Important Notes before you begin

How to Apply

1. Visit the Centralized Application for Research and Travel (CARAT) site and find the correct application:

• If you are applying for an IOP Director’s Internship, you can find the application under: Institute of Politics Director’s Internship
• If you are applying to an internship that is co-sponsored with the Institute of Politics, there is a separate application in CARAT: Harvard Global Health Institute & Institute of Politics Co-Sponsored Internships. Please make sure to submit your application here if you are applying to an internship that is co-sponsored with the IOP. If you are unsure, this information is available in the position description.

2. Complete all of the required fields in CARAT.
3. Provide one reference:

In CARAT, you will be asked to indicate one recommender. It is best to ask someone who knows you well and can comment about your performance in a context similar to the internship you’re applying for.

4. Upload the following two documents in PDF Format

1. Statement of Interest (one page)

Your Statement of Interest should be a document describing your interest in the organization for which you are applying, and the qualities you possess that make you a well suited candidate for the internship - it is between a college application essay and a cover letter. Some organizations ask that you address specific topics in your personal statement, so please make sure to check the position description for any specific application instructions. If you are applying to two Director's Internships, your Statement of Interest should be unique for each organization.

2. Resume (one page)

5. Submit!