Office of Science and Technology Policy Internships

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Key Dates for Upcoming Sessions

OSTP offers three internship programs each year: Fall, Spring, and Summer.

Spring 2025

Program Start Date: March 3, 2025
Program End Date: May 9, 2025
Application Open Date: June 26, 2024
Application Close Date: July 26, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET

SUMMER 2025

Program Start Date: June 9, 2025
Program End Date: August 15, 2025
Application Open Date: January 27, 2025
Application Close Date: February 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET

Fall 2025

Program Start: September 15, 2025
Program End: December 19, 2025
Application Open Date: April 14, 2025
Application Close Date: May 9, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET

President Biden often says, “America is the only nation that can be defined by a single word: possibilities.” The White House Office of Science and Technology (OSTP) works to bring that idea to life by harnessing the power of science, technology, and innovation to achieve America’s greatest aspirations.

OSTP’s mission includes:

Providing advice to the President and the Executive Office of the President on matters related to science and technology;
Strengthening and advancing American science and technology;
Working with federal departments and agencies and with Congress to create bold visions, unified strategies, clear plans, wise policies, and effective, equitable programs for science and technology;
Engaging with external partners, including industry, academia, philanthropic organizations, and civil society; state, local, Tribal and territorial governments; and other nations; and,
Ensuring equity, inclusion, and integrity in all aspects of science and technology.

OSTP has six core teams:

OSTP also houses or supports: the President and First Lady’s Cancer Moonshot, the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), the National Science and Technology Council, the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office, the National Quantum Coordination Office, the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office, and the Arctic Executive Steering Committee.

OSTP is led by a Senate-confirmed Director, Arati Prabhakar, who also serves as Assistant to the President for Science and Technology, a member of the President’s Cabinet, and Co-Chair of PCAST.

OSTP was established by the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976. Prior to OSTP, presidents dating back to at least Franklin D. Roosevelt had various configurations of science advisors, committees of external science advisors, and White House offices dedicated to science and technology.

Internship Details

The Spring 2025 term begins on March 3, 2025 and ends on May 9, 2025. Interns will receive a stipend of $7,500/$3,750 for participation in the program. Internships will be hosted in person on the White House campus, located in Washington, D.C. Please note that living accommodations and relocation support will not be provided. All internships are full-time/part-time and participants must be able to commit 35-40/15-34 hours per week (Monday-Friday).

Applicants who receive an offer will be required to complete the Standard Form (SF) 86 to determine whether they meet security eligibility requirements. Information requested on the SF86 that could affect eligibility includes, but is not limited to, an applicant’s connections to foreign governments, criminal history, financial debts and tax compliance, and prior drug use (including marijuana, regardless of whether the marijuana use was permitted under state law).

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen
Must be 18 years of age or older
Males must be registered with Selective Service
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate college, community college, or university
Must obtain a favorable security determination and pass a pre-employment drug test

* If you are not a U.S. Citizen you should not apply for this internship*

Check back later for additional details on future programs!