Political science focuses on government and political theory and politics at the local, state, national, and international levels. Political scientist seeks to both describe and explain political phenomena. It includes a study of government processes, the study of government institutions, and the study of the people’s behavior in the government and how citizens interact with their government. Political scientist seeks to understand the underlying ways in which power, authority, rules, constitution, and laws affect our lives.
There are numerous internship opportunities across government departments, nonprofits, law practices, and consulting firms for students who want to change and jumpstart their careers in politics or policy.
Political science interns should be ready to put in long hours to make their voices heard in this competitive, fast-paced field. In return, you will get the inside scoop on how political systems, regional politics, and various government functions work, all while growing your network-a must in government. As an intern, you will stay busy conducting research, planning events, overseeing day-to-day operations, and lobbying for a cause.
Given below is a list of an institute that offers internship in political science. You can go through the list and decide which place is perfect for you. Good Luck!
RTI International Political Science Internship
HR Direction seeks a prospect for its client RTI International for the government relations internship within RTI government relation. An internship is paid and will take place from May to July requires a minimum commitment of 40 hours per week. Working hours are also flexible during business hours. The Government relation provides the successful prospect with a mentored learning experience and the opportunity to expand classroom knowledge and skills within a professional setting. As part of the government relation team, the intern will gain exposure to all divisions of RTI and Congress. Candidates currently enrolled undergraduate studying one of the following fields: Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, Business, History, or similar field are applicable for this role.
Provided By: RTI International Type: N/A Duration: 3 months Deadline: Open Apply Now
Eurasia Group Political Science Internship
Eurasia Group, the world’s top political risk management firm, is looking for a research intern to support its dynamic research team with colleagues based in Washington DC, New York, London, and Singapore. Our research interns will participate in a political risk training program (PRTP). As a research intern, the candidate will perform in-depth, distinctive research and analysis to support client-facing engagement. The program includes a formal training component, focusing on crucial issues in preparing and presenting political risk analysis. An applicant pursuing a bachelor’s degree in political science, economics, international affairs, business, or a related field of study is preferred.
Provided By: Eurasia Group Type: N/A Duration: N/A Deadline: Open Apply Now
Orange Country Water District Political Science Internship
The orange country water district is now accepting applications for the internship. Under supervision, the candidate will assist in the day-to-day activities of OCWD’s public affairs department, including communications and legislative tasks such as drafting and updating news releases, fact sheets, talking points, scripts, and other materials as assigned. Interns will be given sick leaves as a benefit, and it is paid internship for both full-time and part-time. An internship is designed to provide meaningful training and work experience for college students pursuing academic studies related to political science, public relations, economics, business, or related field.
Provided By: Orange Country Water District Type: Part-Time and Full-Time Duration: N/A Deadline: Open Apply Now
RCLCO Political Science Internship
RCLCO is looking forward to interns joining the team as junior consultants to gain unmatched experience in real estate analytics and exposure to the industry. Interns will work directly with project managers and senior firm leadership to provide foundational support for RCLCO’s market research, financial and statistical analyses, professional reports, and client presentations. It is a paid internship depending upon the experience of the candidate. Interns have to organize data and construct financial and statistical models by employing existing RCLCO methodologies and developing new approaches. Candidates entering senior year of an undergraduate or graduate degree program in political science, economics, finance, real estate can fill the form.
Provided By: RCLCO Type: N/A Duration: N/A Deadline: Open Apply Now
Freedom House Asia Political Science Internship
Freedom House Asia is invited qualified candidates to complete an online application form and join the team as an intern. The intern will support its program activities and advocacy campaigns in the Asia region. The position requires 20-30 hours per week and is a temporary, part-time internship and paid that will last from June to August. The interns will provide support by conducting research and assisting with a range of programmatic and administrative functions. The academic background for the candidate includes a degree in political science, international human rights, international relation, or a related field.
