eligible for Civil Service Retirement (CSR), contributors to CSR will resume upon reemployment. Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to participate in the Capital City Fellows Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must have a master’s degree or will complete degree by October 2017
• Ideal candidates have graduated within the last two to three years
• 3.5 GPA required, waivers can be granted in exceptional cases
• US Citizen or Legal Non-Citizen Resident status
• Required to live in the District of Columbia within 180 days of appointment

For additional information about the Capital City Fellows Program, contact the DCHR Center for Learning and Development at (202) 442-9700 Option #2, via email at capcity.fellows@dc.gov or visit our Capital City Fellows Program Facebook Page or twitter.com/CapCityFellows

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ABOUT THE KOCH FELLOW PROGRAM (KFP): POLICY

The Charles Koch Institute’s semester-long fellow program gives students the opportunity to gain hands-on paid policy experience while participating in focused professional education. In addition to hearing from leading policy experts each Wednesday, fellows come together in DC at the beginning and end of the program for professional development workshops and networking opportunities.

Through the program, fellows will find a full- or part-time internship with one of our partner organizations throughout the country. Roles are specifically geared toward a future career in policy and research analysis; however, we encourage applicants from all academic disciplines, as well as those with advanced degrees.

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PROGRAM BACKGROUND

The City of Chicago is strongly committed to improving public services for its citizens. Attaining this goal requires the hard work and dedication of qualified public service professionals. Recruiting highly qualified graduate level students, from universities across the country, has proven to be one of the best ways to attain this goal.

The Mayor’s Office Fellowship Program attracts bright, highly motivated individuals, gives them a broad overview of municipal government and provides a unique, “hands-on” experience. Fellows participate in budgetary, legislative, and programmatic areas of city government and work directly with Mayor’s Office staff. Mayoral Fellows are afforded an unparalleled opportunity to learn about public service and policy-making by directly contributing to the executive office of the City of Chicago.

OBJECTIVES

Through the Mayor’s Office Fellowship Program, you may accomplish the following:

• Develop new initiatives that keep Chicago green;
• Research ways to keep Chicago affordable;
• Work on workforce development initiatives targeting specific industries;
• Outline best practices in public safety programs and youth engagement;
• Research and compare housing-related policies in U.S. cities;
• Create innovative solutions to traffic and infrastructure challenges;
• Recommend ways to better integrate technology with City functions;
• Analyze information on regional issues and Great Lakes policies;
• Create new programs that connect City residents with the great cultural resources of Chicago.

NATURE OF THE PROGRAM

The City of Chicago Mayor’s Office Fellowship Program offers fellowships to students interested in learning about City government and public policy. The program provides an in-depth view of how City government operates. Fellows will have the opportunity to:

• Work directly with the Mayor’s senior staff;
• Research policies and evaluate their potential benefit to Chicago;
• Draft memoranda on upcoming issues and new initiatives;
• Interact with and attend meetings with Commissioners, Aldermen, senior-level staff from various City departments, and experts in a variety of policy fields;
• Learn about the work and mission of the City’s departments through weekly presentations by department commissioners and senior level staff, and through guided tours of City facilities.
• Attend press conferences, City Council hearings, senior staff meetings, and strategic planning sessions.
• Develop “New Ideas” for policies and initiatives.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The Mayor’s Office encourages graduate students from all disciplines to apply. While there are no preferences to specific graduate fields or majors, the program seeks candidates who are enthusiastic to learn about city government and have demonstrated a substantial commitment to excellence as evidenced by academic honors, leadership ability, extracurricular activities, and involvement in community or public service. You must be a currently enrolled student at the time of employment in order to be eligible.

International students must have an F-1 Student Visa and must be a full-time student. International students are required to have a social security number/card which states “VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION.” The college or university can assist international students with obtaining authorization.

(DHS = Department of Homeland Security).

ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR THE INTERVIEW PROCESS MUST SUBMIT THESE DOCUMENTS.

APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR THE INTERVIEW PROCESS WHO FAIL TO SUBMIT ALL OF THESE DOCUMENTS FOR WHATEVER REASON, WILL DISQUALIFY THEMSELVES FROM THE FELLOWSHIP SELECTION PROCESS.

Documents should be sent to:
Kathryn O’Connell
Office of the Mayor
City of Chicago
121 North LaSalle Street, Room 406
Chicago, Illinois 60602

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CBO’s visiting scholars strengthen vital links between the agency and the broader community of public policy analysts. Visiting scholars have a unique opportunity to address complex budgetary and economic issues. The agency is especially interested in collaborating with scholars who specialize in macroeconomics, health economics, financial economics, and public economics, though it welcomes applications from analysts in all areas.

Visiting scholars conduct policy-related research, use the agency’s data and facilities, and collaborate daily with CBO’s staff members to contribute to the agency’s analysis. Visiting scholars also have access to professional development opportunities and are well-placed to draw on the resources and expertise found in the broader public policy community.

Meet some of our visiting scholars or continue reading here for more details about the program.

APPOINTMENTS AND BENEFITS

CBO has flexibility in setting appointment terms and conditions:

• Appointment lengths can vary depending upon the project and individual circumstances
• Full- or part-time schedules are available
• Scholars can choose to be employed by CBO or to remain employed by their current institutions

All analysis is conducted at CBO’s office near Capitol Hill, and scholars are subject to the agency’s ethics and security requirements for the duration of their appointments.

QUALIFICATIONS

Visiting scholars at CBO must have:

• Ph.D. or equivalent education
• Considerable expertise in the field
• Commitment to analysis of real-world issues in public policy
• Recognized research and publication record

For more information, please contact Nancy Fahey at 202-226-2628 or at careers@cbo.gov.

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The Secretary’s Honors Program (SHP) is a highly competitive, premier program for exceptional entry-level professionals looking for a career at DHS. Qualified candidates apply for a limited number of slots and are selected based on their academic performance, experience and other criteria. Those selected for the program will be offered a variety of incentives and enhanced career opportunities including Department rotations, mentorships, focused on-the-job training and inclusion in various professional development programs.

Positions Individuals who possess graduate or undergraduate degrees may apply for the following fellowships within the SHP:

• Policy Fellows — a one-year program for recent graduates with either a master’s or a bachelor’s degree. Candidates will provide direct assistance to top policymakers throughout DHS and will work side-by-side with experts in policy-focused areas and offices.
• Management Fellows — a one-year program for recent graduates with either a master’s or a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, organizational development or human resources.
• Emergency Management Fellows — a one-year program for recent graduates with either a master’s or a bachelor’s degree. Candidates will have an academic background that prepares graduates with strategic organizational management processes used to protect critical assets from hazards, man-made and natural disasters and facilitate recovery operations.

