Remote internships
Until further notice, the APA Internship Application Portal is open for remote paid and academic credit internships. To be considered, you must apply through the APA Online Internship Application Portalopens in new window. Applications are not accepted over email.
Interns must be eligible to work in the U.S. (as verified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s e-verify service) and must reside in one of the states where APA is already registered as an employer.
APA internships may be considered for remote work eligibility as defined in APA’s Flexible Work Policy and are subject to approval. Remote work interns may NOT work from the following states or U.S. territories: Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, Washington, Wyoming.
**NOTE: At this time, APA has decided not to register as an employer in any foreign country. Therefore, international applications will not be considered.
About the internship program
The APA Internal Internship Program (IIP) operates within APA’s Strategic Plan and supports the APA brand in institutions across the U.S. and abroad. The internship program is housed within the Education Directorate, whose goals are “to enhance the quality of teaching and learning outcomes, meet the demands of a multiracial society through education and training, and increase financial and policy support for education and training.” You will work in a non-profit membership association with over 157,000+ members. The APA IIP is not an accredited program, nor is it facility treatment-based.
Our mission, goals, and objectives
Today is a critical time in history for us to educate the public about the science of psychology. This program is designed for students who are passionate about psychology and applying psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people’s lives. Our internship program will allow students to develop applicable knowledge and skills, build an understanding of non-traditional career paths in psychology, and generate a valuable professional network.
What you will learn
We have a variety of positions (i.e., policy, research, communications, operations, publishing, education) available to fit individual interests within APA. Learning outcomes will vary throughout departments and offices. Interns will have an opportunity to participate in a variety of activities within their office that will apply theoretical knowledge to practice and foster a better understanding of a workplace environment in professional psychology. Interns will report directly to their supervisor for daily tasks and support for overall learning objectives. Interns may also attend workshops, discussions, participate in group projects, or other various tasks.
Internship program details
Students selected for internships at APA will have the opportunity to take part in additional programming and activities. This allows interns to go more in-depth with topics relevant to young professionals in psychology. If interns are interested in programming activities, they are encouraged to work with their supervisors to connect and network with other APA staff for additional opportunities.
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Application process
APA offers year-round (spring, summer, fall, winter) internships. Students must be enrolled at least part-time in an academic institution to be eligible for an academic internship with APA.
For students under the age of 18, an official District of Columbia Work Permit must be submitted with your application. Additional information about the D.C. Work Permitopens in new window can be found online.
We offer two types of internship positions:
- Paid: Requires a cover letter, resume, and (depending on the internship) a writing sample.
- Academic credit (unpaid): Requires a cover letter, resume, and (depending on the internship) a writing sample. If selected, you will be required to submit a letter from your institution on academic institution letterhead. A sample letter is available for download (PDF, 68KB)opens in new window.
Interested students can apply for up to three internships only. A separate application is required for each internship. Please combine and upload all application materials (resume, cover letter, and writing sample) into one document before submitting.
Please note that we are unable to acknowledge each applicant; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you have any additional questions, please visit Frequently Asked Questions About APA Internships or send an email to Internship.
The American Psychological Association is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected categories covered under local law.
