“I was excited to be able to be an intern, but I had no idea how much I would learn about politics our nation’s capital, and about myself. It was an incredible experience that I would recommend to everyone.” –Emily Jardine, Senator Robert F. Bennett, Summer 2002

Our nation’s capital offers diverse learning opportunities in the form of government institutions, public advocacy groups, and media organizations. Students have taken advantage of these opportunities through the Hinckley Institute of Politics’ internship program for nearly 40 years. Internships are available for Spring, Summer, and Fall Semesters.

Financial AID
All Washington D.C. Interns are given a scholarship of approximately $800/month. Some internship offices pay additional scholarships.

Housing
Subsidized housing is available through the Hinckley Institute at the Consulate Apartments for only $350/month. Four students share a two-bedroom, furnished apartment. Occasionally, the Hinckley Insitute allows non University of Utah students to stay in the student apartments for $675/month. All students are required to pay a non-refundable $100 cleaning fee before they occupy the apartments.

Internship Dates
Spring 2008 - January 7 - May 1, 2008
Summer 2008 - May 12 - August 15, 2008
Fall 2008 - August 25 - December 12, 2007

Academic Requirements
Washington, D.C. Interns may receive up to 12 hours of Political Science 4900 "Political Internship" credit for full time (40 hours/week) internships. Students must register for the credit during the semester of the internship. Interns are graded according to the following assignments and criteria:

-Research Paper (most significant part of the grade)
-Book Review
-Supervisor evaluation of intern
-Student evaluation of internship
-Meeting Attendance (intern orientation held prior to departure,
and mid-semester meeting held in Washington, D.C.

For more specific information about the Hinckley Institute's academic requirements, visit the Academic Requirements webpage.

How to Apply
Visit the Internship Application webpage for information about how to apply for Hinckley internships.

Application Deadlines
Deadlines are subject to change based on internship availability. Please contact the Hinckley Institute for more information.

Summer 2008 - Full
Fall 2008 - May 9, 2008
Spring 2009 - August 29, 2008
Summer 2009 - December 31, 2008

Congressman Chris Cannon (R-UT)

Congressman Jim Matheson (D-UT)

Congressman Rob Bishop (R-UT)

House Committee on Foreign Attairs
---Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health
---Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and the Global Environment
---Subcommittee on Europe
---Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight
---Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia
---Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade
---Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere

Senate Finance Committee

Senate Judiciary Committee

Senate Committee on Rules and Administration

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV)

Senator Max Baucus (D-MT)

Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID)

Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT)

Senator Robert F. Bennett (R-UT)

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Judicial Branch
The United States Supreme Court regularly accepts Hinckley Interns to work in the Office of the Curator. Interns conduct tours and public relations activities.

Supreme Court, Office of the Curator

Executive Branch & Administration
The Hinckley Institute of Politics offers internships with The White House, US State Department, and the US Treasury Department in the Executive Branch. Intern responsibilities include public relations work, scheduling, and political research.

The White House
An application and additional information can be found at http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/wh-intern.html

Department of Energy
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Environmental Protection Agency

Health and Human Services

National Archives and Records Administration

US International Trade Commission

US State Department

US Treasury Department

Public Policy internships
The Hinckley Institute of Politics places interns with organizations and think tanks that formulate policy in areas ranging from national security to health care. Please see the listing below for a brief description and a link to each organization’s website.

Alliance for Excellent Education
Promoting improvement to high school education.

Center for American Progress
A liberal policy analysis organization.

Development Associates Inc.
A public policy and technical services research center.

Genocide Intervention Network
The Genocide Intervention Network empowers individuals and communities with the tools to prevent and stop genocide

The Heritage Foundation
A conservative policy analysis and research center

Medical Care Development, Intl.
Organization dedicated to improving world health

Mendez England & Associates
Mendez specializes in international consulting for various non-profit organizations and government agencies

The Mitchell Group
International consulting for government agencies

National Center for Missing Children
Working to locate and aid children in crisis

OMB Watch
Non-profit government watchdog organization

PaL-Tech, Inc.
International consulting & multimedia services

RESULTS, Inc.
Researches health and social issues

Save the Children
Seeks to aid children throughout the world

Simon & Company
Municipal and county government issues

U.S. Conference of Mayors
Unites city governments to lobby for city issues

Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Lobbying/Advocacy Groups internships
A number of advocacy groups lobby Congress and bureaucratic organizations to reform existing laws and regulations. Hinckley Interns play an important role in helping these organizations function. Please click on the links of any advocacy organization that interests you.

American Civil Liberties Union
Protects civil liberties of individuals, organizations

American Health Insurance Plans
Advocates reforms to the health care system

AMIDEAST
Strengthens ties between Americans and peoples of the Middle East.

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, P.C.
Alex Dahl’s lobbying/law firm

The Campaign Legal Center
Lobbying for campaign finance and media reform

The Caring Institute
Program management of the health care system

Committee for Education Funding
Coalition supporting increased education funding

Common Cause
Nonpartisan nonprofit advocacy organization

ConSource
The Constitutional sources project - creating a searchable database of original source materials for the Unites States Constitution

Dutko Worldwide
Bi-partisan public policy management firm

Lent, Scrivner, Roth, LLC
Government Relations and strategic consulting firm

Marcus Faust & Associates
Public relations and lobbying firm.

Mickey Ibarra & Associates
A government and public affairs firm

National Association for Home Care and Hospice
The nation's largest trade association representing the interests of home care agencies, hospices, and home care aide organizations.

National Education Association
Lobbying to improve the quality of education

Penn, Schoen & Berland
Public opinion research and political consulting

Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance
Lobbying for wilderness issues affecting S. Utah

Veterans of Foreign Wars
Providing services to veterans and communities

Media internships
Various media organizations regularly accept Hinckley Interns to aid in the production of political programming. Please see the listing below to learn more about these media organizations.

ABC News
Nightline, World News Tonight, This Week

Daily Telegraph
Largest newspaper in United Kingdom.

Dershowitz Group
Strategic communications firm servicing international policy-based clients

Global Village Communications
A full service production and media consulting group

GOP TV
Broadcast division of the Republican National Committee

National Public Radio (NPR)
Non-profit, national radio station

Policy Impact Strategic Communications
Full-service public and government relations firm

Roll Call
Capitol Hill newspaper

Partisan Organizations
Several partisan committees and associations regularly host Hinckley Interns. If you are interested in an internship with any of the groups below follow the links to learn more.

Democratic Leadership Council
Leading a new democrativ movement towards innovative and progressive ideas.

Democratic National Committee
Official Democratic Party organization.

Republican National Committee
Official Republican Party organization.

Republican Governor's Association
Official public policy and political organization of the Republican Governors of the United States.

Center for American Progress
Working to strengthen progressive voices on college and university campuses and empower new progressive leaders nationwide.

NDN
Recruiting, promoting and funding candidates to prepare a new generation of Democrats

Transportation
To arrange flights to Washington, D.C., please see the following websites:
Cheaptickets.com
Expedia.com
Hotwire.com
Orbitz.com
Travelocity.com

The following websites have information on travel to and from area airports:
Baltimore-Washington International (BWI)
Washington Dulles International (IAD)
Reagan National (DCA)

Information on transporation in Washington, D.C. is contained in the sites below:
Washington, D.C. Metro
Maryland Transit Administration
Alamo Rentals
Avis Rentals
Budget Rent-A-Car
Dollar Car Rentals
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Hertz Rentals
Thrifty Car Rental
Metro Opens Doors

For More Info
Please contact Courtney McBeth at (801) 581-8501 for more details.