The Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service provides Research Internships in Science and Engineering for study in Germany. This year 298 RISE students out of 846 applicants from US and Canada participated.

The program gives students in the fields of biology, chemistry, earth sciences, engineering and physics the chance to spend a summer working with German doctoral students on serious research projects. The doctoral students help integrate the undergraduate directly into the lab work and serve as personal and professional mentors. All participants receive stipends from DAAD to help cover living expenses, and the partner universities and research institutions provide housing assistance. 

North American Undergraduate Students in science and engineering get a glimpse of advanced research work while gaining desirable practical experience in their field. They learn about Germany from an insider’s perspective while meeting new people and taking their first steps with the German language - or practicing their existing language abilities. Long-lasting friendships are born from these intensive work environments that are balanced with fun evenings or weekends out with colleagues.

NSF REU Summer Programs
The National Science Foundation's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the NSF.The summer undergraduate REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects specifically designed for the REU program. This solicitation features two mechanisms for support of student research: (1) REU Sites are based on independent proposals to initiate and conduct projects that engage a number of students in research. REU Sites may be based in a single discipline or academic department, or on interdisciplinary or multi-department research opportunities with a coherent intellectual theme. Proposals with an international dimension are welcome. A partnership with the Department of Defense supports REU Sites in DoD-relevant research areas. (2) REU Supplements may be requested for ongoing NSF-funded research projects or may be included as a component of proposals for new or renewal NSF grants or cooperative agreements.

Pamela Harriman Foreign Service Fellowships
The College of William and Mary established the Pamela Harriman Foreign Service Fellowships in 2000 to inspire the best of a new generation to pursue careers in public service. The Awards are offered annually to three outstanding undergraduates from across the nation.

U.S. Department of State Summer Internship Program
(Application closing date is usually November 1)
A student internship at the U.S. Department of State is an opportunity for you to get an inside look at the different types of positions and responsibilities available in foreign affairs. You can also gain valuable work experience that will help you in virtually every endeavor, whether you choose to work in government or in the private sector. 

U.S. Department of Defense

The Washington Center will offer an exciting program with the Department of Defense once again this summer. Examples of work completed by past interns include: analysis of major weapon systems, assisting with military-to-military bilateral relations, updating and maintaining departmental websites, providing support for departmental social programs, statistical analysis of budget submissions, and reviewing reports from Congress.

This program gives second-semester sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students the opportunity to develop skills, make professional contacts, build their resumes, and explore future career opportunities within the Department of Defense. Related majors are Accounting, Business/Economics, Computer Science/IT, Defense Policy, Engineering, Finance, Humanities, Human Resources, International Affairs, and Mathematics/Statistics. Graduate and undergraduate interns not seeking credit will receive fully-furnished housing while in D.C. as well as a substantial stipend to offset personal costs. Interns seeking university credit should speak with the Department of Defense. 

ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship
ThinkSwiss will support 15 talented and motivated U.S. undergraduate and graduate students from all fields of study, who apply for a research project at a Swiss university or research lab. The awardees will receive a monthly stipend of CHR 1,000 (approx. $830) for a period of up to three months.

The ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship program takes place within the scope of the ThinkSwiss Program. "ThinkSwiss - Brainstorm the future" is a U.S.-wide program on Education, Research and Innovation. It focuses on the exchange of expertise and know-how in academia and the business community in both Switzerland and the USA.

American Psychological Association

Summer Science Fellowships (SSF) aims to immerse advanced undergraduate students in the science of psychology by exposing them to the excitement and promise of the best of psychological science. Our principal objective is to inform these students about the science of psychology and its promise for the future, and help prepare them for the rigors of graduate study in psychological science.

An expenses-paid, intensive summer training program, the purpose of SSF is to allow up to 12 talented students to be placed in the psychology laboratories of some of the most outstanding researchers in the Washington, DC area for up to 7 weeks.

Institute for International Public Policy Fellows Program
IIPP serves to enhance US national security and global competitiveness by promoting excellence, international service, and awareness among a broader, more  representative cross-section of the American citizenry.  We prepare a cadre of well-trained, language proficient minority young people to compete in the global marketplace beginning in the sophomore year of college.  IIPP helps ensure that those entrusted with the affairs of the United States (foreign as well as domestic) reflect the diversity that defines us as Americans and confronts us as citizens of the global village.

