Application Process

To apply, applicants will need to submit the Research Assistant Internship Application form and required documents, listed below.

Application materials include:

• Completed Wilson Center Internship Application Form 
• Cover Letter (indicating academic interests or areas of interest)
• Current Resume (indicating relevant coursework)
• 3-5 page Writing Sample (excerpts of a research paper are acceptable) with bibliography
• 2 letters of recommendation, or a brief list of references
  • Recommenders may send their letters directly to internships@wilsoncenter.org if they would prefer not to share them with applicants. Please indicate the applicant’s name in the subject line of the email.
• Transcript(s) (unofficial copies are acceptable)
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For questions, contact internships@wilsoncenter.org