Paul Simon Public Policy Institute Internship Application

Interns gain real-world experience and knowledge in public service and their field of interest. Institute interns work closely with their placement office to aid in research, office support, and programming.

All Institute internships are available to undergraduate and graduate students. Internship positions are paid, except for the Social Work Internship. Internships may have different deadlines. Please review deadlines in advance for top priority in placement for the applicable semester.

Most internships offered are held in the spring semesters.

Available internships:

The application deadline is May 31, 2025.

Learn more about available student opportunities.

Paul Simon Public Policy Institute Internship Application

Please review internship and fellowship eligibility requirements and review this form carefully before you begin. If you have questions about the form or the application process, please email paulsimoninstitute@siu.edu or call 618/453-4009.

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Activities and Awards
Please outline any extracurricular activities in which you participate and any awards you have received.

Biographical Sketch
Please write a short biographical sketch about yourself.
Discuss how the position you are applying for would help advance your career goals.

Resume
Please upload a resume that outlines your professional experience.

References
Please provide two references.

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Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation are required. You may upload the letters here or you may ask those writing letters on your behalf to send them to paulsimoninstitute@siu.edu by the application deadline. If we do not receive two letters of recommendation, your application will not be considered.

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Writing Sample
Those applying for the Barb Brown Internship must include a writing sample from an academic course. If you do not include a writing sample, your application will not be considered.

I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false or misleading information in my application or interview may result in my release.

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