Government, Policy & Security Specialized Internship Programs

Program Dates: Summer 2027
Two Application Cycles
Cycle 1: Application Open (Deadline: November 29, 2026)
Cycle 2 Opens December 14, 2026
Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd years

Created for students pursuing opportunities in national security and public policy in Washington, DC, this program will offer UChicago undergraduates the opportunity to spend the summer working full-time with organizations in the DC area. Students will gain hands-on professional experience across a range of national security fields and strengthen their professional skills and policy acumen while developing a deeper understanding of workplace culture in the region. Opportunities may include roles with government agencies, think tanks, and organizations working across the national security sector. Students will receive a $5,000 stipend. Opportunities will be available to students on Handshake and recruitment will occur in two cycles over fall and winter quarters.

Cycle 1

• September 30, 2026: Application Opens

• November 29, 2026: Application Deadline

• By December 4: Employer extends offers

• December 11: Deadline for candidates to accept offer

Cycle 2

• December 14, 2026: Application Opens

• February 15, 2027: Application Deadline

• By March 19: Employer extends offers

• March 22: Deadline for candidates to accept offer