Are you interested in joining a new kind of research experience this summer? 2025 OUR Immersive Research Internship Experience (IRIE) offers a different type of research experience for humanities and cultural research, offering an opportunity for students to explore research questions in a group setting this summer. IRIE provides an outlet for students looking to deepen their understanding of cultural and social issues while closely working with a mentor on an original research project. 

To participate in the 2025 OUR Immersive Research Internship Experience, all you have to do is register for any open seat of OURS199. 

The internship period lasts from June 2, 2025 through July 25, 2025 (which overlaps with the 8-week UMD summer session). IRIE Research Interns commit to 15 hours per week of on-site research engagement. Each IRIE research group will determine exact schedules, generally overlapping business hours (8:00 am to 5:00 pm). 

Each section of OURS199 is connected with a specific FIRE stream (in the section notes provided on TESTUDO). If you are able to enroll in a section with open seats, you will join that stream for the OUR Immersive Research Internship Experience.

Current IRIE Research Group Availability
As of now, we have seats available in:

• OURS199-0108:Visualizing Social Justice
  • In Visualizing Social Justice, we explore the importance of storytelling by engaging in digital humanities projects with the goal of making the stories of our past more accessible. From data visualization to archival research, students in IRIE’s VSJ stream will have the opportunity to contribute to ground-breaking ways of telling forgotten stories and contributing to public discourse about social justice. 
• OURS199-0109:Music & Social Identity
  • Music & Social Identity will allow you to conduct original research in the humanities, focusing on cultural and music history. We will complete archival research to connect social & political movements to popular music and UMD’s history, and then create a public exhibit that will be on display in the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library for the rest of the summer and through the fall 2025 semester.

To further clarify:

• No additional approvals or confirmations are needed to enroll in OURS199 for Summer I (we are using the 8-week summer term, but your registration will be for Summer I).
• We are not able to add any additional seats for any OURS199 section.

If you enroll in OURS199, you should be careful about dropping the course and/or changing sections. Other students may be searching simultaneously and could quickly take your spot. Also, if you wish to waitlist multiple streams/sections, please ensure you are happy to join any of them. You will lose your spot on the other waitlists when you join a stream from the waitlist.  

OURS199 Tuition & Fees:

Participating in the OUR Immersive Research Internship Experience requires enrollment in a 3-credit UMD summer course (OURS199) with summer-based tuition and fees. This course’s tuition and fees and associated payment policies and due dates are available on the linked Extended Studies web pages.

D. C. Government Office of Police Complaints | Pay: $20–30/hr

The District of Columbia’s Office of Police Complaints (OPC) is seeking several enthusiastic and dedicated college interns for internships. OPC is a District of Columbia government agency that receives, investigates, and resolves citizen complaints of police misconduct filed against Metropolitan Police Department and D.C. Housing Authority officers. OPC provides an independent and impartial forum for the processing of police misconduct complaints and promotes the highest attainable standard of integrity, professionalism, and accountability in the District’s police department and housing authority officers.

College interns work alongside experienced staff on a variety of projects. The primary duties of college interns are to assist with police misconduct investigations by collecting and reviewing evidence, participating in interviews, and drafting investigative memos and reports. Duties also may include special projects being conducted by the agency. In addition, interns may assist with responding to information requests from the public and conducting community outreach events designed to disseminate information about the agency and its function.

Summer interns must commit to working 40 hours per week and Spring and Fall interns must commit to working at least 16 hours per week to be considered for the program.

Fall and spring internships are unpaid, but can be done in conjunction with a course for academic credit. There is a stipend paid for summer internships as budget allows.

Applicants should have strong research, writing, and interpersonal skills, and be able to work with diverse populations. Courses in government, political science, public policy, civil tights, and criminal justice are viewed favorably, as are foreign language skills especially Spanish.

Application Deadlines are:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample by the following dates:

Fall – July 7, 2025

Spring – October 24, 2025

Summer – March 6, 2026

Applicants must apply for the investigative academic internships on OPC’s website at https//policecomplaints.dc.gov/page/office-police-complaints-opc-internship-application-form.

