Internship Opportunities

Consortium for Science, Policy & Outcomes (CSPO) Internships 2026:

Technology Policy Case Studies
Interns on this project will help develop engaging case studies about major U.S. technology and innovation initiatives, from 19^th century canals and rail to the 20^th century Manhattan Project and Moon mission to current semiconductor policy. Working with CSPO faculty, you will research how government, industry, and communities have shaped large-scale technology projects, analyze what worked (and what didn’t), and help translate complex policy debates into accessible narratives used in classrooms, workshops, and policy discussions. This is an opportunity to build research, writing, and analytical skills while contributing to policy-relevant materials used by students, policymakers, and practitioners.

Community Participation in Science and Innovation Case Studies

Interns on this project will help develop case studies on community participation in science and innovation, focusing on how federal research agencies and local communities are reshaping the U.S. research ecosystem. Working with CSPO faculty, you will examine efforts by federal agencies to support community-engaged and use-based research, including initiatives involving citizen science, community colleges, HBCUs, and local organizations. Interns will research what programs and conditions enable communities to contribute knowledge, build research capacity, and partner with government agencies, and develop cases for use in teaching, policy workshops, and agency learning.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume or CV, cover letter and relevant writing sample by email to Chanel Okosun, [email protected]. Clearly indicate which project you would like to work on and what dates you would be in DC.

Submit materials by Sunday, March 15th, 9:00am(ET).

Stipends are available to support your time in DC.

Exact timing is flexible, but internships should be 6 weeks minimum duration, 8-10 weeks preferred.

CSPO internships are open to students who want to live and work in the nation’s capital.