Application: Refer to website for additional information.

Positions: Several

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Agency: Florida Executive Office of the Governor

Description: The Florida Gubernatorial Fellows Program was created from the belief that the best way to ensure Florida’s greatness is to actively educate and cultivate its future leaders. This non-partisan program immerses students from public and private universities in key areas of state government. During their nine-month tenure in Tallahassee, Fellows receive advanced on-the-job training as well as an invaluable front-line view of the inner workings of government. As Fellows, participants fulfill roles of critical responsibility, interact closely with the state’s top leaders and employ their skills and abilities in a highly rewarding environment.

Eligibility: Check agency website for details

Length: Check agency website for details

Payment: Check agency website for details

Application: There are three steps in applying to be a Florida Gubernatorial Fellow. Early application is highly recommended.

Request your university or college to send your official transcript to this address: Gubernatorial Fellows Program Executive Office of the Governor

Collect three letters of recommendation. The best references are those who can speak to your qualities as a person, in addition to your accomplishments. Mail these letters to the address above.

Complete the online application, which will be available each October.

Positions: Unknown

Florida Gubernatorial Fellows Program
400 South Monroe Street
The Capitol, Suite PL-05
Tallahassee, FL 32399

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Agency: The Hebert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship — a 501©(3) organization

The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship, established in 1987, is a highly-competitive national fellowship program that provides recent college and graduate school alumni with the opportunity to gain a Washington perspective on key issues of peace and security. Twice yearly, the fellowship’s Board of Directors selects a group of outstanding individuals to spend six to nine months in Washington. Supported by a salary, the fellows serve as full-time junior staff members at the participating organization of their choice.

The program also arranges meetings for the fellows with policy experts. Many former Scoville Fellows have gone on to pursue graduate degrees in international relations and related fields and taken prominent positions in the field of peace and security with public-interest organizations, the Federal Government, academia, and media. To date, 165 fellowships have been awarded.

APPLICATIONS

Click here for application information and requirements and here for answers to frequently asked questions.

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The Institute for Justice, the national law firm for liberty, is seeking paid interns for its Maffucci Fellowship program. Fellows work closely with IJ’s activism and coalitions team, which fights to change the world at the grassroots through outreach, community organizing, training, coalition building, and public demonstrations—a unique brand of activism that reaches communities unaccustomed to hearing the message of freedom.

Fellows assist with exciting outreach projects and research, help track controversies and legislation across the country, and provide valuable administrative support to staff on activism campaigns. Fellows gain unique experience on the front lines of the fight for liberty with experienced activists and litigators. The duration of the Maffucci Fellowship is flexible, with a minimum commitment of three months. Undergraduates should attempt to obtain academic credit for their work. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Law students should apply to our clerkship program.

Candidates should possess exceptional writing skills, excellent interpersonal skills, be attentive to detail, and have a strong commitment to individual freedom as well as an interest in property rights, free speech issues, school choice, and economic liberty.

To apply, please visit our employment website. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter listing contact information for two personal references using the “Add Cover Letter” feature, a resume, and a writing sample using the “Add Portfolio” feature. The writing sample must be between 400-600 words. Use Liberty in Action blog posts as a guide.

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Each year the Collegiate Network offers paid summer internships and postgraduate, year-long fellowships at prominent media outlets to promising student journalists. For students seriously considering a journalism career, these positions offer writing opportunities at some of the nation’s leading publications. This highly competitive program is open to both CN members and non-members. The CN fellowship program is open to graduate and undergraduate students who have recently completed their studies, and pays stipends of approximately $35,000 for a one-year position at a prominent media outlet. The CN pays summer interns stipends of approximately $5,000 for 10 weeks of work. The internship program is open to any rising sophomore, junior or senior, and does not have to be completed for college credit. In addition to a stipend, CN fellows and interns will have access to career development assistance both informally and formally through various events designed exclusively for participants, including an all-expenses paid conference in Washington, D.C. near the end of the summer.

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1. Agency: International City/County Management Association

1. Description: This highly competitive career-development opportunity places fellows in a full-time, full-access local government management-track position shaped by direct mentorship under senior government leaders and rotational assignments. Fellows develop real-world management skills while participating in meaningful and important local government projects; Fellows receive direct mentorship from senior local government managers. Fellowships are available in a variety of local governments across the nation.

1. Eligibility: Recent graduates and students enrolled in public administration, public policy, or related master’s degree programs at NASPAA-member schools graduating in this academic year are eligible to apply to this fellowship program. This is an annual fellowship program with a fall application process for spring/summer placement.

1. How do I apply?
   Students interested in applying and local governments interested in hosting a fellow should direct questions to lgmfprogram@icma.org. All participating local governments will be asked to complete a letter of intent indicating a commitment to the program. ICMA, in partnership with the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, the National Forum for Black Public Administrators, the International Hispanic Network, and Women Leading Government welcomes applicants and host communities to apply for the Local Government Management Fellowship.

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The Adam Smith Fellowship is a co-sponsored program of the Mercatus Center and Liberty Fund, Inc. Adam Smith Fellowships are awarded to graduate students attending PhD programs in a variety of fields including economics, philosophy, political science, and sociology.

The aim of these fellowships is to introduce students to and encourage them to critically engage key thinkers in political economy that they might not otherwise encounter during their graduate studies. As such, Smith Fellows spend three weekends during the academic year and one week during the summer in residence at George Mason University participating in workshops and seminars on the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy.

The total award of up to $10,000 includes a quarterly stipend and travel and lodging to attend colloquia hosted by the Mercatus Center. Fellowship winners are eligible to re-apply each year of their studies. Smith Fellows are also eligible to apply for conference and research support.

About the Mercatus Center at George Mason University:

For over 30 years, the Mercatus Center at George Mason University (previously the Center for the Study of Market Processes) has recruited, trained, and supported graduate students who have gone on to pursue careers in academia, government, and public policy as well as support scholars pursuing research on the cutting edge of academia.

The Mercatus Center’s Academic & Student Programs provides support for scholars pursuing research in the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy and provides support for students at George Mason University as well as colleges and universities around the world.

If you have any questions, please email SmithFellowship@mercatus.gmu.edu.

