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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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Atlanta, GA | Posted: October 22, 2018
Office of Science and Technology Policy
Serving as an OSTP Intern provides a unique opportunity to work closely with senior White House officials and science and technology staff in OSTP’s policy divisions (policy internship) or on OSTP’s legal team (legal internship).
More information about the application process can be found by clicking here.
Policy Internships
Students interested in working on the development of national science and technology policy are recommended to apply for a policy internship. Ideal candidates have a passion for science and technology, strong research and writing skills, the ability to work while prioritizing several projects at once, a willingness to support outreach events and OSTP’s communications team (students interested in Communications or Public Affairs should inquire about opportunities to work primarily with OSTP’s communications team), and a desire for public service. Policy internships are open to interested students from all majors and academic programs. Any student, including law students, may apply for a policy internship.
Application Timeline for Policy Interns
Spring Semester (January – April): Applications Due October 20, 2018
Fall Semester (September – December): Applications Due June 1, 2019
Summer Semester (May – August): Applications Due February 1, 2019
Legal Internships
Law students and LLM students who serve as Legal Interns with OSTP have a unique opportunity to gather insights into the practice of law at the highest levels of the U.S. Government. OSTP Legal Interns work under the supervision of OSTP’s General Counsel and other supervising attorneys. Legal Interns gain diverse experience working on a wide range of challenging substantive matters, including employment, appropriations, fiscal law, government contracts, ethics, information disclosure, international agreements, litigation, and legislative affairs. Legal internships are open ONLY to students enrolled in law school or an LLM program.
Eligibility
Application Timeline for Legal Interns
Spring Semester (January – April): Applications Due October 10, 2018
Fall Semester (September – December): Applications Due June 1, 2019
Summer Semester (May – August): Applications Due January 20, 2019
OSTP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.