The UCR School of Public Policy offers select internship opportunities to undergraduate Public Policy majors who demonstrate strong academic aptitude and commitment to further advance their practical learning experiences. This unique internship opportunity is focused on professional development and is designed to provide undergraduate students hands-on work experience with local government agencies, nonprofits, and private entities working on policy issues impacting the Inland Empire region.
Internship candidate selections are based upon a number of factors, including academic standing, desire to serve the public, and focus on improving the quality of life for local residents and businesses. Students who demonstrate career ambitions of working on policy issues in the Inland Empire region, as well as students in their third or fourth years, will receive priority. However, all interested SPP students are encouraged to apply.
Successful applicants will possess basic knowledge, understanding, and skills in numerous core public policy skill areas (i.e., research methods, microeconomic theory, the legislative process, budgeting and finance processes, etc.) and/or in key policy areas (i.e., environmental policy, education policy, health policy, etc.).
The application period runs at the end of each Winter Quarter for internship positions available the following academic year. For example, students who submit applications in the Winter 2018 quarter will be considered for internship matches in the 2018 - 2019 Academic Year.
The application period for internships available in the 2018 - 2019 Academic Year will open March 2, 2018.
To find out more about how to apply, please visit the 2018 - 2019 Program Page.
For questions regarding the UCR SPP Undergraduate Internship Program, please contact:
(951) 827-2357 | spp-internship@ucr.edu