For more information about OPC and the internship program, please contact the office at 202-727-3838, email internship.dcpc@dc.gov, visit OPC’s website at https://policecomplaints.dc.gov/page/internship-program, or www.policecomplaints.dc.gov.

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Posting note: The College of Behavioral & Social Sciences makes no representations or guarantees about positions posted on this Blog. Additionally, BSOS does not endorse any Employer, nor makes representations or guarantees about positions posted. We conduct a minimum level of due diligence on the employers and positions, however, we are not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or any other aspect of employment. Students are urged to perform due diligence in researching employers when applying for or accepting private, off-campus employment.

Employer: Partnership for Public Service | May 2, 2025: Application closes.  

The Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program is an exciting opportunity for students of all majors to gain professional experience in the federal government. Since 2022, the program leads highly skilled talent from across the country into government and offers students the opportunity to apply their educational training to work in a federal agency.  

Candidates may select a career track (listed below) that aligns most closely with their interests and skills. 

Apply: https://gogovernment.org/fellowship/future-leaders-in-public-service-internship-program/future-leaders-in-public-service-internship-program-fall-2025/ 

• Data Science: Interested in using your data science skills for the public good? Agencies across the federal government need data scientists, and several previous Future Leaders internships focused on data science. This track is open to candidates from technical backgrounds, including: computer science; engineering; statistics; mathematics; economics; data analytics; data science; information technology; business, finance; biostatistics; data analytics in artificial intelligence or machine learning; and physics.  
• Government Contracting and Acquisition: May include positions relating to federal contracting and acquisition, procurement, and business. 
• Liberal Arts: May include positions in communications, arts, humanities, graphic design, public policy, writing/editing, communications, public affairs and social sciences. 
• Public Administration: May include positions in finance, human resources, management/administration, or similar fields. 
• Public Interest Technology & AI: Public Interest Technology & AI positions may include a focus on operations technology-focused policy, federal AI policy, design, writing/editing, program management, data analysis, entrepreneurship and stakeholder management. This track is open to candidates from both technical and social science backgrounds, but candidates must be interested in technology innovation and harnessing the full potential of technology and AI for public good.  
• Science, Mathematics and Engineering: May include positions in the fields of science and health, engineering and math. This track is open to candidates from technical backgrounds. 

What happens after candidates submit their application? 

After the application closes, the Partnership will review all candidates for this program. If candidates move to the next round, they will receive communication from the Partnership seeking the candidate’s agency preferences for their internship placement. At that time, candidates will have the opportunity to rank from their choice of agencies participating in this program. Agencies will be announced throughout the application period, and past partners include the Department of Agriculture, Department of Commerce, Department of Defense, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Transportation, General Services Administration, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Science Foundation and Small Business Administration.    

Future Leaders Program Benefits:  

Selected participants will receive: 

• A 10-12-week fall internship at a federal agency. 
• A stipend: Stipend amounts vary by agency, opportunity type and full-time (32-40 hours/week) or part-time (20 hours/week) status. More information about stipends will be shared as fall 2025 agency partners are confirmed. 
• Professional development sessions, including orientation and networking events throughout the fall. 

Eligibility Requirements: 

To apply to the program, candidates must be:  

• U.S. citizens at the time of application submission. 
• Currently enrolled at an accredited educational institution in an undergraduate or graduate program. Undergraduates must be current second-year students/sophomores and above during Fall 2025. 
• Able to demonstrate superior academic achievement and have a GPA above 2.5. 
• Interested in at least one of the following career tracks:
  • Data Science 
  • Government Contracting and Acquisition 
  • Liberal Arts 
  • Public Administration 
  • Public Interest Technology & AI 
  • Science, Mathematics and Engineering 

Students admitted to the program must successfully complete a background check before beginning the internship in September 2025. 

FAQ 

Who is eligible for the Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program? 

U.S. citizens currently enrolled at an accredited educational institution in an undergraduate or graduate program with a 2.5 GPA or above are eligible to apply. Students must be current second-year students/sophomores and above at the time of the Fall 2025 program. Current first-year students are eligible to apply if they will be sophomores in Fall 2025.  

