Amherst College Undergraduate Law Review (ACLR)
The ACLR is currently accepting submissions for their next publication, for any students who may be interested in submitting an essay that takes an interdisciplinary approach to law. Essays should fit within the ACLR’s content guidelines. All submissions should include an essay (recommended length: 10-30 pages), an abstract, and a submission form, and can be emailed to [email protected].
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Dartmouth Undergraduate Journal of Politics, Economics and World Affairs (DUJPEW)
The submission deadline for the 2025 issue is Friday, February 7th, 2025 at midnight (EST). For more information regarding submission process and guidelines, as well as any other inquiries, please visit the website.
Submission Guidelines:
- Submissions should be between 4,500 and 15,000 words in length
- Submissions should be emailed to [email protected]
- In addition, authors must fill out this Google form.
- Submissions should be attached to the email in the form of a Word or PDF attachment with the document titled: “LastnameFirstname_DUJPEW”
- The subject line of the email should contain the author’s full name and the title of the submission (Example: “Firstname Lastname — Title of the Submission”)
- Papers must be submitted by Friday, February 7th, 2025 at midnight EST
- If you have any questions, please reach out to the editorial board at [email protected]
Jobs
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The Pathways Program offers federal internship and employment opportunities for current students, recent graduates and those with an advanced degree.
Internships and Summer Institute
2025 Mobilization & Political Economy Summer Program
The MPE Program is an 8-week NSF-sponsored Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site at the University of Pittsburgh over the summer. It is designed to help place students from underrepresented backgrounds in graduate social science programs. Program participants receive a generous stipend and are housed on campus at Pitt. Each participant is paired with a faculty research mentor and receives intensive research methods training while attending professional development workshops and seminars.
Things that set our program apart:
Merit-based selection
Paid travel & living expenses
Generous participant stipend ($4,800)
8-week residential experience at the University of Pittsburgh
Specialization in mobilization & political economy
Rigorous methods training
Networking and community Mentorship opportunities
Participation in a summer research symposium
Graduate school application prep and more!
Application deadline: January 15, 2025
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Humanities at Hertog
Since Winter 2020, Humanities at Hertog has been devoted to a rigorous and exemplary educational experience that transcends the deficiencies of online learning. Humanities fellows spend their time reading great works alongside outstanding peers and a passionate teacher. All course materials are provided, and fellows receive a small stipend to support their study.
Students interested in applying are encouraged to discuss the opportunity with their advisor.
Final Application deadline for Spring 2025: January 13, 2025
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Hertog Foundation Political Studies Program
Each year, the Hertog Foundation brings together top college students to the nation’s capital to explore the theory and practice of politics in an intensive seminar setting with outstanding faculty. Political Studies Fellows take courses in a wide variety of subjects, from political philosophy to contemporary public affairs, from economics to foreign policy. In the afternoons and evenings, they have the opportunity to hear from leaders in American government and politics.
Students interested in applying are encouraged to discuss the opportunity with their advisor.
Application deadlines: Early: January 15, 2025 | Final: February 24, 2025
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Hertog Foundation Constitutional Studies Program
America’s founding fathers gave us “a republic, if you can keep it.” But keeping the republic has never been easy. From the very start, Americans have disagreed about the meaning of our Constitution and the principles that it embodies. These debates have played out in famous Supreme Court cases, in congressional debates and presidential elections, and in clashes between our constitutional institutions.
Students interested in applying are encouraged to discuss the opportunity with their advisor.
Application deadlines: Early: January 13, 2025 | Final: February 24, 2025
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Hertog Foundation Security Studies Program
Security Studies offer fellows an intensive learning experience focused on the most difficult national security challenges the United States faces today. Each seminar will provide a practitioner’s view of national security, led by faculty who have direct experience forming and advising American policy.
Students interested in applying are encouraged to discuss the opportunity with their advisor.
Application deadlines: Early: January 13, 2025 | Final: February 24, 2025
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Hertog Foundation War Studies Program
The Hertog War Studies Program is an intensive two-week program run by the Institute for the Study of War in Washington DC. The program aims to educate advanced undergraduate students about the theory, practice, organization, and control of war and military forces. Students will learn from and interact with distinguished senior leaders in the national security and military communities. This course bridges the civil-military divide and teaches students at the start of their careers how to assess military decision-making. It is not an international relations course about why wars occur.
Students interested in applying are encouraged to discuss the opportunity with their advisor.
Application deadline: February 24, 2025
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Hudson Institute Political Studies 2024 Summer Fellowship.
Spend the summer in Washington, D.C. studying political theory and public policy.
Early Decision applications due January 4, 2025
Regular Decision applications due February 18, 2025
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Judge Reginald C. Lindsay Fellowship
Each year, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts selects approximately 5-6 Lindsay Fellows who have shown leadership potential and academic ability to intern at the Court. The Lindsay Fellowship is for college students with a strong interest in a career in law. Additional information on the program can be found here, and the 2025 Lindsay Fellowship Application is now open.