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The Frédéric Bastiat Fellowship is a one-year, competitive fellowship program awarded to graduate students attending master’s, juris doctoral, and doctoral programs in a variety of fields including economics, law, political science, and public policy.

The aim of this fellowship is to introduce students to the Austrian, Virginian, and Bloomington schools of political economy as academic foundations for pursuing contemporary policy analysis. They will explore how this framework is utilized to analyze policy implications of a variety of topics, (such as the Study of American Capitalism, State and Local Policy, Regulatory Studies, Technology Policy, Financial Markets, and Spending and Budget) during a series of colloquia where they will interact with Mercatus scholars that work on the cutting edge of policy analysis.

The total award of up to $5,000 includes a stipend and travel and lodging to attend colloquia hosted by the Mercatus Center. Bastiat Fellows are eligible to apply for conference and research support. They can also re-apply to the fellowship each year of their studies.

If you have any questions, please email BastiatFellowship@mercatus.gmu.edu.

About the Mercatus Center at George Mason University:

For over 30 years, the Mercatus Center at George Mason University (previously the Center for the Study of Market Processes) has recruited, trained, and supported graduate students who have gone on to pursue careers in academia, government, and public policy as well as support scholars pursuing research on the cutting edge of academia.

The Mercatus Center’s Academic & Student Programs provides support for scholars pursuing research in the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy and provides support for students at George Mason University as well as colleges and universities around the world.

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The Mercatus MA Fellowship is a two-year, competitive, full-time fellowship program for students pursuing a master’s degree in economics at George Mason University who are interested in gaining an advanced degree in applied economics in preparation for a career in public policy.

The Mercatus Center’s MA Fellowship program is targeted toward students with an interest in gaining advanced training in economics, but who do not anticipate a career in academia. Students who anticipate working in public policy—as researchers, policy analysts, journalists, etc.—are ideal candidates for this fellowship.

The total award of up to $80,000 (over two years) includes a monthly stipend, full tuition support (nine credits per semester), and practical experience conducting and disseminating research with Mercatus scholars and staff on pertinent policy issues.

Acceptance into the fellowship program is dependent on acceptance into the MA program in economics at George Mason University. Please complete the standard application for fall admission to the MA program in Economics at George Mason University, and indicate on the application that you would like to be considered for funding.

If you have any questions, please email MAFellowship@mercatus.gmu.edu.

About the Mercatus Center at George Mason Univeristy:

For over 30 years, the Mercatus Center at George Mason University (previously the Center for the Study of Market Processes) has recruited, trained, and supported graduate students who have gone on to pursue careers in academia, government, and public policy as well as support scholars pursuing research on the cutting edge of academia.

The Mercatus Center’s Academic & Student Programs provides support for scholars pursuing research in the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy and provides support for students at George Mason University as well as colleges and universities around the world.

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Current fellowship opportunities include: The Ralph Bunche Dissertation Fellowship Award, the John H. E. Fried Memorial Fellowships in International Human Rights, and The George D. Schwab Fellowships in American Foreign Policy.

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The Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program provides benefits of up to $95,000 over two years toward a two-year master’s degree for those interested in careers as State Department Foreign Service Officers. The fellowship arranges internships on Capitol Hill and at U.S. embassies and provides mentorship and professional development support. Participants can use the fellowship to attend two-year master’s programs in U.S. institutions to study any area of relevance to the Foreign Service, including international relations, public policy, public administration, economics, or business administration. Upon successful completion of the two-year fellowship, Fellows join the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State, embarking on a uniquely rewarding career of international service.

The program encourages applications from members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial need. Applicants must be college seniors or graduates looking to start two-year graduate programs in fall 2016, must have GPAs of at least 3.2, and must be U.S. citizens. The Rangel Program is funded by the U.S. Department of State and managed by Howard University.

The Rangel Program is a collaborative effort between Howard University and the U.S. State Department that seeks to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers as diplomats in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State. The program seeks individuals interested in helping to shape a freer, more secure and prosperous world through formulating, representing, and implementing U.S. foreign policy. The Program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial need.

There are two major components to the Rangel Program:

• Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program that provides support for graduate school, professional development, and entry into the U.S. Foreign Service.
• Rangel Undergraduate International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program that provides undergraduates with the opportunity to enhance their skills, knowledge and understanding about U.S. foreign policy during a six-week summer program at Howard University.

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The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is an independent, bipartisan, U.S. federal government commission — the first of its kind in the world — that monitors the universal right to freedom of religion or belief abroad. USCIRF reviews the facts and circumstances of religious freedom violations and makes policy recommendations to the President, Secretary of State, and Congress. USCIRF Commissioners are appointed by the President and Congressional leadership of both political parties.

As part of its mandate from Congress, USCIRF also monitors the U.S. government’s treatment of asylum seekers in Expedited Removal. For more information, please visit: http://www.uscirf.gov/issues/asylum-and-refugees.

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1. Agency: Veterans Affairs

1. Description: Federal acquisition involves making purchases on behalf of Federal agencies, but it is also much more than that. Each day the United States Federal Government depends on competent women and men to buy necessary products and contract for services with the funds allocated by Congress. This role requires adeptness at many different business disciplines, such as strategic thinking, evaluation, law, negotiation and management. Each day acquisition professionals engage in sound decision-making to balance a myriad of details without losing site of the overall purpose: protecting and serving the American people. The acquisition workforce includes individuals who perform contracting, purchasing, partnering, and leveraging functions to support the accomplishment of an agency’s mission. (i.e. traditional contracting functions, requirements definition, assessment and oversight of contract performance, and technical and management direction)

1. Eligibility: Post-graduate students in planning, public policy and related field

1. Length: On average 2 years but the specific length varies

1. Payment: Varies by agency

1. Application: See website below for application details

1. Positions: Varies; see website

1. Contact: See website for information

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The Capital City Fellows Program (CCFP) is a mayoral initiative to attract recent graduates of master’s degree programs in public administration, public policy, urban planning and related fields to work for the city of Washington, DC. Candidates compete for 18-month fellowship appointments during which they may complete three six-month rotations in different city agencies, including: the Office of the Chief of Staff, Department of Human Resources, Department of Planning, Department of Transportation, Department of Forensic Sciences, Department of General Services, the Department of Energy and Environment, among many others.