How do I submit my reference letter? 

Optional reference letters may be uploaded directly through the application portal or emailed to internships@ourpublicservice.org with the applicant’s name referenced in the subject line. 

All reference letters must be received by May 2, 2025, by 11:59 pm ET. 

How much is the stipend? 

Stipend amounts vary by agency, opportunity type and full-time (32-40 hours/week) or part-time (20 hours/week) status. More information about stipends will be shared as fall 2025 agency partners are confirmed. Please refer to the Program Benefits section on each page to learn more. 

Are all internship opportunities based in the Washington, D.C., area? 

In-person internship opportunities in the Washington, D.C., area and fully virtual internships are available. Future Leaders can participate fully remote within the United States throughout the duration of their internship. Future Leaders internships cannot be completed abroad. 

Can my internship be virtual? 

In-person internship opportunities in the Washington, D.C., area and fully virtual internships are available. Future Leaders can participate fully remote; however, they must be in the United States throughout the duration of their internship. Future Leaders internships cannot be completed abroad. 

Who are the participating agencies? 

Agencies will be announced throughout the application period, and past partners include the Department of Agriculture, Department of Commerce, Department of Defense, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Transportation, General Services Administration, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Science Foundation and Small Business Administration.   

Can I choose my agency placement?  

Applicants can select up to two preferred career tracks at the time of application. After the application closes, the Partnership will review all candidates for this program. If candidates move to the next round, they will receive communication from the Partnership seeking the candidate’s agency preferences for their internship placement. At that time, candidates will have the opportunity to rank from their choice of agencies participating in this program. Agencies will be announced in the coming months, and past partners include the Department of Agriculture, Department of Commerce, Department of Defense, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Transportation, General Services Administration, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Science Foundation and Small Business Administration.  

Application Timeline: 

• February 14, 2025: Applications for the fall 2025 cohort open.  
• May 2, 2025: Application closes.  
• Mid-June 2025: Applicants are notified of eligibility status. Eligible applicants will receive instructions on next steps.  
• June 16 – July 31, 2025: Virtual interviews conducted.  
• August 2025: Background check process begins.  
• August 12, 2025: Intern orientation (virtual).  
• September 15, 2025: Internship begins. 

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Posting note: The College of Behavioral & Social Sciences makes no representations or guarantees about positions posted on this Blog. Additionally, BSOS does not endorse any Employer, nor makes representations or guarantees about positions posted. We conduct a minimum level of due diligence on the employers and positions, however, we are not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or any other aspect of employment. Students are urged to perform due diligence in researching employers when applying for or accepting private, off-campus employment.

FBI Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit (CFSRU)

*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit’s (CFSRU) provides technical leadership for the FBI as well as for other law enforcement and intelligence agencies through applied research and development.

What will I be doing? As a participant with the Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit (CFSRU) Visiting Scientist Program (VSP), you will have an opportunity to enhance your professional development and increase your research capabilities and contributions by participating in forensic research initiatives utilizing state-of-the-art equipment under the mentorship of CFSRU scientists. The VSP will expose you to a research environment in a high security government facility and provides an opportunity to perform research in areas of interest unique to law enforcement and national security.

You may be involved in research including:

• Human identification
• Detection of Bio-threat agents
• Detection of explosives and drugs
• Characterization and comparison of forensic materials
• Elemental analysis of trace evidence
• Mass spectrometry applications to chemical and biological analyses, including IRMS
• Development of instrumental methods
• Evaluation of field portable instrumentation
• Advancement of forensic chemistry, specifically in toxicology, and trace volatiles
• Advancement of techniques for Imaging and Visualization

Under the guidance of a mentor, you may be involved in some or all of the following:

• Conducting searches of scientific literature
• Designing experimental plans
• Conducting field tests
• Performing analytical laboratory analyses
• Analyzing instrumental data/ documenting results
• Preparing and presenting research findings to diverse audiences, both orally and in writing

Why should I apply?  Under the guidance of a mentor, you will perform sophisticated laboratory techniques using emerging technologies, judge the completeness and accuracy of research results, perform statistical analyses on data, and prepare written manuscripts for FBI review and publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Release of any information acquired during participation in this program is at the sole discretion of the FBI.

