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As of November 12, 2026, InternScout lists 283 open student roles in government and public policy. They range from internships to co-ops and research. That includes 13 research positions, 8 fellowships and 45 part-time roles. 66% list pay or say they are paid. The most common start terms are Summer 2027 and Spring 2027. Employers with the most openings: Air Force Civilian Career Training, Stand Together, The Federal Reserve System, Veterans Health Administration and Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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Bar chart of the 283 open roles on this page by state: New York 76, California 64, Virginia 64, Texas 59, Georgia 55, Colorado 46; 774 more in 46 other states.
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How many government and public policy internships are open right now?

283 open government and public policy internships, co-ops and research roles as of November 12, 2026, from 108 employers.

Which employers are hiring government and public policy interns?

The employers with the most open government and public policy roles are Air Force Civilian Career Training, Stand Together, The Federal Reserve System, Veterans Health Administration and Natural Resources Conservation Service, of 108 employers hiring.

Do government and public policy internships pay?

187 of the 283 open roles (66%) list pay or say they are paid. Listed hourly rates run from $8 to $52 an hour.

Where are government and public policy internships?

The open roles are in New York (76), California (64), Virginia (64), Texas (59), Georgia (55) and 46 more states. 14 roles can be done remotely.

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All 906 employers hiring now, 56 of them in government and public policy.

Updated November 12, 2026. Listings are collected from public job boards several times a day; always check the posting on the employer's site before applying.