Applying for an IWP Internship
Who may apply
Qualified applicants should be students in good academic standing from an appropriately accredited institution with a minimum 3.2 GPA. (The internship is open to sophomores, juniors, seniors, and recent graduates.) In addition, applicants must have taken introductory studies in history, political science, international affairs, or economics, and demonstrate a serious interest in pursuing graduate studies and/or a career in international affairs, national security, or intelligence.
Application Requirements
The following materials are required of all applicants interested in IWP's internship program. If you have any questions or concerns, or if you are finding it difficult to meet one of the requirements listed below, please contact Colin Parks at parks@iwp.edu.
- Completed and signed application:
Internship Application and Requirements - Completed questionnaire (addendum to the application)
- 1-2 page resume
- Academic Transcripts (Student-copy will suffice)
- Essay on professional and education goals (Typewritten, 500 words)
- 3-5 page writing sample on a topic related to international affairs, national security, or intelligence
- Two academic or professional letters of recommendation
Internship Periods and Deadlines to Apply
Spring 2012
Internship Period: January 25th - May 11th
Summer 2012
Internship Period: June 5th - August 10th
Application Deadline: April 2nd
Fall 2012
Internship Period: September 4th - December 15th
Application Deadline: July 2nd
Spring 2013
Internship Period: January 22nd - May 10th
Application Deadline: November 1st 2012
Please send all application materials to:
Colin Parks, Director of Student Recruitment
The Institute of World Politics
1521 16th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
Or:
Alberto M. Piedra