Internship Links
Below are a number of internship sites that can provide numerous opportunities when considering the
right fit for an internship. Please research each well and pay particular attention to application
procedures and deadlines.
COMPREHENSIVE INTERNSHIP SITES:
Internships.com is the largest internship listing in the world (Over 20,000 listings, and 15,000
organizations/companies). It contains internships from companies large and small, local and
international, and exposes students to opportunities you wouldn't find anywhere else.
The Internships.com site allows students to maintain an internship account to track applications
and, ultimately, internship projects once you are employed. For more information, see
the Internships.com Guide.
Get That Gig
Internships to full-time positions; lots of unique opportunities
INROADS
The mission of INROADS is to develop and place talented minority youth in business and industry and
prepare them for corporate and community leadership with some of the nation's largest companies.
Internship Programs.com
Use InternshipPrograms.com to post your resumé to employers who are exclusively looking for interns!
You can also search an extensive database of internships, read internship reviews or create your own
real-intern profile, or research companies and careers on Wetfeet.com.
InternZoo.com
Rising Star Internships
HEALTH RELATED INTERNSHIPS:
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law (Washington, D.C.)
Paid internships in areas of Legal and Policy and Research in Washington, D.C.
Center for Science in the Public Interest (Washington, D.C.)
A non-profit consumer organization conducting innovative programs in nutrition, alcohol, and food
safety, which provides paid 10-week internships in the following areas: Nutrition and Public Policy;
Nutrition Action Newsletter; Alcohol and Public Policy; Grassroots Advocacy; Food Safety; Foundation
Fundraising; Communications; Integrity in Science; Food and Agriculture; and Litigation Projects
National Institutes of Health (Washington, D.C.)
Research and training opportunities to help students find internship and jobs
LIBERAL ARTS INTERNSHIP SITES
American Bar Association
Numerous internship opportunities in law
Center for International Environmental Law (Washington, D.C.)
Journalism Jobs and Internships (various locations) http://journalism.berkeley.edu/jobs/Hosted by UC
Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism
Journalist's Road to Success (various locations)
Jobs, scholarships, internships, and group in journalism
Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. (Washington, D.C.)
Internships in advertising; development; education; facilities; finance; General Counsel's office;
National Symphony Orchestra; press; programming and production; technology and electronic media
NASA History Division
Part of the Office of External Relations at NASA Headquarters, they maintain archival materials to
answer research questions from NASA personnel, journalists, scholars, and students. They also edit
and publish several books and monographs each year and maintain a large number of websites on
NASA history. Looking for interns with strong research, writing, and editing skills
Norfolk Southern
Internships and co-ops available in Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, and Public
Relations
Smithsonian Internships (Washington, D.C.)
GOVERNMENT AND NON-PROFIT INTERNSHIP SITES
City Year (various locations)
An "action tank" for national service, City Year seeks to demonstrate, improve and promote the
concept of national service as a means for building a stronger democracy. City Year's vision is that
one day, the most commonly asked question of a young person will be, "Where are you going to do
your service year?"
IdeaList (various locations) Over 45,000 nonprofit and community organizations in 165 countries,
which you can search or browse by name, location or mission. Also includes thousands of volunteer
opportunities in your community and worldwide, and a list of organizations that can help you volunteer
abroad.
FedJobs.com: Federal Internships (various locations)
Central Intelligence Agency (various locations)
Contribute to the work of the nation before you graduate. Apply to participate in one of the outstanding
student work programs at the CIA, including undergraduate student internships or undergraduate coops, and graduate studies programs. This is an opportunity to learn from highly skilled professionals
who support US officials that make our country's foreign policy. You'll assist with substantive and
meaningful work assignments, while earning a competitive income and gaining invaluable practical
experience.
FBI Internship Programs (various locations)
The FBI has numerous internship opportunities available for undergraduate and graduate students
seeking to contribute to the FBI s mission and learn more about what it is like to work at the FBI.
Student Conservation Association (SCA) (various locations)
Conservation internships available in many disciplines: archaeology; American history; backcountry
and wilderness management; cave management; communications and public relations; environmental
education; engineering and surveying; forestry; geography and GIS/GPS; geology and paleontology;
historical interpretation and research; horseback patrol; hydrology and water resources; land
interpretation and visitor services; photography; range management and plant taxonomy; recreation
management; trail construction and maintenance; wildlife and fisheries
U.S. Department of State (U.S. and international)
A broad range of academic majors is sought in areas such as Business; Public Administration; Social
Work; Economics; Information Management; Journalism; and Biological, Physical and Engineering
sciences
U.S. Government Printing Office (Washington, D.C.)
