Summer 2013 Internship Program

Posted by Professor Lai

This was emailed to me by the Fund for American Studies. Just an FYI if you are interested and looking for an opportunity in DC this summer. The Political Science Department is not affiliated with this organization. There are two listings. One for the Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems and one for Institute on Economics and International Affairs

Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems
Washington, DC – June 5 – August 3, 2013
www.DCinternships.org/ICPES

*Guaranteed Internships - Courses for Credit - Housing in DC
*Priority Deadline: February 7, 2013
*Scholarship Funding Available

Spend a summer interning in the nation’s capital and gain that competitive edge. Taking advantage of a Washington, DC internship is a valuable investment in your future that will set you apart after college. The comprehensive programs sponsored by The Fund for American Studies include a guaranteed internship placement, courses for transferable credit from George Mason University, and furnished housing conveniently located in downtown Washington. Students also benefit from networking events, exclusive briefings, and guest speakers.

THE INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
We’ve been creating academic internship experiences for over 40 years and guarantee all participants an internship placement. Your options are endless – we work with many different federal agencies, policy groups, think tanks, public affairs firms, government relations offices, and nonprofit organizations.

Working in this powerful city will allow you to make professional connections and practice networking skills in a real-world setting. Washington, DC is the perfect place to explore a variety of career paths, and we work with each student’s unique goals and aspirations to match you with the most fitting internship site.

“During my internship I served as a research analyst with Social Compact, an organization that uses cutting-edge methodology and economic indicators to provide detailed analyses of the role of investment in community development. With Social Compact, I was able to collaborate closely with research staff, delve deeper into my interests, and confirm my passion for economics.”

Mercy Ndambuki, Princeton University
Intern, Social Compact

APPLY TODAY
Students will be accepted on a rolling basis until the final deadline of March 7, 2013. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the priority deadline of February 7, 2013 in order to receive preference in admissions and scholarship consideration, as well as internship placement.

For more information and to be begin an online application, please visit www.DCinternships.org/ICPES . Questions may be directed to Jennifer Fantin at admissions@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.

Fund For American Studies
1621 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20009

Institute on Economics and International Affairs
Washington, DC – June 5 – August 3, 2013
www.DCinternships.org/IEIA

*Guaranteed Internships - Courses for Credit - Housing in DC
*Priority Deadline: February 7, 2013
*Scholarship Funding Available

Spend a summer interning in the nation’s capital and gain that competitive edge. Taking advantage of a Washington, DC internship is a valuable investment in your future that will set you apart after college. The comprehensive programs sponsored by The Fund for American Studies include a guaranteed internship placement in international affairs, courses for transferable credit from George Mason University, and furnished housing conveniently located in downtown Washington. Students also benefit from networking events, exclusive briefings, and guest speakers.

THE INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
We’ve been creating academic internship experiences for over 40 years and guarantee all participants an internship placement. Your options are endless – we work with many different federal agencies, international affairs organizations, embassies, and international NGO’s.

Working in this powerful city will allow you to make professional connections in foreign affairs and practice networking skills in a real-world setting. Washington, DC is the perfect place to explore a variety of career paths, and we work with each student’s unique goals and aspirations to match you with the most fitting internship site.

“My internship at the Institute of World Politics has been the most rewarding part of my DC experience. IWP gave me the chance to completely immerse myself in the foreign policy world, and I learned more than I ever thought possible.”

Ramy Kalioby, University of North Carolina
Intern, Institute of World Politics

APPLY TODAY
Students will be accepted on a rolling basis until the final deadline of March 7, 2013. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the priority deadline of February 7, 2013 in order to receive preference in admissions and scholarship consideration, as well as internship placement.

For more information and to be begin an online application, please visit www.DCinternships.org/IEIA . Questions may be directed to Jennifer Fantin at admissions@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.

Fund For American Studies
1621 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20009