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 info@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 2013
Internship Period: January 22nd - May 10th
Application Deadline: November 1st 2012

Summer 2013  
Internship Period: June 4th - August 9th
Application Deadline: March 15th  

Fall 2013
Internship Period: September 3rd - December 13th
Application Deadline: May 17th

Please send all application materials to:

The Institute of World Politics
1521 16th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20036