Internship Opportunities
Explore trusted opportunities in government, museums/public history, and global programs to support career planning in History & Political Science. Links open in a new tab for easy browsing.
James H. Dunn Jr. Memorial Fellowship
One-year fellowship offering firsthand experience in Illinois state government.
- Length: 1 year (typically Aug–July)
- Location: Primarily Springfield (limited placements in Chicago & Washington, D.C.)
- Compensation: $31,332 annually + benefits
Michael Curry Summer Internship Program
Full-time summer internship (10 weeks) in agencies under the Office of the Governor.
United States Congressional Internships
The House offers internships in Washington, D.C., and district offices.
Project Vote Smart National Internship
National internship focused on American politics and civic education.
Smithsonian National Museum of American History Internships
Internships in history, collections management, public programming, and museum work.
Smithsonian Institution Internship Opportunities
Central hub for internships across Smithsonian museums and research centers.
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National Museum of the American Indian Internships
Museum internships focused on Indigenous history, culture, and public education.
National Archives (NARA) Internship Opportunities
Work with federal archives, historical records, preservation, and public history projects.
U.S. House Office of the Historian Internships
Research/archival internships focused on congressional and political history.
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Cultural Vistas – Global Internship Programs
International placements and exchange programs with policy and global affairs relevance.
National Geographic Internships
Professional learning experiences connected to publishing, education, and outreach.
- Phone: 269-471-3292
- Email: history@andrews.edu
- Email: carpenter@andrews.edu