In addition to on-the-job training in their host agencies, our Fellows are given unique opportunities to meet with high-level city officials; participate in educational and professional development training and seminars; and the Individual Development Plan Self-Assessment. Our program prepares Fellows to meet the challenges of local government public service and develops management talent for the city. Fellows begin their service in October of each year and are selected through a competitive application process.

Salary Range: Capital City Fellows receive an initial appointment in the Excepted Service pay schedule (ES-0301-4) at a salary of fifty-six thousand eight hundred twenty-one ($56,821) for the first year with a 4 percent increase in the second year contingent upon a satisfactory performance rating and funding.

Brief Description of Duties: Performs a variety of assignments designed specifically to continue enhancing the Capital City Fellow’s public service values, leadership knowledge and skills and managerial abilities in such areas as public policy making, planning and management issues relating to the mission of his/her assigned agency. Plans, organizes and executes tasks, assignments and responsibilities with minimal guidance. Organizes, leads, prepares and presents complex, analytical written documents and oral reports and briefings for officials at all operating levels of the city government. Develops and maintains contacts and liaisons with various senior officials and staff at all operating levels of the District government. Participates in required Capital City Fellows Program (CCFP) activities including, but not limited to, seminars, policy briefings, brown bag lunches, site visits, and hearings. Completes CCFP assignments including, among other things, biweekly reports, presentations to other Fellows, agency and CCFP-specific Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and program evaluations.

An individualized job description/list of duties will be used in conjunction with this duty statement to fully define the nature and scope of the developmental assignment within the host agency.

Employment Benefits: This is a “time-limit”, Excepted Service Appointment Not-to-Exceed 18 months. Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the District of Columbia government’s retirement plan. However, if selectee was previously employed in the District of Columbia government under an appointment for which he/she was eligible for Civil Service Retirement (CSR), contributors to CSR will resume upon reemployment. Relocation expenses will not be paid.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible to participate in the Capital City Fellows Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must have a master’s degree
• Ideal candidates have graduated within the last two to three years
• 3.5 GPA required, waivers can be granted in exceptional cases
• US Citizen or Legal Non-Citizen Resident status
• Required to live in the District of Columbia within 180 days of appointment

For additional information about the Capital City Fellows Program, contact the DCHR Center for Learning and Development at (202) 442-9700, via email at capcity.fellows@dc.gov or visit our Capital City Fellows Program Facebook Page or twitter.com/CapCityFellows

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Current Research Workshops

Current Research Workshops bring a late-stage graduate student, postdoc, or junior faculty member before an online panel of two distinguished scholars for a two-hour long video-based workshop based on paper feedback the commentators provide in advance.

Research Colloquia

Continuing the IHS legacy of fostering young intellectual thinking in classical liberal academics, IHS Research Colloquia allow graduate students to present their research in a conference-style setting to top scholars in their field. The colloquia present a unique opportunity to receive constructive feedback on your papers with an emphasis toward publication readiness.

IHS Summer Seminars

IHS Summer Seminars will engage your mind and inspire you like no other college experience. Sessions will cover history, economics, philosophy and other disciplines from a libertarian perspective, offering new insights and inspiration for tackling the many issues facing our society. You’ll debate and discuss ideas with enthusiastic faculty and peers throughout the day and late into the night.

Advanced Topics in Liberty

The Advanced Topics in Liberty program is an invitation-only, discussion-based weekend conference series. These conferences feature in-depth, Socratic-style discussion about the ideas, questions, and challenges raised by a set of readings with a discussion leader and fifteen participants from various backgrounds.

Policy Research Seminars

A mixture of advanced graduate students, senior faculty members, and policy experts, engaging in scholarly discussions to facilitate scholarly connections and generate new ideas for research.

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FOR STUDENTS: POLITICAL SCIENCE OPPORTUNITIES:

Political science is the study of governments, public policies and political processes, systems, and political behavior.

Political science subfields include political theory, political ideology, political economy, policy studies and analysis, comparative politics, international relations, and a host of related fields. For a good cross section of the areas of study, see the list of APSA Organized Sections.

Political scientists use both humanistic and scientific perspectives and tools and a variety of methodological approaches to examine the process, systems, and political dynamics of all countries and regions of the world.

WHY STUDY POLITICAL SCIENCE?

Are you interested in American politics? International affairs? Critical issues such as health, the environment, civil rights? Theories concerning the ideal government and how power and resources are allocated in society? Do you want to study these subjects and pursue a career based on your interest? If so, you should consider studying political science.

Political science students can gain a versatile set of skills that can be applied in a wide range of exciting careers in federal, state and local governments; law; business; international organizations; nonprofit associations and organizations; campaign management and polling; journalism; precollegiate education; electoral politics; research and university and college teaching.

GRADUATE STUDENT RESOURCES

One key component of APSA’s mission is to support political science education and professional development. The links below provides resources and opportunities available to political science students.

• Already a graduate student? Learn more about APSA’s Graduate Student Connection
• Interested in pursuing a PhD in political science? View a list of political science doctoral programs in the United States
• Looking to get your research funded? Consider applying to the Centennial Center Programs
• Interested in finding an internship? Discover internship resources here

CENTENNIAL CENTER FOR POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS:

Through its facilities and endowed funding programs, APSA’S Centennial Center for Political Science and Public Affairs celebrates the past by investing in the future. Opened in 2003, the centenary of APSA’s establishment, the Centennial Center encourages individual research and writing in all fields of political science, facilitates collaboration among scholars working within the discipline and across the social and behavioral sciences and humanities, and promotes communication between scholars and policymakers.

The Centennial Center, its facilities, and research support programs continue to be made possible in part through the generous donations of APSA members.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES AND INFORMATION

Applications for the Fund for Latino Scholarship

The Fund for Latino Scholarship encourages and supports recruitment, retention, and promotion of Latino/a political scientists, and also supports research on Latino/a politics. Applications for the Fund for Latino Scholarship are open through Wednesday, June 15. For more information about the fund and how to apply, please click here.

The Centennial Center for Political Science and Public Affairs assists APSA members with the costs of research, including travel, interviews, access to archives, or costs for a research assistant. Funds can also be used to assist scholars in publishing their research. Grants can range in size from $500 to $10,000, depending upon the research fund.

Your membership with APSA must be active in order to be eligible for a grant. You do not need to be a member of our visiting scholar program in order to be eligible for a grant. Senior or junior faculty members, post-doctoral fellows, and advanced graduate students are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about the Centennial Center research grant program here.

