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The Institute of Politics provides roughly 300 fully-funded internships each year across the country and around the world. Internships offer students opportunities to immerse themselves in meaningful, often life-changing work in various public service sectors.
Students placed in summer internships receive a $5,000 stipend to support 8 weeks (320 hours) of internship work.

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Overview of Organization: At ABC News, the Political Unit Internship offers an opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and supervisors, contributing to political story coverage and the maintenance of research files...
Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group Communications Intern
Overview of Organization: The Aspen Institute is an international non-profit organization founded in 1950. The Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group (Aspen CSG) is one of the over 50 policy programs...
Aspen Institute Religion & Society Program Racial Justice & Religion Intern; Religion & Society Program Communications Intern
Overview of Organization: The mission of the Religion & Society Program at the Aspen Institute is to strengthen the understanding of religion’s role in advancing equity and the common good...
Black Rock Group Intern
Overview of Organization: The Black Rock Group (BRG) is a strategic communications and public affairs firm led by Michael Dubke, Carl Forti, Brian Jones and Chris Maloney. We have a...
Congressional Intern with Office of U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08)
Overview of Organization: U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) was elected to Congress in 2016 and is now in his fourth term representing Chicago’s west and northwest suburbs as well as...
Environmental Law & Policy Center Policy Intern
Overview of Organization: The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) stands as the leading environmental legal advocacy organization in the Midwest, driving impactful policy changes with nationwide implications. Their core...
Federal Hall Policy Advisors Public Policy Intern
Overview of Organization: Federal Hall Policy Advisors, LLC (FedHall) offers a bipartisan, bicameral, policy-driven government affairs internship based in Washington, D.C. The firm advocates for leading businesses and associations, focusing...
Forest Preserves of Cook County Government Affairs Intern
Overview of Organization: The Forest Preserves of Cook County, one of the largest public open space organizations in the country, is seeking a motivated candidate to assist in their legislative...
Grassroots Analytics Summer Intern
Organization Overview: Grassroots Analytics is an innovative firm providing comprehensive support to over 100 clients, offering fundraising, data analytics, and campaign strategy. The organization is deeply involved in digital strategies...
Hispanic Federation, Policy & Advocacy Intern
Overview of Organization: Hispanic Federation is a dynamic organization dedicated to policy, community engagement, and surveys, actively involved in advocating for and empowering Hispanic communities. The organization's multifaceted approach involves...
NEJ Consulting Development Intern
Overview of Organization: NEJ Consulting is a boutique political fundraising firm working with Democratic elected officials and progressive organizations. We are seeking an intern to support our fundraising operation in...
Public Opinion Strategies Junior Research Analyst
Overview of Organization: Public Opinion Strategies, headquartered in historic Old Town Alexandria near Washington, D.C., is a national political and public affairs research firm which has been described by the...