NSPC Undergraduate Internship Program

Applications for Summer 2025 internship open on Friday, February 7, 2025! They will close on Monday, March 3. This year, the NSPC is sponsoring two summer programs. 

The NSPC will coordinate two separate summer intenships for 2025. Please select the internship link to read more about each program and apply.

NSPC Undergraduate Internship, Charlottesville, VA 
May 27 – July 18, 2025 (8 weeks) 
$17.50 hr/40 hours per week 
5 STUDENT CAP 

CSIS Undergraduate Internship, Washington DC
June 2 – August 8, 2025 (10 weeks)
$17.50 hr/40 hours per week
2 STUDENT CAP

Why participate in an undergraduate internship?

Develop strong research and presentation skills

Understand the complexities of national security policymaking

Establish positive relationships and build new networks

Direct access to NSPC leadership for mentorship and professional advice

Eligibility

All undergraduate students, regardless of major, are eligible to apply for our internship program.

Application Process

Applications Open: February 7 
Applications Close: March 3 
Application Review: March 4-7 
UVA SPRING BREAK MARCH 10-14 
First Round Interviews: March 17 -20
Final Candidate Interviews: March 21-26 
Candidates Selected: March 28