The Centennial Center for Political Science and Public Affairs houses several fellowship programs for ASPA members, all supported by generous donations and bequests.

Beryl Radin Pracademic Fellowship Program: This program provides APSA member academics in the fields of public policy and public administration with practical, hands-on experience off campus that recipients can take back to institutions and classrooms to help build bridges between the worlds of academe and applied politics. Read more about the Pracademic Program here.

Kenneth Sherrill Prize: The Prize recognizes the best doctoral dissertation proposal for an empirical study of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues in political science. The purpose of the Prize is to encourage and enable empirical work on LGBT topics by graduate students, and broaden the recognition of this work within political science. Read more about the prize here.

William A. Steiger Fellowship: Incoming Congressional Fellows are eligible to apply for a grant from the William A. Steiger Fund for Legislative Studies to spend up to two months at the Centennial Center, carrying out a research project on legislative studies, in advance of the main fellowship year. APSA members interested in the Steiger Fellowship as part of their Congressional Fellowship experience must express their interest while applying for the Congressional Fellowship Program.

The Centennial Center for Political Science and Public Affairs assists scholars from the United States and abroad whose research and teaching would benefit from a stay in Washington, D.C. and access to the resources available in the nation’s capital.

The Center can host scholars for short periods to extended periods of time, ranging from weeks to months. All APSA members are eligible to use the Center. Senior or junior faculty members, post-doctoral fellows, and advanced graduate students are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about the Visiting Scholar Program here.

APSA CONGRESSIONAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

The American Political Science Association’s Congressional Fellowship Program is a highly selective, nonpartisan program devoted to expanding knowledge and awareness of Congress. Since 1953, it has brought select political scientists, journalists, federal employees, health policy specialists, and international scholars to Capitol Hill to experience Congress at work.

The program lasts nine months, beginning in November and ending in mid-August. Fellows spend the month of November in an intensive orientation where they participate in daily seminars with policy specialists, congressional staffers, scholars, and journalists. After orientation Fellows work on a congressional staff of their choosing.

Through this unique opportunity, the American Political Science Association enhances public understanding of policy-making and improves the quality of scholarship, teaching and reporting on American national politics.

Learn more:

• The Fellowship Experience- How to Apply
• Current Roster of Congressional Fellows- History of the APSA Congressional Fellowship Program

Support the Congressional Fellowship Program

The Congressional Fellowship is endowed by MCI and receives support from our sponsor organizations and friends and alumni of the program. Donate today to the Congressional Fellowship Annual Fund!

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION PROGRAMS

Achieving diversity and inclusion in political science is a priority for the American Political Science Association. Recognizing the many differences, among them — demographic, substantive, intellectual, pedagogical, methodological, and institutional — and leveraging this variation is critical not only to the success of individual political scientists but to the strength and longevity of the disciplinary enterprise. The individual and collective creativity and innovation required for disciplinary responses to an ever-changing world depend on our ability to harness the variety of unique contributions and differences in our research, teaching, and service. The role of APSA is to facilitate this endeavor.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES & INFORMATION

Apply for the Fund for Latino Scholarship. Deadline: June 15, 2016
The Fund for Latino Scholarship encourages and supports the recruitment, retention and promotion of Latino/a political scientists. The fund also supports research on Latino/a politics across the discipline. Learn more.

The APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute (RBSI) Celebrates 30 years!
Named in honor of the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize winner, former APSA President, and the first African American to receive a PhD in political science, Dr. Ralph J. Bunche, for thirty years the RBSI program has been educating and training students to pursue academic careers in political science by enhancing writing, research, and analytical and statistical skills used in political science; exposing participants to the significant questions in the discipline and profession of political science. To date there are over 500 alumni, over 100 of which have earned PhDs.

New APSA Minority Fellowship Program Spring 2016 Round
APSA announces a new spring cycle of the APSA Minority Fellowship Program for first and second year political science PhD students from underrepresented backgrounds. Fellows will be announced in June 2016.

Resources for Advancing Diversity and Inclusion

• Resources for Diversity Recruitment of Faculty and Graduate Students
• Strategies for Incorporating Diverse Approaches/Themes in the Classroom (2015 Annual Meeting Short Course)
• APSA Task Force on Political Science in the 21st Century (political science faculty demographic data included)
• Search for STEM Research Programs and Opportunities
  Search over 1,500 programs for paid summer research programs, graduate programs, and postdocs in STEM. View the resource toolbox for tips on applying and use the online sign up form to receive notifications of programs that match your interests.

APSA PROGRAMS PROMOTING DIVERSITY

Minority Fellowship Program (MFP)
Minority Fellows Program is a fellowship provides support for individuals from under-represented backgrounds applying to and currently enrolled in doctoral programs in political science.

Ralph Bunche Summer Institute (RBSI)
Ralph Bunche Summer Institute (RBSI) is an annual five-week program designed to introduce undergraduate students from under represented racial/ethnic groups or students interested in broadening participation in political science and pursuing scholarship on issues affecting under-represented groups to the world of graduate study and to encourage application to PhD programs. This is the 30th year of RBSI excellence! The 2016 RBSI program, held at Duke University, runs from May 29-June 20, 2016.

Minority Student Recruitment Program (MSRP)
Minority Student Recruitment Program (MSRP) is a collaboration between undergraduate and graduate programs in political science that connects undergraduate students from under-represented backgrounds who are interested in, or show potential for, graduate study with graduate programs interested in recruiting diverse cohorts of doctoral students.

APSA Mentoring Program
The Mentoring Program connects undergraduate, graduate students, and junior faculty to experienced and senior members of the profession for professional development mentoring.

Fund of Latino Scholarship
The primary purpose of the Fund for Latino Scholarship is to encourage and support the recruitment, retention and promotion of Latino/a political scientists. A secondary goal is to support research on Latino/a politics. 2016 Application deadline: June 15, 2016.

Awarding Excellence in the Profession

• Ralph J. Bunche Award [$1,000]: For the best scholarly work in political science published in the previous calendar year on ethnic and cultural pluralism.
• Victoria Schuck Award [$1,000]: For the best book published in the previous calendar year on women and politics.
• All APSA Awards: Books, Career, Dissertation, Papers/Articles

THE DAVID N. KERSHAW AWARD AND PRIZE

The David N. Kershaw Award and Prize is offered every other year if a suitable recipient is identified. Funding for the award comes from a memorial endowment established following the death of David N. Kershaw and managed by independent trustees. The award was established to honor persons who, at under the age of 40, have made a distinguished contribution to the field of public policy analysis and management. David Kershaw was the first president of Mathematica Policy Research; he died of cancer at the age of 37.

