The Rockefeller Center can help you find, fund, and prepare for a leave-term internship experience. We have lists of past student interns that are an excellent source for ideas about what internship possibilities are available in non-profit or governmental organizations at the local, state, national and international levels. Stop by the Rocky Student Programs area on the first floor of the Center and visit us for more information.
Dartmouth undergraduate students are eligible to apply for up to $4,000 in funding to intern in public policy research, public policy analysis, issue evaluation, and/or activities which help shape and determine public policy - whether at the local, state, national or international level. Internships with campaign organizations or for-profit organizations are not eligible for funding. Examples of for-profit internships that might have a public policy connection, but do not meet our funding priorities could include, but is not limited to: law firms, media/news companies, consulting firms. We do not fund post-graduation internships.
Through the generous support of our donors, the Rockefeller Center's internship program includes a number of named internships. Learn more about the Dartmouth Classes and Individual Donors who have contributed funding for internships.
Want to be successful at your internship? Consider the popular Civic Skills Training that the Rockefeller Center offers in June for First-Year students. This five-day intensive program takes place in Washington, DC, and will help you gain valuable workplace skills before your first day on the job. An application is required as spaces are limited, as well as a secured paid or unpaid internship. This internship does not have to be public policy-related, nor does it have to be funded by the Rockefeller Center. We encourage all First-Year students who have internship commitments to apply for Civic Skills Training. Upperclass students are encouraged to enroll and participate in the Management & Leadership Development Program (MLDP) for a complete term before their internship. Applicants who are not enrolled in MLDP are still eligible and strongly encouraged to participate in various MLDP workshops offered throughout the year, on topics such as Microsoft Excel Training, Project Management, and Public Speaking.
The Rockefeller Center utilizes online application submissions. See more detailed information on our Applications Page. The selection process may also include an in-person interview. Applicants will be contacted to schedule these interviews following the initial review of materials by Rockefeller Center staff.
Named interns are selected as part of the funding process, and do not require any additional application materials.
NOTE: The strength of your submitted application materials is essential for funding consideration. If you have questions about the components of your internship application, email Rockefeller Student Programs or stop by our offices located on the first floor of The Rockefeller Center.
Rockefeller Center Public Policy Interns are eligible for up to $4,000 in funding, depending on availability of funds. Awards may be offered for less than the original amount requested by the student. These awards will be considered taxable income by the Internal Revenue Service, and we strongly encourage our students to refer to IRS Publication 970 for detailed information on taxes levied on awards, available on the IRS web site. Awards paid to U.S. resident aliens will be subject to 14% federal tax withholding at the time of payment. Please keep in mind that if your proposal is accepted by more than one department or program, you will be required to accept only one grant. Students may also only accept internship funding from the Rockefeller Center once throughout their undergraduate academic career.
There are a number of other sources of funding for your internship, both within the Rockefeller Center and on campus:
Dartmouth's Career Services
Rockefeller Center Library's career resources
Thanh V Nguyen, Program Coordinator, Co-Curricular Programs
Danielle Thompson, Assistant Director, Co-Curricular Programs
