After our 5th successful year with placements at The White House and several Congressional Offices, the John Brademas Center will once again sponsor a competitive Congressional Internship Program for New York University undergraduate and graduate students (alternative options for placements will be made availalbe to graduate students, which includes a more robust research project). During the 8 to 10 week program, participants will be placed in an office of a Member of Congress (or an approved organization) where they will have an opportunity to gain political and policy-making skills at the federal level. The interns will develop an advanced understanding of how Congress works to enact our nation's laws and will work on research projects under the supervision of faculty and fellows affiliated with the Center.

Please download 2012 program information and application here. All applications are due by Friday, February 10, 2012. A complete application must include:

• Completed application form
• Letters of recommendation (from faculty members or former employers)
• Applicant's current resume
• Short personal statement, explaining your specific interests related to national politics/policy-making and what you would like to gain from this experience (2 paragraphs)
• Contact information (phone and email) of three (3) references
• Applicant’s best short writing sample, not to exceed 3 pages

Questions can be directed to Thomas McIntyre or call 202-588-8231.

Interviews will be conducted the week of February 20, 2012, with final selections being made by February 29, 2012.