This professional opportunity overseas is ideal for students planning on pursuing careers at a regional level of government in the United States or Canada, or who have an interest in a specific policy issue such as the environment, education, or healthcare.

EMGIP runs three times a year—fall, spring, and early summer—for one to three months, depending on elections, holiday schedules and state offices’ preferences.

Eligibility

• U.S. or Canadian citizen
• 18–30 years of age
• High-intermediate German skills (oral & written)
• Junior, Senior, or Grad Student studying: international relations, public administration, political science, law, economics, European studies with emphasis on Germany, German or German studies
• Some relevant work experience (e.g. internship, volunteer work, summer job).

Deadline:
March 31, 2016 for Fall 2016