Application deadline: January 31, 2025
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The Massachusetts Democratic Party: JFK Scholarship & Joe Moakley Internship Programs
The MDP is offering scholarship and paid internship opportunities to students enrolled in college or post-secondary programs and 2023 college graduates and post-secondary certificate holders who are residents of Massachusetts and registered Democrats.
The application period for Summer 2024 internships has closed
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Washington International Diplomatic Academy: Summer Diplomatic Academy
This unique and intensive practical professional training program introduces undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, to careers in international diplomacy and teaches key skill sets. It covers the fundamentals of diplomatic practice and focuses on real-world aspects of work in embassies, consulates, government agencies, international organizations and global NGOs. The material emphasizes a skills-based and experiential-learning approach, and is generally not offered at colleges and universities.
Deadline for early admission: January 31, 2025
Deadline for regular admission: March 31, 2025
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Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Summer Internships
The Center seeks highly motivated undergraduate and graduate students (including law), as well as recent graduates, in the following areas for full-and occasionally part-time paid internships: Communications, Government Affairs, Health Policy, Housing Policy, Food Assistance, National Budget and Tax Policy, Outreach Campaigns, State Fiscal Policy, and Family Income Support.
Summer 2025 internship applications will open in the spring
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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Internships
CBCF’s internship programs prepare college students and young professionals to become principled leaders, skilled policy analysts, and informed advocates by exposing them to the processes that develop national policies and implement them – from Capitol Hill to federal field offices.
Deadline for Spring 2025 Internship applications has closed
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Morris K. Udall Foundation Native American Summer Congressional Internship Program
Even as Native nations achieve greater levels of self-determination, Indian Country continues to be influenced by U.S. federal law and policy. The Udall Internship places students in Senate, House, and federal agency offices to learn firsthand how the U.S. government works with Native nations. Interns will gain a better understanding of the government to government relationship and how they can use this knowledge on behalf of their tribes.
Application deadline: January 24, 2025
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Public Policy and International Affairs Program Junior Summer Institutes
The PPIA Junior Summer Institute (JSI) Fellowship Program is a rigorous academic graduate-level preparation program for undergraduate juniors committed to public service careers. The program was started to address the lack of diversity across the spectrum of professional public service, including government, nonprofits, public policy institutions, and international organizations. The purpose of the JSI Fellowship is to prepare students to obtain a Master’s or a joint degree in public policy, public administration, international affairs, or a related field.
The application period for Summer 2025 PPIA Fellowship has closed
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Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
The Ralph Bunche Summer Institute is an annual, intensive five-week program held at Duke University. It is designed to introduce to the world of doctoral study in political science those undergraduate students from under-represented racial and ethnic groups.
To be notified when the 2025 application cycle opens, please email: [email protected]
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Davis Projects for Peace
The Projects for Peace program is an invitation to undergraduates at the American colleges and universities in the Davis United World College Scholars Program to design grassroots projects that they will implement during the summer.
The application period for 2024 has closed
Scholarships and Fellowships
Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs
The Fellows Program in Public Affairs (FPPA) is a comprehensive and rigorous national fellowship that equips emerging civic leaders with the knowledge, skills and networks that transform them as individuals with the promise that they then transform their organizations, communities and beyond. With each cohort encompassing a wide range of communities, interests, ideologies, and experiences, the program shapes the hearts and minds of Fellows through multiple components.
Operated by Coro in New York, Southern California, Northern California, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis, FPPA has been cultivating a global community of thoughtful, prepared, and civic leadership for over 75 years. The program connects Fellows with a robust network of over 15,000 Coro alumni, professional placements in multiple sectors, and experienced facilitators that propel them to achieve their goals and drive impact in their communities.
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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)
CHCI’s transformative civic engagement and leadership programs work to develop and empower a new generation of Latino leaders who are ready to shake up local communities, the halls of Congress, and corporate boardrooms. Through internship and fellowship programs, CHCI aims to equip talented young people with the tools to succeed in public service and beyond. Visit CHIC Programs webpage to learn more about program eligibility requirements and how to apply during the open application windows.
Application deadlines: March 1, 2025 (Fall 2025 Program)
The Summer 2025 Program application period has closed.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
CFPB is recruiting for the Director’s Financial Analyst (DFA) position to start in June 2025. A highly selective, two-year rotational fellowship designed to engage young professionals in meaningful public service work. Each year, the CFPB hires a new cohort of Director’s Financial Analysts to gain a unique experience working alongside senior policymakers and researchers to help make financial markets work better for all. Graduating seniors/recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Visit the CFPB DFA Program webpage to learn more about program eligibility requirements and how to apply during the application window.
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Gilman International Scholarship
The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, thereby gaining skills critical to our national security and economic competitiveness.
Gilman-McCain application deadline: January 2025
Gilman Program application deadline: March 2025 deadline (Application opens mid-January)
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Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Fellowship Program
The Program provides graduate fellowships to qualified college seniors and college graduates committed to joining the Foreign Service by helping finance two-year graduate programs, provide two summer internships, and offer mentoring from a Foreign Service Officer as well as other professional development activities.
