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National Institutes of Health (NIH)
High School Scientific Training and Enrichment Program
An opportunity for students in college, graduate, and professional school to perform a summer research internship in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH.
What it is
An opportunity for students in college, graduate, and professional school to perform a summer research internship in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH.
Best fit
rising 12th graders from diverse and low-income backgrounds
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
The SIP 2027 application will open in mid-November 2026. The application will close in mid-February, 2027. Reference Letters are given an additional week past the application deadline.
University of Maryland
Student Employment and Internship Opportunities - University of Maryland Athletics
Various student employment and internship opportunities with Maryland Athletics, including roles in Applied Sport Science, Broadcast & Production, Compliance, Equipment, Facilities Operations & Events, Football, Graphic Design, GSAC, Marketing, Nutrition, Sports Medicine, Strength & Conditioning, Strategic Communications & Content Development, and Terrapin Club.
What it is
Various student employment and internship opportunities with Maryland Athletics, including roles in Applied Sport Science, Broadcast & Production, Compliance, Equipment, Facilities Operations & Events, Football, Graphic Design, GSAC, Marketing, Nutrition, Sports Medicine, Strength & Conditioning, Strategic Communications & Content Development, and Terrapin Club.
Best fit
University of Maryland Students and Recent Graduates interested in collegiate athletics
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Hiring timelines vary by department, some have specific hiring windows (e.g., Fall interns in July/Aug for the end Aug - mid Dec term)
National Institutes of Health
Summer Internship Program
An opportunity for students in college, graduate, and professional school to perform a summer research internship in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH. Interns work in research groups on various NIH campuses, with opportunities in biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences, and have access to professional development programs.
What it is
An opportunity for students in college, graduate, and professional school to perform a summer research internship in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH. Interns work in research groups on various NIH campuses, with opportunities in biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences, and have access to professional development programs.
Best fit
College students, graduate students, and professional school students interested in biomedical research
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Application will close in mid-February, 2027. Reference Letters are given an additional week past the application deadline.
Fairfax County
Internship Opportunities with Fairfax County Park Authority
The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) internship program is designed to increase community engagement in park, recreation, natural, cultural, historical and/or business operations professions while providing an additional pathway for potential employees interested in serving in seasonal, part-time, and full-time positions at FCPA. FCPA offers both paid and unpaid internship opportunities.
What it is
The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) internship program is designed to increase community engagement in park, recreation, natural, cultural, historical and/or business operations professions while providing an additional pathway for potential employees interested in serving in seasonal, part-time, and full-time positions at FCPA. FCPA offers both paid and unpaid internship opportunities.
Best fit
Students checking eligibility and fit.
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Applications accepted on a rolling basis for Spring, Summer, and Fall sessions
Commonwealth of Virginia
Commonwealth of Virginia Internship Opportunities
The Commonwealth of Virginia Internship Programs offers students the opportunity to combine academic studies with on-the-job training and experience while completing their education. Students interested in internship opportunities should contact state agencies directly for more information.
What it is
The Commonwealth of Virginia Internship Programs offers students the opportunity to combine academic studies with on-the-job training and experience while completing their education. Students interested in internship opportunities should contact state agencies directly for more information.
Best fit
College students and recent graduates
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Status unknown — verify
Smithsonian Institution
Internships at the Archives of American Art
The Archives of American Art offers internships year-round to students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs who wish to learn and gain professional experience in various fields including archival science, information management, museum studies, art administration, art history, and cultural studies.
What it is
The Archives of American Art offers internships year-round to students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs who wish to learn and gain professional experience in various fields including archival science, information management, museum studies, art administration, art history, and cultural studies.
Best fit
Students
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
offers internships year-round
Department of Energy
General Counsel Law Student Intern Program
The Department of Energy's Office of the General Counsel offers an exciting opportunity for law students to gain firsthand exposure to the fast-moving and evolving practice of energy, environmental and Federal agency law. Interns work closely with attorneys on demanding legal research and writing assignments across various practice areas.
What it is
The Department of Energy's Office of the General Counsel offers an exciting opportunity for law students to gain firsthand exposure to the fast-moving and evolving practice of energy, environmental and Federal agency law. Interns work closely with attorneys on demanding legal research and writing assignments across various practice areas.
Best fit
Law students
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Spring Internship Program 2027: Open season for applications August 1 – September 30, 2026
Office of the Governor of Virginia
InternshipsVA Statewide Internship Program
InternshipsVA is a new statewide program to help Virginia employers design and launch high-quality, paid internships for higher education students in Virginia. The Commonwealth has committed $14.5 million each year to support this program.
