FAQs About Internships at APA

An internship is an opportunity to gain valuable work experience and knowledge about a specific job or career.

Yes. An internship can:

• Strengthen your working skills
• Build your resume
• Increase your marketability
• Expand your network and gain professional references

Interns perform a variety of tasks depending on the needs of the office and the particular interests and skills of the student. Students may have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities including research, writing and web-based projects. Students may also assist staff with administrative tasks and special projects.

At this time, all (100%) of APA internships are remote. However, interns residing in the DMV area may have the opportunity for in-person opportunities as decided by their supervisor.

Interns must be eligible to work in the U.S. (as verified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s eVerify service) and must reside in one of the states where APA is already registered as an employer.

No, there are some stipulations. Interns must work from a state where the APA has already registered as an employer and must be considered for remote work eligibility as defined in APA’s Flexible Work policy.

The two states where APA is not yet registered as an employer are: Arkansas and Mississippi.

The APA will not approve employees to work from the following states and territories: Alaska, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, Washington, and Wyoming. 

Yes. HR will inform you about the forms you are required to complete prior to and on your first day of employment.

During the internship period, students will have the opportunity to attend educational presentations by APA senior staff. These presentations will provide an overview of APA, highlight trends and issues in psychology, and provide information on non-traditional careers in psychology. Students will also receive:

• Free 1-year APA student affiliate membership, including membership in the American Psychological Association of Graduate Students, if you are a graduate student.
• Free access to PsycINFO, PsycCAREERS, PsycNET and PsycARTICLES, while interning at APA.
• Networking opportunities with senior psychologists.

Students will have the opportunity to attend educational programs created by the APA Internship Program Manager. These programs will provide an overview of APA, highlight trends and issues in psychology and provide information on non-traditional careers in psychology. If you want to learn more about a specific area of psychology, please reach out for assistance.

APA does not offer housing.

No, a transportation stipend is not available.

Not all internships are paid; however, APA does offer academic credit internships.

All interested students must apply online. No applications will be accepted via email.

Students’ preferences will be taken into strong consideration. However, students will be placed in the office according to the hiring managers’ needs for their office.

No.

In the remote working environment, interns are asked to dress suitable for meetings via Zoom or Teams, unless otherwise noted via video optional. Please use your own discretion for appropriate dress in a business work environment.

The amount of internship credits are determined by your academic institution, professor, and you.

Credit is determined by your academic institution or professor.

Yes, you can apply for a paid internship.

The following are required:

• Students must be in good academic standing with their institution.
• The letter must be in the form of a request.
• Provide the name of the individual who is making the request.
• List the number of credit hours the student needs.
• Include the contact information for the institution.

A sample letter is available for download (PDF, 68KB).opens in new window