Our unique combination of short seven-week summer global policy institutes: a unique study abroad program focusing on global public policy, service and research; and a pro-active and culturally sensitive approach to minority education that fosters international service and non-profit sector leadership provides IIPP with the means to meet the needs of its diverse students - and help them succeed.  IIPP also provides outreach, recruitment and technical assistance services, as well as offering HBCUs and other minority institutions valuable resources to strengthen their international studies and globalization infrastructures.

Koch Internship Program
The Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation Internship Program was established to develop the next generation of liberty-minded leaders and entrepreneurs. Over the course of the program, Interns engage in key Foundation projects while learning and applying Market-Based Management^®.

The project assignments cover fascinating areas including policy research, leadership and talent development, grassroots education, marketing, and network development. This hands-on experience gives interns the chance to explore the non-profit sector while applying the management philosophy they are learning from the Foundation, and allows them to build a network of like-minded friends and associates.

The Washington Center Intern Abroad Programs
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars is an independent, nonprofit organization serving hundreds of colleges and universities in the United States and other countries by providing selected students challenging opportunities to work and learn in Washington, D.C. for academic credit. The largest program of its kind, The Washington Center has 70 full-time staff and over 40,000 alumni, many of whom are in leadership positions in the public, private and nonprofit sectors in the United States and around the world.  

TheWashington Center provides diverse, highly motivated interns to thousands of organizations in government, business and the non-profit sector. They contribute significantly to their placements and often prove to be of longer-term interest as prospective employees. 

The Washington Center’s Intern Abroad programs provide something more and more students seek – an opportunity to combine study abroad with a valuable internship experience.  Each program integrates academic and work experience in a comparative and international context.

Capital City Fellows Program
The CCFP is a mayoral initiative to attract recent graduates of master's degree programs in public administration, public policy, urban planning, law, engineering, business and related fields to work for the city of Washington, DC. Candidates compete for two-year fellowship appointments during which they complete four six-month rotations in differentcity agencies, including: the Office of the City Administrator, Department of Human Resources, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Department of Human Services, Department of Transportation, Department of Corrections, Office of Planning, the Metropolitan Police Department, among many others.

In addition to on-the-job training in their host agencies, Fellows are given unique opportunities to meet with high-level city officials and participate in educational and professional development seminars. The program prepares Fellows to meet the challenges of local government public service and develops management talent for the city. 

Centralized College Internship Program
CCIP is a six-week program that offers summer positions (30-40 hours each week) to undergraduate and graduate students. The program is a Mayoral initiative designed to bring the best and brightest to the District’s workforce by attracting, recruiting and retaining undergraduate and graduate students. The program promotes leadership in candidates who want hands-on public policy municipal government experience. Summer interns will also participate in professional development and roundtable seminars with senior government officials.

FBI Honors Internship
The FBI Honors Internship Program offers undergraduate and graduate school students an exciting insider's view of FBI operations and provides an opportunity to explore the many career opportunities within the Bureau. The Honors Internship Program brings students to work at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. FBI Honors Interns can look forward to ten extremely rewarding and interesting weeks. You'll be working side-by-side with Special Agents and Professional Staff personnel on important cases and management issues.

CIA Undergraduate Summer Internship 

This unique program is designed to give promising undergraduate students, particularly minorities and people with disabilities, the opportunity to gain practical work experience that complements their academic studies.

You will be given the opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals and see first-hand the role the CIA plays in supporting US officials who make our country's foreign policy. We are interested in students majoring in engineering, computer science, mathematics, economics, physical sciences, foreign languages, area studies, business administration, accounting, international relations, finance, logistics, human resources, geography, national security studies, military and foreign affairs, political science and graphic design.

This program takes place at Howard University in Washington DC for six weeks beginning in mid-May. It includes academic courses and additional seminars and visits to give students exposure to key policymakers and practitioners of international affairs. Students who are accepted receive tuition, travel, room and board, as well as a stipend, for the program.