The award consists of a commemorative medal and a cash prize of $10,000. This prize is among the largest awards made to recognize contributions related to public policy and social science.

A nominee must be under the age of 40 at the time the nomination is made (but not necessarily at the time the award is bestowed). A person may be nominated again if not selected for the current award. Any body of work will be considered, although the selection committee may, from time to time, decide to establish time limits for what may be considered. The selection committee may decide not to make an award in any particular year. Joint awards for a single contribution will be considered where the contribution can be clearly identified and attributed.

According to the rules governing the award endowment, the selection committee always consists of the president of Mathematica Policy Research, the president of APPAM, and the dean of the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University.

Nominations may be made by any individual or organization. (Individuals may nominate their own work.) The letter of nomination (with the nominee’s current address, email address, and phone number) should include a nominating essay, the c.v./resume of the nominee and written evidence of the nominee’s contribution in the form of an article, book, report or other appropriate evidence. The latter requirement is to provide convincing evidence of the nominee’s responsibility for the contribution identified. Nominations should be emailed to Paul Decker, President, Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. at kershaw2016@mathematica-mpr.com or sent by regular mail at PO Box 2393, Princeton, NJ 08543-2393, or by delivery service at 600 Alexander Park, Princeton, NJ 08540.

THE EXEMPLAR AWARD:

The Exemplar Award recognizes the work of an individual who has made major contributions to public policy by valuing the knowledge resident in academia and using research and analysis to craft innovative solutions to policy problems. This award serves to recognize extraordinary skills in policymaking and serve as a counterpart to those awards recognizing outstanding research. The award was created by APPAM’s Policy Council in 2013 to draw attention to the important role individuals play in connecting research and policy in the policymaking process.

Given annually at the Fall Research Conference, the Exemplar Award provides the recipient a chance to deliver a talk or other program deemed appropriate by the President-elect for the conference’s programming. The recipient will receive a plaque, $2,500 cash award, and travel and lodging for attending the conference.

Nominees for this award should be those who successfully link knowledge and discovery to practical applications that can be implemented successfully for the public good. Only APPAM members may nominate an individual. Nominations must be accompanied by a written description of the significant contributions by the nominee over time and should involve high-level, complex issues. A small committee of three members from the Association’s Policy Council, selected by APPAM’s President, will review all nominations and make a recommendation.

Awardees possess the following characteristics:

• Values intellectual rigor.
• Holds own work to highest standards.
• Works across political perspectives.
• Demonstrates a strong moral and ethical character.
• Fosters mutual respect.
• Seeks innovative approaches to policy problems.
• Sought out by peers for his/her counsel and advice.

A letter of nomination detailing the nominee’s accomplishments should be sent to Tara Sheehan, tsheehan@appam.org.

The deadline for submitting nominations is July 29th.

RAYMOND VERNON MEMORIAL AWARD

APPAM created the Raymond Vernon Memorial award in 1985. All funding for the award comes from a special grant to APPAM from John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Initially called the Vernon Prize, the title was amended to add “Memorial” after Raymond Vernon died in August 1999. Among his many lifetime accomplishments, Vernon contributed to the Marshall Plan for rebuilding Europe after World War II, led the development team for the Peanut M&M ™, was among the first to conduct quantitative analyses of stock markets using computers, served on the faculty of the Harvard University Business School and the Kennedy School of Government, and was the founding editor of the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management (JPAM).

APPAM seeks to recognize excellence in research by annually selecting a research paper published in the current volume of the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management to receive the Vernon Memorial Prize.

The author(s) of the winning article share a cash award in the amount of $1,000 in addition to a certificate, recognition at the annual APPAM Fall Research Conference, and recognition in the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management. A separate grant covering travel costs to the Fall Research Conference also will be provided to one author.

Any research article accepted for publication in the current volume of the journal is eligible for the award.

The journal’s editorial office and current editor are in charge of the selection process, including the appointment of three persons to serve as the prize selection committee. The committee reviews all research articles that are scheduled for publication in the current volume of the journal.

POSTER SESSION AWARDS

The APPAM Policy Council approved creation of this award on March 30, 2007. There is no external funding for this award and the recipients do not receive cash prizes.

APPAM seeks to reward and encourage excellence in research by new/emerging scholars as represented among the poster sessions delivered at the Annual Fall Research Conference.

Up to three poster presentations will be recognized each year through this award. The presenters of the winning poster sessions each will receive a custom prize ribbon created specifically for the award.

All poster sessions presented at the Fall Research Conference will be eligible for the award provided that they are presented in person during one of the three poster sessions.

A selection committee of three people will be appointed by APPAM to review the posters on display at the conference, attend the poster presentations, and, at the conclusion of the presentations, select up to three posters to receive the award, one per poster session.

PETER H. ROSSI AWARD

The APPAM Policy Council approved this award on April 8, 2005. Funding for the award comes from an endowment managed by the University System of Maryland Foundation, Inc. This endowment welcomes additional donations. The University of Maryland School of Public Policy hosts a separate website for the Rossi Award, welfareacademy.org/rossi

The Rossi award honors the lifetime achievements of Peter Rossi (1921–2006) by recognizing important contributions to the theory or practice of program evaluation. The award may be for a recent paper, publication, or for an entire body of work.

The 2016 winner will receive a plaque, recognition at the annual APPAM Fall Research Conference, reimbursement for travel expenses to the meeting, and a cash award in the amount of $2,000.

Any recent paper, publication or entire body of work will be considered however, the selection committee may, from time to time, decide to establish time limits for what may be considered. When appropriate, joint awards will be made for co-authored works or joint products. The paper, publication, or body of work may involve any aspect of planning, conducting, or analyzing evaluations of social programs and may be directed to lay or professional audiences. The work should reflect the importance of precision and objectivity in setting the evaluation framework, design, execution, and reporting, as well as the value of evidence-based presentation or translation for varied audiences. Illustrative examples include works on the state of evaluation or knowledge in a particular substantive field, new approaches to program evaluation, and program evaluation and its role in the political decision-making process.

The selection committee is chaired by Douglas J. Besharov, University of Maryland, and includes two former presidents of APPAM and two past Rossi awardees, to serve for staggered, three-year terms.