The Washington Center (Washington, D.C.)
Select the link "Career Internship Program" for more information
Washington Internship Institute (Washington, D.C.)
White House Internship Program (Washington, D.C.)
Numerous internship opportunities in the following areas: Office of Presidential Advance; Cabinet
Affairs; White House Counsel; Communications; Correspondence; Domestic Policy Council; FaithBased and Community Initiatives; White House Fellows Office; Intergovernmental Affairs; Media
Affairs; First Lady's Office; National Economic Council; Office of the Vice President; Political Affairs;
Public Liaison; Photo Office; Presidential Personnel; Scheduling; Speechwriting; Strategic Initiatives;
Travel Office; USA Freedom Corps; White House Management; White House Personnel; Visitors
Office
SCIENCE, MATH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL INTERNSHIP SITES
Audubon Employment and Internships (AZ, CA, CT, DC, FL, OH, MD, ME)
Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm (Dayton, OH)
Internship concentration areas: Naturalist; Organic Farming; Administrative Assistance; Museum Store
Operation; and Maintenance. Summer and fall interns assist Earth Adventure classes. Weekly stipend
of $175 and housing provided for five interns a semester (fall, spring, and summer)
American Association for the Advancement of Science (Washington, D.C.)
Internships available for Science and Policy Programs and Science Magazine
American Zoo and Aquarium Association (various locations)
Type "internship" in search feature
Association for Women in Science (Washington, D.C.)
Paid internships available year-round, each lasting 2-4 months in the areas of marketing, publications,
and grant-writing. They try to tailor your educational and work-related needs to the goals of the
organization
Department of Defense SMART Scholarship: The Science, Mathematics And Research for
Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program is an opportunity for students pursuing an
undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
disciplines to receive a full scholarship and be gainfully employed upon degree completion. This
program allows for paid summer internship experiences. Students pursuing degrees in the following
are encouraged to apply: Applied Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Civil
Engineering, Electrical &ComputerEngineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Physics.
International Biopharmaceutical Association (various locations)
Focusing on the Biopharmaceutical Industry and Clinical Research
Merck & Company, Inc. (various locations)
A global, research-driven pharmaceutical company that offers paid internships between 10-12 weeks
during the summer. Most internships are located at facilities in West Point, PA; Rahway, NJ; and
Whitehouse Station, NJ, though others are offered in Puerto Rico; Kirkland, WA; Charlotte, NC and
more
National Science Foundation (Arlington, VA)
NASA Academy (Summer Internship): The Academies are intensive educational programs
emphasizing group activities, teamwork, research, and creativity. The curriculum balances direct
contact with science and engineering R&D with an awareness of the managerial, political, financial,
social and human issues faced by aerospace professionals. The Academy is not a 9-5 summer
research internship program. It is a rigorous, immersive experience that will challenge participants. The
academy is a space-themed program of high learning about NASA, its projects and collaborations with
aerospace industry and academia, with very little down time, but a busy, exciting summer that you will
not forget. The Academies have separate focus areas of leadership (NASA Academy), robotics, space
and planetary science, and propulsion.
National Security Agency (Ft. George G. Meade, MD)
NSA's internships offer students the opportunity of helping the National Security Agency protect and
defend the United States critical information systems
Naval Research Laboratory (various locations)
NREIP provides competitive research internships to approximately 175 undergraduate students each
year. Students typically spend 10 weeks during the summer doing research at approximately 12
Department of Navy laboratories
Science.gov: FirstGov for Science Internships and Fellowships (various locations)
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (Washington, D.C.)
Provides students with hands-on experience in the fields of environmental research and
education. Selected candidates will receive a stipend of $400.00 per week. Limited on-site dormitory
space may be available for $75.00 per week
Student Conservation Association (SCA) (various locations nation-wide)
Conservation internships available in many disciplines: archaeology; American history; backcountry
and wilderness management; cave management; communications and public relations; environmental
education; engineering and surveying; forestry; geography and GIS/GPS; geology and paleontology;
historical interpretation and research; horseback patrol; hydrology and water resources; land
interpretation and visitor services; photography; range management and plant taxonomy; recreation
management; trail construction and maintenance; wildlife and fisheries
U.S. Census Bureau (Washington, D.C.)
Internships and summer jobs available in the areas of analysis, mathematical analysis, information
technology, geography, and general office assistance
U.S. Department of Energy
Browse fellowships and internships in energy research; science; biological and environmental; high
energy physics; and nuclear science
INTERNATIONAL STUDY INTERNSHIP SITES
Cultural Embrace
Intern Abroad.com
Study Abroad.com
IHipo.com