Experiential Learning Opportunities

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Offered during 2025-2026

Non-affiliated study abroad opportunities

Kennedy Center

Kennedy Center Internships

Washington Seminar Internships

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Location: Washington, DC
Description: The only U.S.-based bipartisan NGO tasked to research and publish on North Korean human rights violations. The Committee for Human Rights in North Korea (HRNK) seeks to raise awareness about conditions in North Korea and to publish research that focuses the world’s attention on human rights abuses in that country. At the same time, the Committee is seeking creative solutions for improving human rights in North Korea. We all hope that the regime in North Korea will change its human rights practices, open the gulags, and give its people a chance to air their grievances. But we cannot wait for these developments. The misery suffered by the people of North Korea is often dismissed as being too difficult to deal with and impervious to external pressure. Yet, there are initiatives that can be taken to signal to the regime that its abuse of its own people is a matter of global concern and must be changed. There are also measures that can be taken to alleviate the plight of those who have fled North Korea. At HRNK, we wanted to come up with a list of policies that would have an immediate, positive impact on the situation facing North Koreans today. The result is the ten-point list below of policy recommendations for multiple US administrations to consider. We have begun a series of consultations with high-level officials of the administration, and we will use every opportunity we have in the next few months to bring attention to these ten objectives: *Broaden United States Policy on North Korea to Include Bilateral and Multilateral Approaches to Human Rights Issues. *Persuade China to Respect the Rights of North Korean Refugees *Establish a First Asylum Program for North Korean Refugees *Fully Implement the North Korea Human Rights Act (NKHRA) *Provide Food Aid that Reaches the Hungry *Provide Essential Information Directly to the People of North Korea *Provide Opportunities for North Korean Defectors to Improve the Lives of their Countrymen *Seek a Full Accounting of Foreign Citizens held in North Korea Against their Will *Stop the Flow of North Korea’s Ill-gotten Wealth *Prepare for Political Transition and a Humanitarian Crisis in North Korea
Fall Deadline: Rolling
Winter Deadline: Rolling
Last Updated: 7/14/2023

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China Environment Forum

Location: Washington, DC
Description: CEF typically selects 2 research and/or communications and design interns for each academic semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer terms of approximately three to four months). However, appointments can be made throughout the year for periods of varying length. No internship will exceed one year in duration, and all internships must be served in Washington, D.C, in-person. Since 1997, the Wilson Center's China Environment Forum (CEF) has been the “go-to” resource for convening policy, business, research, and NGO practitioners from around the world on the most pressing energy, water, and pollution problems facing China. We play a unique, nonpartisan role in creating multi-stakeholder dialogues around China’s energy and environmental challenges, identifying new areas for collaboration. CEF is currently diving into ocean plastics, focusing on US-Asia collaboration and the creation with the Wilson Center’s Serious Games Initiative to create an educational video game on plastics. The China Environment Forum offers rewarding internships to students who are studying or have experience related to environmental and energy challenges in China and trans-boundary environmental issues related to China. Currently, our vanguard project focuses on circular economy and ocean plastic waste issues in China and Southeast Asia, so additional background in these fields is a plus. CEF provides interns with experiences that enhance their professional research, writing, and communication skills and prepares them for careers in environmental, energy, and climate policy. As the responsibilities of this internship consist mainly of researching, writing, and editing, please submit a short writing sample (something you have written in the past) and elaborate on these skills in your CV and cover letter. Due to temporary cost constraints, internships are currently unpaid.
Fall Deadline: 8/9
Winter Deadline: 11/10
Stipend: This role will be paid ($17.45/hr.), and will start in late August/early September 2024. We are looking for candidates who can work for 25 hours per week for an in-person internship from late August/early September to December 2024, with the potential to extend. Stipend may differ Depending on internship.
Last Updated: 10/21/2020
Website URL: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/
Application URL: http://www.wilsoncenter.org/opportunity/internships-the-china-environment-forum