Nominations may be made by any individual or organization. (Individuals may nominate their own work.) The letter of nomination (with the nominee’s current address, e-mail address, and phone number) should detail the work’s contributions to the field of evaluation and should include the paper or relevant parts of the body of work. Nominations should be e-mailed to Professor Besharov, Besharov@umd.edu.

APPAM EQUITY AND INCLUSION STUDENT FELLOWSHIP

The fellowship will support the travel and participation of up to 25 students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds at the 2016 APPAM Fall Research Conference, November 3 -5, in Washington, DC. While at the conference, the fellowship recipients will have the opportunity to formally network with each other and with members of the Policy Council and Diversity Committee at a Fellowship Breakfast, recognizing them, their accomplishments and bright futures. They will also have many opportunities to informally network with other students and professionals during the conference. The goal of this fellowship program is to introduce recipients to the world of public policy and APPAM, and foster a lifelong affiliation and engagement with both.

Eligibility

• PhD or Master’s students enrolled in a policy related program at an institution of higher education.
• Applicants must be able to commit to 2 – 4 hours of volunteering at the Fall Research Conference. Volunteer activities include, but are not limited to, session blogging/live tweeting, performing room counts, and drafting session summaries.
• Student applicants must be members of a racial or ethnic minority group that is significantly under-represented in public policy, such as the racial or ethnic groups indicated in the application.

Application Requirements

• A 750-word statement on the student’s academic training and professional goals, why attending the APPAM Fall Research Conference is important to their professional development, and how they see themselves contributing to the APPAM community now and in the future. Applicants should also touch on how their background, life experience, and/or scholarship will bring greater diversity to the field.
• Letter of recommendation/support from a professor.
• Resume or CV.

The full application can be found here. There are boxes to cut and paste the statement, letter of recommendation and resume/CV but there are space restrictions. If you cannot paste any of the items into the provided boxes, please email the items to Tara Sheehan, tsheehan@appam.org.

Any questions regarding the fellowship or the application process should be directed to Tara Sheehan, APPAM Executive Director, tsheehan@appam.org or 202.496.0130, ext. 25.

SPENCER FOUNDATION LECTURESHIP

The APPAM Policy Council approved this award on April 8, 2005. Funding for the award comes from the Spencer Foundation, created by Lyle M. Spencer in 1962 to “investigate ways in which education, broadly conceived, can be improved around the world.”

The Spencer Foundation Lecture recognizes noteworthy contributions through research and analysis in the field of education policy and management.

The winner will deliver the lecture at the APPAM Fall Research Conference. In addition, the winner receives $5,000 and support for travel expenses, and APPAM and the Spencer Foundation may arrange to publish the lecture. The recipient is expected to produce a written version of the lecture within a reasonable time after the public presentation.

Any body of work will be considered, although the selection committee may, from time to time, decide to establish time limits for what may be considered. The selection committee may decide not to make an award in any particular year.

The selection committee for the lecture consists of three people appointed by APPAM and two persons appointed by the Spencer Foundation.

Nominations may be made by any individual or organization. (Individuals may nominate their own work.) The letter of nomination (with the nominee’s current address, email address, and phone number) should detail the contributions made by the work to the field of education policy and management, and should include examples of the body of work.

A letter of nomination detailing the nominee’s accomplishments should be sent to Tara Sheehan, tsheehan@appam.org.

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Are you looking for an exciting and challenging internship experience? Consider employment with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) as a graduate student.

Applications for winter, spring, and fall employment should be sent 9-12 months before the desired start date.

Many distinguished attorneys began their careers through the Attorney General’s Honors Program — the largest and most prestigious federal entry-level attorney hiring program of its kind.

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE HONORS PROGRAM

Eligibility is generally limited to graduating law students and recent law school graduates who entered judicial clerkships, graduate law programs, or qualifying legal fellowships within 9 months of law school graduation and who meet additional eligibility requirements.

PARTICIPATING COMPONENTS

Every year, various components and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices hire entry-level attorneys through the Honors Program. The number of entry-level attorney positions varies from year to year. Review the list of the components participating this year.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Justice takes pride in the fact that we consider the “whole candidate” when making selections for employment. Selections are made based on many elements of a candidate’s background including a demonstrated commitment to government service, academic achievement, leadership, law review or moot court experience, legal aid and clinical experience, past employment, and extracurricular activities that relate to the work of Justice and the relevant component.

Every year the Department hires a significant number of entry-level attorneys through the Honors Program. Selectees represent diverse backgrounds and interests, and come from law schools throughout the country. The Honors Program is centrally managed by the Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management, but each participating component reviews the applications submitted and makes independent hiring decisions.

HOW TO APPLY

We highly recommend that applicants read the application tips and checklist and assemble requested information before starting the online application [external link]. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Deana Willis at (202) 514-3397 for assistance. If you have questions related to the on-line application or need technical assistance, please click the “Avue Dojo” link at the top right of the application or call the Avue Help Desk at 1-800-407-0147 (available Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time).

IF YOU ARE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW

If you are selected for an interview for the Honors Program, see Honors Program Interviews for information about selection, the notification process, interview and travel schedules, and reimbursement.

Also see Component Contacts, Pre-Interview Submissions, and Interview Locations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Salary, Promotion, and Benefits Information
• Conditions of Employment (Hiring Process, Policies, Requirements)
• Components, Offices and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices
• Disability Hiring

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EEOC hires in many locations around the country for investigators, mediators, attorneys and administrative and clerical positions. listed at USAJOBS See USAJobs.Gov for a list of current vacancies.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT EEOC INCLUDE:

• Investigators who perform work involving the handling of inquiries and complaints of employment discrimination under the federal statutes enforced by the EEOC.
• General Attorney, Trial Attorney, Administrative Judge and Law Clerk positions handling civil rights cases and appeals.
• Mediators who process charges through the Alternative Dispute Resolution process to settlement.
• Administrative and Clerical support positions handling incoming phone calls, correspondence and document management.
• Senior Executive Service (SES) positions including most managerial, supervisory, and policy positions classified above General Schedule (GS) grade 15 or equivalent positions.
• In addition, EEOC hires Information Technology Specialists, Program Analysts, Management Analysts and more…

Bilingual skills in any of these occupations are often desired.

APPLYING FOR A JOB

EEOC’s job vacancies are listed at USAJOBS, the official job site of the US Federal Government, along with information on how to apply.

INTERNSHIPS AT EEOC

Many EEOC offices have internships available throughout the year.

