Internship resources:
The internship requirement is a central aspect of the MAIR program at NYU. Find below a wealth of resources and databases we compiled to aid students in securing a relevant internship. IRPA also shares internship opportunities with students throughout the year on social media, and the MAIR newsletter frequently sends relevant opportunities.
University documents and resources:The program's resource page (extremely thorough) : The program's internship requirements page : NYU's Wasserman Center for Career Development (extremely useful appointments for resume and cover letters notably):
Internship initiation form : Internship completion form : The Graduate School of Arts and Science policy for internship credits : Specific to international students :
Apply for CPT (Curricular Practical Training, mandatory): After obtaining your CPT, you need to apply for a Social Security Number (SSN):
Important to note:
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External documentation and resources:Research oriented resources (think tanks):
Global go-to Think Tank Index report (2021): Twitter account:
Look early: most think tanks start posting summer positions in January/February, with the end of applications around April. UN & International NGOs:
For UN and other major international organizations:
Important reminders for all:
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Internships held by current students
Private sector:
Watch Officer intern at the Counterterrorism Group - Claire Bracco (class of 2023)
Intern at Forbes - Kylie Kirshner (class of 2023)
UN, international organizations & NGOs:
Intern at UN CTED (counter-terrorism executive directorate) - Leon Langdon (class of 2023)
UN advocacy intern for ChildFund Alliance - Maël Le Roux (class of 2023)
Intern at the United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA) - Hamza (class of 2023)
Think tanks:
Digital Communications Intern at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars - Liana Almony (class of 2023)