The OSP Summer Internship Program provides an opportunity for students to gain tangible science policy experience in support of the NIH mission. Interns will work side-by-side with leading policy experts to learn strategies for advancing national science and technology policy and obtain practical experience in policy analyses and development.

OSP will be hosting interns for an 8-12 week period beginning in late May/early June and lasting through August 2023. Interns will receive a stipend commensurate with their level of education. Accepted interns are not expected to relocate to the NIH campus as work will be conducted via a telework arrangement.

2023 OSP Summer Internship Opportunities

  • Immediate Office of the OSP Director: This intern would work closely with OSP Senior Leadership on a variety of emerging policy projects at the intersection of science and society. In particular, this intern would work closely with OSP’s Director of Strategic Engagement to pilot novel approaches for engaging the public in policy development. Specific topic areas may include (but are not limited to) engaging communities in considering  risks and benefits of novel types and uses of data, complementary approaches to animal models for use in biomedical research, and making scientific research products equitably available.
  • OSP Science Policy Coordination, Collaboration, and Reporting Division: This intern would work with the Division to compile and coordinate materials for Congressional documents and reporting, including the annual Congressional Justification. The intern would also assist in coordinating with various NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices to compile materials about exciting scientific advances funded across the NIH. This position would also involve working with subject matter experts across OSP on other legislative-related activities, including the development of materials for the NIH Director and requests for technical assistance on Congressional language.

Applications for the OSP Summer Internship Program are due January 31st at 11:59pm ET.

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