Student/Intern Federal Research Division (FRD) Computational Social Science Internship
- General Website: https://aj.sunback.homes/services/federal-research-division/about-this-service/careers/
- Program Website: https://aj.sunback.homes/services/federal-research-division/about-this-service/interships/
- Hosting Service Unit: Federal Research Division
- Program Contact: FRDInternships@loc.gov
- Interests/Areas of Study: computational social science, data science, data analytics, interdisciplinary research, mixed methods research, programming, quantitative research
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
- Application Period: Finite period
- Application Notes: Interns may work remotely or in-person. However, living accommodations will not be provided or funded by the Library of Congress. The application period is open from February 6th, 2026 through March 2nd, 2026.
- Compensation: Interns will be paid at the 2026 GS-03/step 1 level hourly pay rate based on the location where the work is performed. Find your location and its accompanying hourly pay rate here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2026/general-schedule/
- Academic Credit: The Library does not provide academic credit, but students may arrange with their school in advance to receive credit.
- Available Benefits: Interns working onsite are eligible for transit benefits.
- Program Duration: Short-term. Full-time 10-week summer internship appointment. Program dates: June 1, 2026 to August 10, 2026.
- Qualifications: Must be a current graduate student enrolled in a computational social science program or related applied data analytics program. Additional qualifications include: strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficiency with programming languages (especially Python) strongly preferred; proficiency with dashboarding tools (especially PowerBI) strongly preferred, and; a strong academic record.
The Federal Research Division
The Federal Research Division (FRD) Computational Social Science Internship is a paid, 10-week program that will offer graduate students enrolled in a computational social science program or related field the opportunity to apply and develop their classroom knowledge in a professional setting. Please send your resume, unofficial transcript, and a brief cover letter expressing interest to FRDInternships@loc.gov.
Program Overview
The Federal Research Division (FRD) Computational Social Science Internship is a paid, 10-week program that will offer graduate students enrolled in a computational social science program or related field the opportunity to apply and develop their classroom knowledge in a professional setting.
Under the guidance of senior FRD staff, interns will gain hands-on experience employing quantitative research methods to help produce client-facing products such as dashboards, data visualizations, and meta-analyses. Interns will also contribute to internal FRD initiatives, such as the development of operations dashboards. Interns will strengthen their technical skills in statistical programming, data management, machine learning, and more. Proficiency with PowerBI and Python will be especially important.
Interns will work within small interdisciplinary research teams. This will provide them the opportunity to network with professionals trained in a variety of social science disciplines (e.g., economics, public policy, political science, and statistics).
How to Apply
Please send your resume, unofficial transcript, and a brief cover letter expressing interest to FRDInternships@loc.gov. The cover letter should detail the following:
- Your experience with quantitative or mixed research methods, including any relevant programming, statistical analysis, or data visualization skills.
- A brief explanation of your interest in FRD’s research areas and how this internship aligns with your academic and professional goals.
The application period is open from February 6th, 2026 through March 2nd, 2026.