Internships for Students

13 open internships for students, from research programs to paid placements. Each listing links to the sponsor's application.

• Smithsonian SERC Science Illustration Internships Internship
  Award amount varies, see sponsor · Deadline: November 7, 2026
  Early-career science illustrators; qualifying portfolio/skills requirements per posting. Two placements; March 1, 2027 start; 12 weeks; onsite Edgewater MD…
• Smithsonian SERC ForestGEO Internship Internship
  Award amount varies, see sponsor · Deadline: November 29, 2026
  Early-career applicants for forest research; review fieldwork and academic/skills requirements in posting. 10 weeks; anticipated March 2027 start; onsite…
• CIA Directorate of Operations Undergraduate Internship Internship
  Award amount varies, see sponsor · Deadline: Agency recruitment window; apply well in advance
  Full-time first-year student at four-year institution; qualifying academic progress; US citizenship/security eligibility. Specific first-year/one-semester…
• DHS HS-POWER Research Internship Program Internship
  Award amount varies, see sponsor · Deadline: December 2, 2026; recommendations December 16, 2026
  Eligible undergraduate/graduate students; discipline, citizenship and enrollment requirements in current program rules. 2027 internships start May-June…
• DIA Summer Internship Program Internship
  Award amount varies, see sponsor · Deadline: Annual recruitment/vacancy-specific deadlines
  Qualifying students in intelligence, technology, HR or relevant professional fields; citizenship/security and academic rules. Select Summer Internship Program…
• FBI Honors Internship Program Internship
  Award amount varies, see sponsor · Deadline: 2027 summer cycle closed; 2028 dates not announced
  Qualifying full-time US college/university degree students; GPA 3.0+; citizenship/background requirements. Set vacancy alert; selected locations and…
• NASA OSTEM Internships Internship
  Award amount varies, see sponsor · Deadline: Summer 2027 March 1; Fall 2027 May 24; confirm cutoff time in portal
  US citizens; qualifying enrolled students/high school graduates age 18+; GPA 3.0+; project-specific requirements. Apply through NASA STEM Gateway; spring 2027…
• NASA Pathways Internship Program Internship
  Award amount varies, see sponsor · Deadline: USAJOBS vacancy-specific
  Qualifying US-citizen degree/certificate students; GPA 2.9+; age/enrollment/work-hour criteria apply. Multi-semester program; potential conversion to…
• NIH Summer Internship Program (SIP) Internship
  Award amount varies, see sponsor · Deadline: 2027 application dates not confirmed; monitor NIH portal
  US citizen/permanent resident; eligible college/graduate/professional student; age and enrollment rules. Full-time research; health insurance required; NIH…
• NSA Summer Internship Programs Internship
  Award amount varies, see sponsor · Deadline: Individual student-program vacancy deadlines
  Qualifying students in computing, engineering, math, languages, business or relevant fields; US citizenship/security requirements. Specific GPA/degree…
• Smithsonian National Museum of American History Internship Program Internship
  Award amount varies, see sponsor · Deadline: Session-specific application deadlines
  Applicants with relevant history, education, communications, business or other applicable interests; project-specific criteria. Funding is coordinated through…
• Smithsonian SERC Science Writing Internship Internship
  Award amount varies, see sponsor · Deadline: Summer application typically winter; confirm 2027 deadline/opening
  Strong science interest/background and ability to write for public audiences; eligible students/recent graduates. 10-12 weeks; writing samples and reference…
• US Department of State Student Internship Program Internship
  Award amount varies, see sponsor · Deadline: Cycle/vacancy-specific; check USAJOBS
  Eligible undergraduate/graduate students; US citizenship, academic and security requirements. Placements at bureaus and overseas posts; verify remaining…