Global Studies Internship Program
Program-identified internships cover a wide range of fields, including arts, business, education, engineering, environment, government, medicine, human rights, law, media, and technology. We also support self-arranged positions.
- Please visit the Global Studies Internship Program webpage for information about eligibility criteria.
- Undergraduate internships are available to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and co-terms in all majors, including undeclared.
- Graduate internships are available for some positions in Asia.
- Applicants must be current Stanford students during the internship period. Graduating seniors must postpone graduation paperwork until the internship ends, but may participate in commencement. For summer graduation requirements, including details regarding enrollment requirements and information about participation in the June commencement ceremonies, students should contact their major department's student services office or the Registrar's Office.
- Local language skills are based on the internship job description requirements.
- Interns must commit to full-time work (a minimum of 35 hours per week) for at least eight weeks, unless otherwise noted on the internship description.
The Stanford Global Studies (SGS) Division offers Stanford students an opportunity to extend classroom learning to immersive, cultural and professional experiences through the Global Studies Internship Program.
Program-identified internship positions cover a wide range of fields—including business, nonprofit, media, education, medicine, arts, technology, engineering, science, law, human rights, and government. The program also supports students for self-arranged internships.
Currently enrolled freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and co-terms at Stanford in ALL majors are eligible to apply, including undeclared students. Some positions in Asia are open to graduate students.
The overall stipend base of $5,500 - $7,000 per student is provided by the host organization, the program, or both.
