Undergraduate Opportunities

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Summer Internship Program 2027

Applications open October 13 for paid summer research internships at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the federal government’s primary biomedical research agency. Students work alongside researchers in biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences, including at the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland (suburb of Washington, DC). 

Middlebury students majoring in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Neuroscience, Psychology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, and related fields are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility: U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

Application Opens: October 13, 2026

Application deadline: January 26, 2027, at noon ET.

Posted October 7, 2026

Workplace Advisory Consulting Intern. Summer ‘27

Gallup, a global analytics and advisory firm best known for the Gallup Poll, is accepting applications for its Summer 2027 Workplace Advisory Consulting Internship in Washington, DC. Interns work on client projects involving research, survey data, workplace strategy, leadership, and employee engagement.

The 12-week internship pays $25/hour and is based in Gallup’s Washington, DC office Monday through Thursday, with remote work on Fridays.

Eligibility: Undergraduate students attending a college or university within 250 miles of Washington, DC. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Application deadline: October 30, 2026.

Posted October 3 2026

Federal Reserve Research Assistant Programs

Applications are now open for Research Assistant positions across the Federal Reserve System. These opportunities are designed for graduating seniors interested in economics, research, public policy, and graduate study.

Middlebury alumni have recently worked in research roles at the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, DC, and the Federal Reserve Banks of Boston, San Francisco, and St. Louis.

International students: The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City accepts eligible graduates with STEM OPT authorization for its general Research Associate program.

Application deadlines: Vary by Federal Reserve Bank.

Posted September 10, 2026

Brookings Institution Economic Studies Research Assistant positions — Summer 2027

The Brookings Institution is recruiting full-time research assistants for its Economic Studies program, including The Hamilton Project. These two-year, hybrid positions are based in Washington, DC and are designed for recent graduates interested in economic and public policy research.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree by summer 2027 in economics, mathematics/statistics, public policy, or another social science with economics coursework. A Senior Research Assistant position with The Hamilton Project is also available for candidates with at least one year of relevant research experience.

Application Deadline: October 16, 2026, for the Economic Studies research assistant pool. Hamilton Project applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

Posted August 29, 2026

NSA Summer 2027 internships are now accepting applications

The National Security Agency offers paid, 12-week summer internships across STEM, cybersecurity, intelligence, foreign languages, communications, business, finance, and other fields. U.S. citizenship is required.

Application Deadline: August 15–September 5 at 11:59 p.m. ET, with selections made on a rolling basis. Apply early to allow time for review and security clearance processing.

Posted August 20, 2026

State Department Spring and Summer 2027 Applications Open

Opportunities are available in Washington, D.C. and at U.S. posts overseas. The program pays $19.96/hour and provides fully furnished housing and reasonable travel expenses. Applications are open to eligible undergraduate and graduate students, recent graduates, and veterans.

Application Deadline: September 1, 2026.

Posted August 19, 2026

White House Spring Applications Open

Gain hands-on experience in the Executive Office through this full-time, in-person internship supporting Presidential and Vice-Presidential offices. Spring session applications are open now. 

Acceptance Notifications Begin – September 21, 2026 

Posted August 14, 2026

U.S. Department of the Treasury – International Affairs Junior Fellowship

A two-year fellowship for graduating seniors and recent bachelor’s degree recipients interested in international economic policy. Fellows work in the Treasury Department’s Office of International Affairs, conducting policy research and analysis while supporting U.S. engagement with the IMF, World Bank, G7, and G20. Preference is given to undergraduates.

Application deadline: October 31, 2026

Harry S. Truman Scholarship

A nationally competitive scholarship for juniors committed to careers in public service. Truman Scholars receive funding for graduate school, leadership development, and access to a nationwide network of public service leaders.

Middlebury applicants interested in applying should work with Middlebury’s Center for Teaching, Learning, and Research (CTLR), which coordinates the campus nomination process and provides application advising.

Application deadline: Middlebury’s campus nomination deadline is in the Fall. Check with CTLR.

*Note: The inclusion of organizations in these lists is not an endorsement of said organizations by Middlebury or any affiliated bodies, but is simply a resource to aid students and alumni in their career or volunteering search process. Students and alumni should conduct their own research to better understand which organization might be most suited to their interests and goals.