Funding

The 2026 Winter Term internship funding application deadlines are Wednesday, October 14th and October 28th

Visit our Apply page for information on how to submit your application, application requirements, program requirements and internship eligibility. The Rockefeller Center is now using the Center for Career Design's Handshake internship application.

Visit our Internship Opportunities page for a list of public policy internships and organizations.

Winter Term 2026 Deadlines:

Winter Term Internship First Round Deadline: October 14, 2026, 11:59PM EST

Winter Term Internship Second Round Deadline: October 28, 2026, 11:59PM EST

  • Deadline for first round consideration: Wed., Oct. 14. Applications received by this date are reviewed together as a group. 
  • We encourage you to apply by this deadline if your materials are complete — incomplete applications may be deferred to the next deadline. Deadline for second round consideration: Wed., Oct. 28, as funding allows. 
  • Applications received after Oct. 28 will be waitlisted and considered if funding is still available at that point.
  • The application will close when all funding has been allocated..

Upcoming Info Sessions

Join our internship info session this Fall and to learn how to apply for funding. Rocky Internship Information Session, October 1st 5-6:00 PM. Zoom Link

 
 

Internship Advising

Internship advising is available by emailing Robert Coates at Robert.B.Coates@dartmouth.edu to find a time for one-on-one internship advising.

Rockefeller Center Internship Funding Grant

  • The Rockefeller Center Internship program offers funding for in-person or hybrid internships. The Winter Term internship application deadlines are Oct 14th and October 28th at 11:59 PM EST. Internship student program advisors are available to assist students with internship research and the application process.
  • Dartmouth undergraduate students can apply for grant awards for any eligible internship in the areas of public policy research, law, public policy analysis, issue evaluation, or activities which help shape and determine public policy. Nonprofit organizations working in the areas of social enterprise and B Corporate Certified companies may also qualify.
  • Dartmouth undergraduate students can apply for up to $6,500 in funding for in-person or hybrid internships to help offset expenses. A justified expense budget is required. Applicants must meet Rockefeller Center eligibility requirements.
  • Visit our Apply tab for information on how to submit your application, application deadlines and requirements.

Internship Resources

  • List of public policy Internship Opportunities and public policy organizations.
  • Database of past interns to help you narrow your search: Current and past intern experiences.
  • Internship search advising with Rockefeller Center Student Staff.

  • Rockefeller Grant award funding up to $6,500 that undergraduate students can apply for to help defray the cost associated with a full-time, unpaid, partially paid, in-person, or hybrid, leave-term internship related to public policy, public affairs or social entrepreneurship. Please visit our our Apply tab for information on how to submit your application, application deadlines and requirements.