Political Science Internship Program Michigan State University

PAID ENERGY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM for SPRING 2024: The Michigan Conservative Energy Forum is recruiting for its fellowship program and plans to run the program spring semester again this year. There are two open spots, available to current students or young professionals, with a stipend of $1,000 each and we will be collecting applications on a rolling basis. The fellow gets to choose the research topic of their interest and will work with Emily Pallarito Szczerowski, Director of Programs & Operations, ([email protected]) to create a deliverable plan. Topics and deliverables in the past have included the UP Energy Crisis, Biomass in Michigan, Electric Vehicles, Solar, Michigan's Dam Crisis along with op eds, podcasts, documentaries, and research papers. Additional information can be found on our website: https://www.micef.org/pischeafellowship.

EAST LANSING SEEKS STUDENTS FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENT COMMISSION: The City of East Lansing is seeking at-large applicants for its University Student Commission. Members of the University Student Commission propose programs and policies for consideration by the East Lansing City Council. The purpose of the commission is to improve relations between Michigan State University students and the community, establishing formal channels of communication between the two. Commissioners also review issues that have the potential to affect the interests of the university student population. The University Student Commission consists of 11 members who serve one-year terms. The commission meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from October through April at East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbot Road. The first meeting of the new term will be held at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17. Visit https://cityofeastlansing.civicweb.net/Portal/BoardApplication/ to apply for a seat on the University Student Commission. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 9. For questions, contact Asia Siev in the East Lansing City Manager’s office at (517) 319-6920 or by email at [email protected].

SUMMER QUANTITATIVE PROGRAM FOR RISING SENIORS: The Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute (JSI) is a national fellowship program that prepares students for an advanced degree and ultimately for careers and influential roles serving the public good. The PPIA-JSI is a rigorous seven-week training offered each summer for rising college seniors, with coursework focused on quantitative, analytical, and communication skills.

From a highly selective and competitive national application pool, the composition of each PPIA-JSI class reflects academic, ethnic, regional, s*xual orientation, gender, religious belief, and age diversity, as well as the potential and demonstrated leadership necessary to positively impact the public sector. Core coursework for the PPIA-JSI reflects the multidisciplinary approach and quantitative focus for which Heinz College has become known. Additional components of the program include leadership development, site visits, and guest speakers.

Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College has hosted a PPIA-JSI since 2004, and we are committed to providing students with solid skills to prepare them for graduate study in public policy. In addition to our traditional policy-focused JSI track, Heinz College offers a first-of-its-kind Data Analytics JSI track for students who are passionate about using big data and analytics to address societal problems. Students who successfully complete any PPIA-JSI and are admitted to any of Heinz College's full-time master's program will receive a full-tuition scholarship and a stipend of $8,000 per year. The deadline is November 1. See here for more information: https://www.heinz.cmu.edu/programs/junior-summer-institute/.

PAID INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin is running for US Senate. Team Slotkin is looking for a Communications and Digital Intern to join our team this semester! This role will be split between our communications and digital teams. This person will gain valuable experience in working on a top campaign this cycle. Please see the job description here for more details and how to apply: https://elissaslotkin.org/job/communications-and-digital-intern-michigan/.