What it is
InternshipsVA is a new statewide program to help Virginia employers design and launch high-quality, paid internships for higher education students in Virginia. The Commonwealth has committed $14.5 million each year to support this program.
Best fit
higher education students in Virginia
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Recurring — reopens
National Institutes of Health
NIH Summer Internship Program
The NIH Summer Internship Program provides an opportunity for students to engage in biomedical research at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). The program aims to expose students to environmental health sciences and enhance their research skills.
What it is
The NIH Summer Internship Program provides an opportunity for students to engage in biomedical research at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). The program aims to expose students to environmental health sciences and enhance their research skills.
Best fit
Students interested in biomedical and behavioral research careers
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Recurring — reopens
Department of Energy (DOE)
Student Internship Program
Jefferson Lab’s internship program provides full-time college and university students the chance to gain paid experience in technical and business roles within the U.S. Department of Energy laboratory complex. By closely collaborating with experienced staff members, students will acquire valuable skills from industry professionals and contribute to projects that support the lab’s scientific mission.
What it is
Jefferson Lab’s internship program provides full-time college and university students the chance to gain paid experience in technical and business roles within the U.S. Department of Energy laboratory complex. By closely collaborating with experienced staff members, students will acquire valuable skills from industry professionals and contribute to projects that support the lab’s scientific mission.
Best fit
Students
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Internship opportunities are offered throughout the year
Peraton
Peraton Summer Interns Support Corporate Innovation and Customer Outcomes
Peraton’s summer internship program helps develop the next generation of the national security technical workforce while opening doors to career opportunities within the company. Interns worked on projects ranging from geospatial analysis for satellites to cybersecurity and software development.
What it is
Peraton’s summer internship program helps develop the next generation of the national security technical workforce while opening doors to career opportunities within the company. Interns worked on projects ranging from geospatial analysis for satellites to cybersecurity and software development.
Best fit
Local high school students, college students
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Recurring — reopens
Virginia Commercial Space Flight Authority (Virginia Space)
Virginia Spaceport Authority Internships
Opportunity for rising juniors and seniors to participate in paid internships at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS) in Wallops Island, Virginia or in the World Trade Center in Norfolk, Virginia. Interns will gain hands-on experience in various fields including engineering, security, technology, and business administration.
What it is
Opportunity for rising juniors and seniors to participate in paid internships at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS) in Wallops Island, Virginia or in the World Trade Center in Norfolk, Virginia. Interns will gain hands-on experience in various fields including engineering, security, technology, and business administration.
Best fit
High school students interested in STEM and aerospace
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Recurring — reopens
United States Commission on Civil Rights (CCR)
Student Internship Program
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights invites undergraduate, graduate, and law students to submit applications for our student internship program in the Commission's Headquarters and Eastern Regional Office located in Washington, DC. Positions may also be available in regional offices located in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, and Los Angeles.
What it is
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights invites undergraduate, graduate, and law students to submit applications for our student internship program in the Commission's Headquarters and Eastern Regional Office located in Washington, DC. Positions may also be available in regional offices located in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, and Los Angeles.
Best fit
Students checking eligibility and fit.
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Status unknown — verify
U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM)
RFE/RL Internship Program
RFE/RL’s Internship Program offers meaningful work experience for university students and recent graduates in order to: Provide interns an opportunity to develop their skills through practical experience; Support RFE/RL’s mission by providing independent journalism or other subject matter experience to individuals from our broadcast regions; Assist RFE/RL’s outreach efforts.
What it is
RFE/RL’s Internship Program offers meaningful work experience for university students and recent graduates in order to: Provide interns an opportunity to develop their skills through practical experience; Support RFE/RL’s mission by providing independent journalism or other subject matter experience to individuals from our broadcast regions; Assist RFE/RL’s outreach efforts.
Best fit
Students
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Status unknown — verify
Office of Naval Research
Science and Engineering Apprentice Program
The Science and Engineering Apprentice Program (SEAP) places academically talented high school students with interest and ability in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) as apprentices in Department of Defense (DoD) laboratories for eight weeks during the summer. The program offers students a unique and positive experience in their fields of interest and encourages them to pursue STEM related careers.
What it is
The Science and Engineering Apprentice Program (SEAP) places academically talented high school students with interest and ability in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) as apprentices in Department of Defense (DoD) laboratories for eight weeks during the summer. The program offers students a unique and positive experience in their fields of interest and encourages them to pursue STEM related careers.
