Internship Resources
The Department of Public Administration and International Affairs sees the internship search as an opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge needed to successfully search for jobs in international relations and public policy. As such, we provide support, guidance and mentoring to students during the process, but encourage students to engage in the search directly.
Forms | When to Submit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
As soon as you secure an internship | Land an Internship? This is Step 1 to let the department know | |
| By the Add Deadline of the semester, or close to it! | This form will register you in PAI 670, and you will receive 3 credits for your internship, in place of an elective. Save to your computer prior to filling it out. |
| By the start of your internship | If you are completing the MAIR required internship, but not for credit, fill out this form. Save to your computer prior to filling it out. |
| At the conclusion of your internship | The PAIA department will send this form to your supervisor for completion, review, and return. Save to your computer prior to filling it out. |
Please use the following resources to help identify opportunities in the international affairs space.
Job Boards
Daybook - Political, Policy, and Non-Profit Job Board
GlobalJobs.org - Policy, NGOs, and Academia
Devex Job Board - Relief and Development, primarily with USAID support contractors
ReliefWeb Job Board - Relief and Development
USAjobs.gov - U.S. Federal Government Jobs
AvueDigitalServices - U.S. Federal Government Jobs
SAM.gov - U.S. Federal Contracting Jobs
Businesses for Social Responsibility - Corporate Social Responsibility jobs
Traverse Jobs - Advocacy Jobs in Politics, Policy & PR
EuroBrussels - Jobs in European Affairs
Identifying Organizations
In the international development space, bilateral aid is carried out through partnerships with locally-based organizations, known as implementing partners or grantees. By identifying who works where, it can be helpful to focus on particular sub-fields or employment locations
ForeignAssistance.gov - U.S. government bilateral aid
UNDP Transparency Portal - UN funding disbursed through UNDP
Think Tank and Civil Society Program - University of Pennsylvania listing of internationally renowned Think Tanks
Washington, D.C., & Global Organizations
Center for a New American Security (CNAS) - internship / careers
Center for a Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) - internship / careers
History and Public Policy Program (HAPP) at the Wilson Center
Institute for Defense Analyses - summer associates / careers
Union of Concerned Scientists: Science for a Healthy Planet and Safer World
New York, N.Y., & Global Opportunities
Other International Organizations
National Security & Foreign Policy
Private Sector National Security Contractors
Federally Funded Research & Development Centers
Advisory & Risk Management
Policy Research and Think Tanks
Global Issues