Congressional Internship Program (CIP)

Congressional Internship Program (CIP)

Overview: Internship program allowing young Hungarian-Americans and English-speaking Hungarians from Hungary and neighboring countries to gain hands-on experience at the U.S. Congress and Washington-based institutions.

Established: 2005

Program Duration: Spring, summer, and fall sessions; internship duration depends on host office requirements but shall not exceed four months.

Funding: The Coalition's internship grant covers living expenses and local transportation expenses in the United States for the duration of the internship.

Scope: Participants gain experience through assignments to Congressional offices, think tanks, and non-government organizations, learning about the workings of both U.S. government and the non-profit world.

Geographic Scope: United States (Washington, DC area)

Focus Areas:

U.S. Congress operations

Government institutions

Civil service preparation

Professional networking in chosen fields

Eligibility:

Must be a citizen of the United States or Hungary, or a member of an ethnic Hungarian community in Slovakia, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine, Croatia, or Slovenia

Must be enrolled as a student in their respective country of origin or in the U.S.

Must have completed at least one full year of studies

Must have proof of excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Outstanding academic standing required

Requirements:

Depending on host institution requirements, internship participants are expected to complete a Coalition research project of mutual interest during their stay in the United States

Host Institutions (Examples):

U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)

Heritage Foundation

German Marshall Fund of the United States

Congressional offices

Contact:

Email: internship@hacusa.org

Phone: 202-296-9505

Website: hacusa.org