The application period has closed
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Congressional Fellowship Program
The Congressional Fellowship Program is a 9-month fellowship that gives political scientists first-hand insights into U.S. Congress through placements in Senate and House offices.
The application period is now closed
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Diversity Fellowship Program
APSA Diversity Fellowship Program provides support for individuals applying to and currently enrolled in doctoral programs in political science.
Application period for the 2025-2026 Fall Cycle is now closed
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Truman Scholarship
The Truman Foundation identifies aspiring leaders at an important inflection point in their development – when they are college juniors – and recognize and reward their commitments to careers in public service.
Application deadline: February 4, 2025
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Sentinels Summer Public Policy Research Fellowship
The Sentinels Summer Fellowship supports student projects focused on contemporary issues in U.S. economic, social, and/or environmental policy, including but not limited to community and regional development, regulation, inequality, and/or processes and powers of the American government. Applicants are encouraged to propose projects in which they will engage in partnership with local community organizations. Open to rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.
The application period has closed
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Barbara Solow Research Fellowship
The Barbara Solow Research Fellowship provides financial assistance to Williams College student(s) conducting research in Economic or Business History, or in other areas reflecting the diverse interests of the pioneering economic historian Barbara L.
Solow, including Irish history, Caribbean slavery, and other historical topics in the social sciences . The funds of the Solow Fellowship may be used in two ways: 1) to support one or more summer research fellowships, undertaken either on or off campus, and/or 2) to cover travel or research expenses during the academic year.
The application period has closed
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YIP (Youth in Policy), a youth-led civic nonprofit dedicated to fostering nonpartisan engagement in policy research and advocacy announced that their flagship publication, theJournal of Policy Analysis, is opening submissions for Spring 2025—a unique opportunity, as they typically publish only once annually.
The Journal of Policy Analysis serves as a platform for rigorous, nonpartisan policy discourse, bridging the gap between scholarship and policy. They invite you to submit thought-provoking articles that address contemporary challenges and propose forward-looking solutions.
The Journal of Policy Analysis welcomes submissions across a broad range of policy areas, including but not limited to economic policy, technology policy, social policy, environmental policy, foreign policy, and healthcare policy. Each submission should be approximately 20 pages in length, following Chicago-style citation, including footnotes and a bibliography.
The application period for Spring 2025 has closed.
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Forum for American-Chinese Exchange at Stanford University (FACES) 2025 Winter Summit
The Forum for American-Chinese Exchange at Stanford (FACES) is an international organization based at Stanford University, representing a global network in the United States and China. We have partnered with four universities in Beijing, Hangzhou, and Shanghai, and have developed an alumni community of over 800+ professionals, scholars, and leaders across the world.
We believe that the U.S.-China relationship is built by people. We believe that the mistrust and misunderstanding that divide us, as people and as nations, can be transformed through intellectual, academic, and interpersonal exchange; that we can inspire and empower a new generation to take these differences as a source of strength and creativity, and the building of the US-China relationship as their lifelong endeavor.
Every year, we select 40 promising delegates from around the world to attend our Annual Summit in Stanford and China. Applications for this year’s summit are out now! We also organize a variety of programs in both countries to facilitate cultural and educational understanding.
The application period is now closed.
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Center for Nuclear Security Policy (CNSP)
The Center for Nuclear Security Policy (CNSP) at MIT is seeking Nuclear Security Junior Fellows to serve as research assistants for faculty, researchers, and fellows on topics related to nuclear security. Fellows will report to the director of the Center for Nuclear Security Policy. Recent college graduates who are interested in nuclear security are encouraged to apply to this 1-yr program, which would begin Fall 2025, includes MIT benefits and can be renewed for a second year. This is an ideal position for someone interested in gaining research experience in political science with an interest in nuclear security before pursuing graduate education.
Nuclear Security Junior Fellows will provide research assistance and support projects for associated faculty, researchers, and fellows under the direction of the CNSP director. They will perform research, collect, organize, and analyze data, coordinate multiple research-related projects, summarize and document findings, proof-read research papers and articles, assist with fact-checking, editing, formatting, and other support for faculty, researchers and fellows working on nuclear security topics. They will work on issues of nuclear deterrence, nuclear proliferation and nonproliferation, decision making, nuclear history, and other areas of nuclear security.
The Security Studies Program at MIT is a graduate-level research and educational program based at the Center for International Studies at MIT. The senior research and teaching staff includes social scientists and policy analysts. A special feature of the program is the integration of technical and political analysis of national and international security problems.
Interested applicants should apply here, and follow the instructions for submitting all additional documents to [email protected]. A full job description is available here.
Application review will begin February 15, 2025.
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Also, check out the ’68 Center for Career Exploration to explore connections with political science alumni through Eph Link, as well as find other resources and opportunities available.