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Contents 1 General Information 2 Funding 3 Credit 4 International Applicants/Visas 5 Sector-specific opportunities

General Information

This is an aggregation of various internships throughout the U.S. It is by no means a complete list, but rather a starting point from which you can broaden your search. You should research the industry in which you hope to work to understand how internships are organized in that field. You should also check out work experience and US-Related Fellowships for additional information and opportunities. For information on full-time employment, visit Working in the US.

Careers Centre resources:

The following online resources can be accessed via MyCareer on the Careers Centre homepage:

• Internships USA - more than 2,800 organizations offering internships in the USA.
• Going Global - careers-related information for 34 countries, 44 US cities, databases of international employers and job/internship vacancies.

General resources:

• Internships.com
• Intern Queen Inc
• The Job Resource
• One Day One Internship

You can find accommodation tips in How to Find Housing for an Internship in the U.S..

Funding

As many internships are unpaid, you might need to find ways to fund your summer. Here are a few tips on how to do that:

• Secure an internship first. Many funding bodies require that you have an offer before you apply for funding.
• Design a sample budget so you understand all of the expenses you’ll need to cover. Be sure to include housing, food, travel, supplies and other miscellaneous costs
• Ask your internship supervisors if they can cover internship-related costs such as lunch and transportation. Find out what funding opportunities interns have used in the past
• Talk to professors and other academics about subject-area funding that may be available
• Contact local organizations such as the Rotary, Lions, or Kiwanis clubs. In your request, you should include a written overview of your internship and offer to do a presentation to provide them with more information
• Find a part-time job to supplement your internship. You can begin your search on Craigslist

Here are some sites that may help you secure funding:

• Foundation Directory
• Foundation for Sustainable Development
• FinAid
• GrantsNet
• Institute of International Education

Credit

Some employers may require university recognition of their internship experience as academic credit. While the University cannot offer credit in exchange for work experience, we are able to offer you points towards the Certificate in Career Development (CCD). This has typically met the employer's needs. If you need confirmation on this matter, please direct the employer to the Director of the Careers Centre, Mr. Paul Brown.

International Applicants/Visas

International students looking to intern in the US have to meet certain visa requirements to commence their internship. J-1 Exchange Visitor visas are typically ones needed for internship placements.

Finding a Sponsor

In order to take part in the J-1 Intern Programme, you need to find an approved visa sponsor who will supervise the application process and act as the main point of contact throughout the exchange programme process. You will be charged a fee for this service, which may vary from sponsor to sponsor. Check out costs before you start. The Fulbright Commission has some good advice on Programme Application, Visa and Sponsors.

You can carry out your own search for an approved sponsor, but here are a few examples:

• IST Plus and Parenthese are two of the main UK representatives for the CIEE - official sponsor of the J-1 visa.
• InterExchange
• AIPT Intern USA programme
• BUNAC

Sector-specific opportunities

• Internships in the US - Arts Administration
• Internships in the US - Business
• Internships in the US - Civil Service
• Internships in the US - Education and Teaching
• Internships in the US - Environmental Work
• Internships in the US - Foreign Policy and Security
• Internships in the US - Government
• Internships in the US - Healthcare
• Internships in the US - Journalism
• Internships in the US - Library & Information Management
• Internships in the US - Museums
• Internships in the US - Overseas Development
• Internships in the US - Public Affairs
• Internships in the US - Publishing
• Internships in the US - Science
• Internships in the US - Think Tanks and Public Policy
• Internships in the US - TV & Radio
• Internships in the US - Voluntary Sector