Provided By: Freedom House Asia Type: Part-Time Duration: 3 months Deadline: Open Apply Now
Seattle Children Political Science Internship
Seattle children’s external affairs department is seeking a high school senior, recent high school graduation, or undergraduate degree student interested in pursuing a career in political science, community health, government, or related field for a three-month paid internship. The intern will assist Seattle Children’s with various projects and provide support to important community health initiatives, particularly related to community building, addressing health disparities, promoting equity, and public policy innovation. The intern will get direct experience in community health, advocacy, public policy research and analysis, and networking in the field.
Provided By: Seattle Children Type: N/A Duration: 3 month Deadline: Open Apply Now
Truth Initiative Political Science Internship
Truth Initiative is currently searching for an energetic and committed individual for an internship program. As a truth initiative intern, the candidate will gain practical knowledge on public health issues, real-world professional experience, valuable workplace skills, and general career guidance. It is a full-time internship. The intern will be involved in community initiatives such as National partnerships, Tobacco-Free Colleges Program, College and Community leader programs. Applicants pursuing a degree in political science, public health, or business administration are perfect for this role.
Provided By: Truth Initiative Type: Full Time Duration: N/A Deadline: Open Apply Now
Edward M. Kennedy Institute Education and visitor experience Internship
The company is pleased to offer a remote, project-based internship. Interns will support the visitor experience team to plan and develop interpretive materials for future institute audiences. Interns are expected to use their computers or laptop. It is an unpaid position intended to provide a professional learning experience to students or other appropriate individuals whose career intent includes interpretation, informal education, political science, history, conservation, or museum.
Provided By: Edward M. Kennedy Institute Type: N/A Duration: N/A Deadline: Open Apply Now
CRL Political Science Internship
Self Help or CRL offers a ten-week summer internship program designed to give students valuable experience in a professional setting while broadening their knowledge of community development financial institutions (CDFI’s). Along with each specific intern project, the intern will participate in a series of brown bag lunches to learn more about Self help and the community development industry as a whole. An internship is full-time, and interns will also be allowed to network with one another and other self-helpers through various planned events. Preference will be given in public policy, political science, and finance.
Provided By: CRL Type: Full Time Duration: 10 weeks Deadline: Open Apply Now
LSC Political Science Internship
Are you interested in working in a collaborative, friendly mission-oriented environment? If so, the company invites o to consider an internship with the office of data governance and analysis (ODGA) team at the legal services corporation. This position is paid on an hourly basis. Interns have to build problem-solving and quantitative reasoning skills while working in a collaborative, mission-oriented environment. LSC accepts applications from current undergraduate or graduate students studying political science, sociology, computer science, data science, or other related fields.
Provided By: LSC Type: Part-Time Duration: N/A Deadline: Open Apply Now
Search for Common Ground Political Science Internship
Applications for the DMC internship are now open, and the candidate can quickly fill the form. As the DMC Events interns, the candidate will provide writing, research, project management, and creative support to the team’s activities. It is an unpaid internship, and part-time opportunities available. The intern will play a key role in designing and implementing a series of events designed to showcase new search initiatives and high-profile speakers. Current students or graduates in nonprofit management, political science, international philanthropy, global communication, or a related field can apply for the role.
Provided By: Search for common ground Type: Part-Time Duration: N/A Deadline: Open Apply Now
Intel Political Science Internship
The company is looking for a creative and collaborative candidate to support the US government relation team on a range of operational projects and policy issues in the US at the federal, state, and local levels. During the internship, the candidate will get real-world experience with ownership of projects from day one and the opportunity to develop a network inside and outside of Intel. Working with the entire team, the intern will help develop Intel’s public policy operations, research policy matters, and relevant public policy goals. The candidate must be pursuing a bachelor‡s degree in economics, political science, public policy, government studies, or closely related fields.
Provided By: Intel Type: N/A Duration: N/A Deadline: Open Apply Now
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Give away to your career by working as an intern in the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Interns have to play a collaborative role in supporting the Government Affairs team. The internship is paid, and interns get a unique opportunity to contribute to the center’s policy areas, primarily by tracking legislation affecting budget policy and safety net programs. Inters having undergraduate student graduates with political science or related field will commit to the center’s mission to improve well-being as part of the center’s work.
Provided By: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Type: N/A Duration: N/A Deadline: Open Apply Now
