Student/Intern Student Internship Program

  • General Website: https://aj.sunback.homes/crsinfo
  • Program Website: https://aj.sunback.homes/crsinfo/opportunities/sip.html
  • Hosting Service Unit: Congressional Research Service
  • Program Contact: erandall@loc.gov
  • Interests/Areas of Study: Public Policy; Social Policy; Foreign Policy; Natural Resources and Environmental Science; Law; American Politics; Government; Political Science; Public Administration; Public Affairs; Library and Information Science; Information Technology; Economics; Finance; Human Resources; Business
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
  • Application Period: Ongoing
  • Application Notes: Applications are accepted from February-March, and the open season is now closed. See program website above for further information on application process.
  • Compensation: Paid (GS 05 - GS 11)
  • Academic Credit: The Library does not provide academic credit, but you may arrange with your school in advance to receive credit.
  • Available Benefits: Transit. Health. LC Internal Discounts.
  • Program Duration: Short-term. 10 weeks/summer
  • Qualifications: Must be an undergraduate student, graduate student, or have graduated no more than two years ago at the time of the internship. See individual positions for specific educational qualifications.

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) partners with a network of colleges and universities along with other organizations to offer paid internships. The Student Internship Program (SIP) is an experiential learning program designed to: 1) introduce undergraduate and graduate students from all backgrounds to career opportunities with the Congressional Research Service; 2) provide an opportunity for students to learn more about advanced studies as a means to fulfill their long-term career objectives; and 3) to position CRS as a future employer of choice

    • Positions open in May/June, exact start dates are TBD. 
    • Starting salaries for Washington, D.C.-based internships will be dependent upon the grade of the position. The salary range for positions performed outside the D.C. region will be based on the locality pay of the remote location.
    • The 2024 open application period is now closed. Monitor this page for updates regarding the 2025 session.
    • For more information about CRS, please visit https://aj.sunback.homes/crsinfo/