International Affairs Internship Program
Department of Political Science
Center for International and Comparative Studies

The International Affairs Internship Program invites currently enrolled undergraduate students to gain experience in a workplace setting while earning course credit. The internship aims to supplement classroom learning, by providing an opportunity to apply their knowledge and further develop professional skills in a workplace with an international focus.

In the past four years, over 100 IAIP students have interned at numerous consulates (e.g. Britain, France, Turkey, Costa Rica), as well as ExxonMobil, the Houston World Affairs Council, the Mayor’s Office of Trade and International Affairs, multiple foreign chambers of commerce, and numerous human rights organizations.

Students accepted into this program enroll in POLS 4391 and will meet with the  IAIP Director once each month, and complete monthly reflective assignments in Blackboard  to process their internship experience. Students must complete 6-8 hours of internship per week over the semester and will receive 3 hours of upper-level course credit, which fulfills requirements for Political Science major, National Security minor and Global Citizens credential. For more information, contact Professor Jenna Davis, jdavis45@central.uh.edu.

Fall 2025 internship opportunity with the Asia Society Texas

What are the benefits of having an internship?

• Apply classroom knowledge to practical situations.
• Establish networking contacts that may lead to a full-time job after graduation.
• Earn three hours of upper-level POLS credit.
• Practice interviewing and explore various career options.
• Build your resume with documented experience and interview for a full-time job with confidence.

What are the requirements of this internship?

• Open to third and fourth year students. 
• All majors welcome to apply. 
• Completion of GOVT 2305 & 2306 
• 3.0 GPA in Political Science
• 2.7 overall GPA

Application Process

• Deadline to apply for this position is 21 July 11:59 PM. No late submissions will be considered for this opportunity. 
• Prepare a resume and a professional, personal statement (no more than one page) of your career goals and interests.
• Submit these materials to the IAIP Director, Professor Jenna Davis (jdavis45@central.uh.edu) by the deadline.
• Initial interviews for applicants will be scheduled for 28 July- 01 Aug, with secondary interviews for successful candidates held by the Asia Society in early August. 
• All interviews will be held virtually. 
• If you are selected for the position, register to POLS 4391 (the internship course) during priority registration or during add/drop for the semester.
• Internship will begin the first week of classes and end the last week of classes. Weekly work schedule will be determined by students in conjunction with the Asia Society.

Interested in other internship opportunities or have any questions? Contact Professor Jenna Davis, jdavis45@central.uh.edu.