Where will I be located? Quantico, Virginia

Participant Benefits:

As a participant you will receive a stipend as support for your living and other expenses during this appointment. Stipend rates are determined by the CFSRU officials and are based on your academic and professional background. One time dislocation expense of $2,000, incurred in relocating from your current address to Quantico, Virginia (if more than 50 miles from the address shown on the application), may be reimbursed. You will receive a travel allowance of $5,000 per appointment year to cover travel-related expenses to scientific and professional development activities. The initial appointment is for one year with the opportunity to extend up to additional 3 years for BS and MS level and up to four years for PhD level based on eligibility and availability of the participant and their mentor. The appointment is full time during standard business hours. Part time appointments will be considered under special circumstances.

For more information about the Visiting Scientist Program, please visit https://www.fbijobs.gov/students/undergrad

Eligibility Requirements

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree: Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or Doctoral Degree.
• Discipline(s):
  • Chemistry and Materials Sciences (10 )
  • Computer, Information, and Data Sciences (2 )
  • Earth and Geosciences (6 )
  • Engineering (4 )
  • Environmental and Marine Sciences (4 )
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences (19 )
  • Mathematics and Statistics (6 )
  • Physics (2 )
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 )
• Age: Must be 18 years of age

Immigration Intern – Summer 2025

Job Id: req56879
Location: Silver Spring, MD
Country: United States
Category: Legal & Compliance
Employee Category Intern
Job Type: Full Time
Open To Expatriates: Yes
Currency: United States Dollar
Compensation: Monthly

Scope of work:  IRC’s Immigration Department in Silver Spring, Maryland, provides high quality, low-cost immigration services, including filing applications for adjustment of status (i.e., green cards), work Authorization, naturalization, and family reunification for refugees, asylees, and Victims of Trafficking immigrants and other immigrants. 

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for going through client immigration documents and assisting clients with requirements for consultations and application sessions with legal staff.
• Answer client questions regarding immigration services, and, when necessary, refer clients to the appropriate IRC staff member.
• General administrative support, including tracking, filing, and mailing relevant documents, applications, and notices of action.
• Under the guidance of the supervising Immigration Services Manager, assist in putting client information updates in Lolly Law database.
• Assist clients with document translation, authentication, presentation and completion.
• Provide special assistance to clients with particular needs.
• Promote the IRC’s immigration department through online and local networks.
• Research immigration issues, polices and programs
• Build partnerships with local agencies to improve systems of providing immigration services.

Learning Objectives: 

• Gain Exposure to local refugee and asylee community.
• Learn about immigration services available to newcomers.
• Gain experience in online databases such as Lolly Law and application processing.
• Experience working in outreach to support building partnerships.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Working towards a college degree related to international relief, humanitarian work or refugee law related subjects. Must be current student or within 12 months of schooling.*  
• Passion to work with limited-English speaking refugees (second language proficiency a plus, Spanish strongly preferred, also seeking French, Dari, and Pashto)  
• Interest and/or work experience on U.S Immigration law and outreach knowledge (Prior experience in immigration is a plus). 
• Excellent research, language, database management, and record keeping skills. 

TO APPLY

Click the link at the top of this page. Please attach a resume, cover letter, and a list of (at least) three references to your application. The deadline to apply is May 23, 2025.

This position is for the Summer semester and requires a minimum commitment of 3 months, full-time (9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday). Ability to come in-person to Silver Spring office is required. The immigration department is currently in-person Monday – Thursday and remote on Fridays.

Summer 2025 Interns are expected to begin their internship term by attending an in-person intern orientation on June 9th, 2024 from 9:15AM-3:30PM.

Note: Internships with the IRC in Silver Spring are unpaid. Summer 2025 interns may be eligible for per diem reimbursement at the rate of $15/day to offset the costs of food and travel. For information on scholarship opportunities, contact your university or the IRC Silver Spring Community Engagement Specialist Raina Walker at Raina.Walker@rescue.org.