Best fit
Academically talented high school students with interest and ability in STEM
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
The online application period is now open through November 30th for the Summer 2027 internship program.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie China Young Ambassadors Internships
Paid internships for matriculated students or recent graduates to work on research or communications tracks at Carnegie China. Remote candidates eligible to work in Singapore will be considered.
What it is
Paid internships for matriculated students or recent graduates to work on research or communications tracks at Carnegie China. Remote candidates eligible to work in Singapore will be considered.
Best fit
Undergraduate or Graduate
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Applications accepted on a rolling basis
George Mason University
Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program
The nationally known Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program (ASSIP) provides transformative research opportunities for high school and undergraduate students. Selected participants work one-on-one with faculty researchers at George Mason University and collaborating institutions using state-of-the-art technology across many disciplines.
What it is
The nationally known Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program (ASSIP) provides transformative research opportunities for high school and undergraduate students. Selected participants work one-on-one with faculty researchers at George Mason University and collaborating institutions using state-of-the-art technology across many disciplines.
Best fit
High school and undergraduate students interested in STEM research
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
2026 ASSIP applications will be processed during February 2026. Mentors' internship offers will be extended by the first week in April.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Intramural Training & Education
NIH High School Summer Internship Program
An opportunity for students in college, graduate, and professional school to perform a summer research internship in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH.
What it is
An opportunity for students in college, graduate, and professional school to perform a summer research internship in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH.
Best fit
Current high school juniors and seniors interested in biomedical research
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Application closes on Tuesday, January 26, 2027 at 12 pm (noon) ET. Reference Letters are due Tuesday, February 2, 2027 at 12 pm (noon) ET.
University of Maryland
GIS Internship / Early Career Opportunity – Energix Renewables
Energix North America is seeking an entry-level GIS intern or early career professional to work on utility-scale solar energy projects. The role involves spatial analysis, cartography, data management, drone operations, and working with ArcGIS, Power BI, and CAD systems.
What it is
Energix North America is seeking an entry-level GIS intern or early career professional to work on utility-scale solar energy projects. The role involves spatial analysis, cartography, data management, drone operations, and working with ArcGIS, Power BI, and CAD systems.
Best fit
Recent graduates or anyone interested in long-term growth in the renewables sector
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Status unknown — verify
Inova Health System
Academic Internships for Students
Thank you for your interest in an academic internship with Inova! To be considered, please fill out the form below completely and attach a copy of your resume. If your interests and academic program align with an internship opportunity, someone from Inova will reach out to you.
What it is
Thank you for your interest in an academic internship with Inova! To be considered, please fill out the form below completely and attach a copy of your resume. If your interests and academic program align with an internship opportunity, someone from Inova will reach out to you.
Best fit
College students
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Recurring — reopens
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
NIH Summer Internship Program (SIP)
An opportunity for students in college, graduate, and professional school to perform a summer research internship in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH.
What it is
An opportunity for students in college, graduate, and professional school to perform a summer research internship in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH.
Best fit
U.S. citizens and permanent residents interested in biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences research
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Accepting
DC Department of Employment Services, Office of Youth Programs
High School Internship Program
The High School Internship Program provides work-readiness skills, project-based learning, life skills, leadership development training, and work opportunities for District high school students, in grades 9th -12th, who are ages 14 - 21.
What it is
The High School Internship Program provides work-readiness skills, project-based learning, life skills, leadership development training, and work opportunities for District high school students, in grades 9th -12th, who are ages 14 - 21.
Best fit
District high school students, in grades 9th -12th
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Status unknown — verify
Visa Inc.
2027 Sophomore Internship Program - Software Engineer Intern, Ashburn
Visa's Sophomore Internship Program offers a 12-week immersive experience where you’ll work on impactful projects that advance Visa’s mission. You’ll build meaningful connections, strengthen your communication and business skills, and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, global environment.
What it is
Visa's Sophomore Internship Program offers a 12-week immersive experience where you’ll work on impactful projects that advance Visa’s mission. You’ll build meaningful connections, strengthen your communication and business skills, and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, global environment.
Best fit
Sophomore students
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Recurring — reopens
Smithsonian Institution
Hirshhorn Exhibition History Cataloging Internship
The intern will add historic exhibition records including checklists into the museum’s cataloging database (TMS) and learn best practices for catalog record entry, checklist creation, cross-reference skills and research skills.
What it is
The intern will add historic exhibition records including checklists into the museum’s cataloging database (TMS) and learn best practices for catalog record entry, checklist creation, cross-reference skills and research skills.
Best fit
Currently enrolled or recent graduates in undergraduate/graduate programs, international students
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
July 24, 2026, at 5:30PM ET