Summer Experience

The Jackson School provides fellowships for student projects including internships and independent research projects.

Les Aspin '60 International Public Service Fellowships

Established by the Yale College Class of 1960 to honor the memory of their classmate, Les Aspin, a former member of Congress and United States Secretary of Defense. The fund supports Yale College undergraduates in summer internships related to the study of national security and international affairs, in the public or nonprofit private sector. The internships may be with a U.S. government agency, or a nonprofit corporation or non-governmental organization. Grants are awarded to sophomores and juniors with preference given to students in the International Studies Major.

Apply here: Student Grants and Fellowships at Yale University.

Leitner International Research and Internship Fellowship

The Jackson School of Global Affairs invites applications for the Leitner International Research and Internship Fellowship. The fellowship provides support to undergraduate students undertaking a project contributing to an understanding of international affairs. A project may be an independent research project, an internship or formal study/coursework.

Apply here: Student Grants and Fellowships at Yale University.