CIA – Central Intelligence Agency 
Deadline: 6-12 months before the desired start date 

CIA student (internship and co-operative education) programs offer highly unique and rewarding student experiences as you help keep our Nation safe. Work alongside experts in your field of study as you gain real-world experience within the Intelligence Community.  
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Interested students will have to complete a medical and security screening.  Students should express interest in opportunities 6-12 months before their desired start date. 
Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA)
Applications: Application period opens on September 1, 2025 for the Summer 2026 Associate Program

The IDA Summer Associate Program provides students with a unique opportunity to use their quantitative and analytic skills to work on challenging real-world national security issues. Each year, IDA hires and pays students at its Virginia and Washington, DC, facilities to work for approximately 10-12 weeks during the summer months.
We seek both undergraduate (rising seniors) and graduate students with strong GPAs (3.3 or above) in a variety of disciplines including computer science, information technology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, operations research, aero/astronautical engineering, mechanical or electrical engineering, as well as materials science, international relations, policy studies, social and behavioral sciences, statistics, finance, and economics. These internships are for continuing students, so applicants must have plans to return to school in the fall.