HIRING REFORM

EEOC’s Internal EEO Program

Employees and applicants for employment with the EEOC who believe that they have been discriminated against by an EEOC employment decision because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or reprisal may pursue such claims through the discrimination complaint process administered by the EEOC’s Office of Equal Opportunity.

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The Hayek Fund awards up to $750 to cover travel and fees to present papers at conferences or other career-related expenses for IHS alum, PhD students, and junior faculty, both tenure track and non-tenure track.

The Fund is awarded on a rolling basis and can be used to cover travel, conference fees, and other career-related expenses. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to:

• Presentations at academic or professional conferences
• Travel to academic job interviews on a campus or at professional/academic conferences
• Travel to archives or libraries for research
• Participation in career-development or enhancing seminars
• Submission of unpublished manuscripts to journals or book publishers

Please note, Hayek Fund awards cannot be used solely for conference attendance. Funding will only be considered for individuals presenting a paper or interviewing for a job at a conference.

The Hayek Fund is an exclusive award for graduate students and junior faculty who are alumni of IHS programs and events.

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RICHARD ACKER CREATION CARE SCHOLARSHIP

The $575 Richard Acker Creation Care Scholarship is provided each year for those students interested in pursuing a career related to environmental studies, policy or law.

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MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT PROGRAM

David M. Wodynski Memorial Fellowship

Fast Track Your Future in Local Government Management

The City of Long Beach Management Assistant Program offers an intense and fulfilling one-year apprenticeship filled with challenge, excitement, and tremendous opportunities for career and personal growth – not to mention a host of work-life benefits that are hard to match.

Excellent and meaningful opportunities to explore different career options await you, whether you are looking for a stepping stone to launch your professional life, growing a long-term career, or changing career paths. A unique and rewarding opportunity to work in local government exists where you can gain the knowledge and skills to be effective local government practitioners and make a difference in a community. An opportunity to be a highly valued integral player on the City team makes the City of Long Beach the employer of choice.

About the MAP Program

Introduction to the Management Assistant Program (MAP)

Established in 1980, the City of Long Beach Management Assistant Program is the longest-running nationally ranked municipal management development program in California. The Management Assistant Program is designed to attract, develop and retain innovative local government practitioners. It offers an intense and fulfilling paid one-year apprenticeship to individuals who have earned (or will earn by July 2016) a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Public Policy or related field. The program consists of four, three-month department rotations. Management Assistants will have one rotation each in the City Manager’s Office and the Department of Financial Management. The other two rotations will be in areas where the City Manager has identified critical projects that the Management Assistant can help support, while meeting the interests of the program participants. These assignments are designed to give the Management Assistant a broad, positive experience in municipal government while providing resources to areas the City Manager has determined to be high priority. Dedicated rotation programs with the Harbor Department, Community Development, or Water Department may also be available.

A Day in the Life of a Management Assistant

On a daily basis Management Assistants are asked to perform a variety of tasks. These may include attending meetings with staff at multiple levels of the organization, analyzing current City policies and procedures, writing memos to managers and supervisors, preparing council correspondence, researching best practices and other background material, coordinating meetings, preparing presentations, working with consultants, preparing Request for Proposals (RFP), attending community meetings, or conducting site visits.

Management Assistants also attend City Council, management policy, project-specific and department specific meetings. They may also attend in-house, local and regional professional conferences during the year, as well as receive mentoring from a Department Director who helps provide professional guidance and advice.

Examples of Assignments

Management Assistants are considered key members of the City management team and are given assignments in critical areas that develop report writing, research, presentation and analytical skills to prepare them for a successful career in city management. The City is currently undergoing considerable transformation, as it strives to resolve financial challenges while fostering an environment of governmental transparency and optimization. Participants in the program have played an important role in this process.

Each department rotation is unique and host departments involve Management Assistants in a range of projects and processes, from budget development and analysis to optimization projects and City-wide strategic initiatives. For example, the Management Assistant assigned to a rotation in the Department of Development Services may work on optimizing the permit process whereas the Management Assistant assigned to the Department of Health & Human Services may work on coordinating bio-terrorism efforts across the City. Another Management Assistant assigned to the City Manager’s Office may work on an implementation plan for the City-wide performance management initiative whereas another Management Assistant assigned to the Department of Public Works may work on optimizing the City’s towing operations.

Examples of Past Projects

Previous Management Assistants have assisted in:

• Developing and implementing the Financial Strategic Plan, a comprehensive plan to address the City’s structural deficit
• Developing a new Performance Management Program for City operations
• Providing project management for major optimization studies including Fire Services, Code Enforcement, Emergency Dispatch, Fleet Services, Crossing Guards, and Reprographics, Technology Services, Development Permit & Business License Process, City Communications and Health Insurance
• Preparing the annual budget as part of the Budget Office team
• Preparing reports for the Mayor and City Council regarding various policy issues
• Presenting information to various boards, commissions and neighborhood associations as part of the City’s enhanced focus on community outreach
• Leading key technology initiatives including customer relationship management and workforce projects

Access information at this hyperlink: https://www.peacecorps.gov/about/agency-jobs/#internships

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Agency: The Washington Center for Internships and Academics Seminars

Description: This program has been developed as a partnership between TWC and the Department of Commerce
Description: This program consists of 3 main components: and internship, academic courses and a leadership forum. Interns become involved in projects and diverse settings located all over Washington, D.C. International internship opportunities are also available.

Eligibility: Postgraduate Professional Development Program applicants must have received their most recent college degree within 18 months of the start of the program or be currently enrolled in graduate school. They do not receive academic credit and do not need liaison or sponsor approval.

Length: 1 semester

Payment: Program fee is between $2,000 and $3,000. The housing fee ranges from $3,000 to $4,000. Financial assistance is available.

Application: Application fee of $60 applies plus as nonrefundable deposit of $250

Deadline: Applications are accepted year-round.

Positions: Varies by year and number of applicants

Phone: (202) 238-7900

Toll-Free: 1-800-486-8921

Email: info@twc.edu

The Young Leaders Program promotes the mission of The Heritage Foundation to the next generation by developing and implementing outreach to younger audiences. We offer young conservatives from around the country Washington, DC’s best internship program. Through our Student Virtual Think Tank, young conservatives can interact with Heritage policy experts on their campuses. For those visiting Washington, the Young Leaders Program will host a briefing about Heritage and policy issues.

Contact YoungLeadersProgram@heritage.org for more information