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FHSS Internships

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Description: Researcher – Salt Lake City, Utah Join the American Research Bureau as a Researcher and help reunite families with their lost legacies. You’ll use a blend of modern tools and old‑fashioned detective work to uncover hidden heirs and ensure estates reach the people who deserve them. In this competitive role, you work in an office setting with a team to identify potential heirs through genealogical research and help connect them with their lawful inheritances. Who are we looking for? • Someone who brings a pleasant professional demeanor and is detail focused, communicates well and collaborates easily. • A driven personality that will find ways to succeed and use data and resources to make quick, ethical, and smart decisions. • This is a hands-on position that will require in-office work. Responsibilities • Assess new cases: Evaluate incoming probate files and leads, and determine priorities. Problem solve and correctly assess research, laws, and risks to make good decisions. • Dig into the details: Harness online databases, courthouse archives, newspaper clippings and ARB’s proprietary research tools to reconstruct family trees and verify each link in the chain of descent. • Connect with people: Reach out to potential heirs by phone, email, letter or text. You’ll explain the process with empathy, answer questions, and guide them through the steps to claim their inheritance. Qualifications • Good organizational skills and attention to detail • Good time management skills necessary to handle multiple cases and calls • Ability to problem solve and prioritize tasks in a calm and consistent fashion • Good communication skills • Ability to function well in a team and handle multiple projects at one time • A creative thinker that can use multiple resources to resolve issues for the client Requirements • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience* • Training, classes, or experience with genealogical research • Basic proven understanding of genealogical methods and sources • Proficient with technology (knowledge of ARB programs a plus) • Clear commitment to company’s defined values * Applicants currently working toward a degree are encouraged to apply Skills • Tenacious in your ability to research and problem solve to connect heirs with their rightful inheritance. • Creative and Collaborative in your ability to work within a team setting. You understand how to build effective communication with others. • Articulate and effective in contacting individuals, including by telephone, to gain their trust and become ARB clients. Resilience and professionalism, easily handling rejection during interactions while maintaining a positive and empathetic demeanor. • Discerning with minimal supervision in reviewing details to determine if the case presents a good financial opportunity for ARB. Regularly works on moderately complex projects/cases. • Efficient with a sense of urgency in using ARB tools to prioritize daily and weekly tasks while also staying focused on achieving long-term goals. • Attentive in ensuring key documentation is identified to support the claims of ARB clients. With the help of others, stays on top of complex laws, regulations or situations related to a case. Compensation and Benefits • This is a full-time salaried position with benefits at a well-established company located in a quiet suburb of Salt Lake City. Salary is dependent on qualifications. • In addition to the base salary, employees may be rewarded with discretionary bonuses. • Benefits include: paid holidays, PTO, health and dental insurance, 401(k) and competitive salary Who We Are American Research Bureau (ARB), a Utah-based company has built a durable heritage of connecting heirs with their rightful inheritances for more than 90 years. While these connections carry a monetary benefit for the heir, they frequently uncover valuable stories and family information that can lead to heirs reconnecting with one another. What You’ll Gain The chance to collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals – including researchers, attorneys, and support staff – in a supportive office environment. You’ll contribute to delivering accurate and reliable information that connects heirs to their rightful inheritances, all while developing your skills in research and building meaningful connections with people. If you’re thinking of joining our team in a great work environment, please email your resume to hr@arbgm.com.
Last Updated: 10/6/2025

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Research Internships

Description: The Utah Foundation offers one paid internship each semester and may accept additional unpaid – stipend – interns. The Intern will work with staff to collect, analyze, and synthesize research into deliverable reports. The Intern may be assigned to multiple projects with varying degrees of involvement. The Intern has the opportunity to work with an array of research topics. Past Utah Foundation reports have included, but are not limited to the following: Education Healthcare Air quality Taxes Water supply and quality Crime and safety Partisan politics Each Intern’s assistance will be recognized on published reports. Because the Utah Foundation strives to encourage informed public policy, the Intern will be expected to professionally engage with sensitive data and discard prior biases to best represent factual evidence gathered during the internship experience. Internship Details: The Utah Foundation is a hybrid workplace organization. Communication and collaboration will occur in both in-person and online environments. Interns are expected to work 12-20 hours over the course of a semester. Hours, begin and end dates, and holiday schedule will be agreed upon with direct supervisor. The Intern is encouraged to seek internship course credit through their university. Projects/Learning Outcomes: The Intern will become familiar with and proficient in public policy research methods; the Intern will utilize these skills to analyze, synthesize, and report on data as assigned. The Intern may work with staff to develop and compile draft and final reports. The Intern will collaborate with staff to support research initiatives as assigned. The Intern will gain experience of how small non-profits operate, and may help staff with administrative projects, communications, and events. Qualifications and Requirements: Independent and creative self-starter. Strong communication skills (oral, written, and presentation). Professional presence and demeanor. How to Apply: Please email a resume, letter of intent, unofficial transcript, and writing sample to Christopher Collard (christopher@utahfoundation.org). The application deadlines are April 1st for summer semester (May-August), August 1st for fall semester (September-December) and December 1st for winter semester (January-April). Communications Internship The Utah Foundation offers one paid communications internship each semester and may accept additional unpaid interns with a stipend. This internship is ideal for students interested in public affairs, strategic communication, journalism, or nonprofit outreach. Interns will help translate complex public policy research into accessible, engaging content for broader audiences. Working closely with staff, the Communications Intern will support efforts to amplify the Utah Foundation’s impact through media, events, and public engagement initiatives. Internship Responsibilities Communications Interns may assist with: Drafting and editing press releases and public-facing summaries of research. Organizing media roundtables and other stakeholder engagement events. Planning and implementing social media campaigns to broaden research outreach. Providing input on visual and editorial strategies to enhance public accessibility of reports. Supporting staff in the planning and execution of public events. Advising on tone, format, and messaging to reach diverse audiences effectively. Each intern’s contributions will be recognized in public communications where applicable. Internship Details Work Environment: The Utah Foundation operates as a hybrid workplace, with both in-person and remote collaboration. Time Commitment: Interns are expected to work 12–20 hours per week over the course of the semester. Specific schedules will be arranged with the intern’s supervisor. Credit Option: Interns are encouraged to pursue academic credit through their college or university, if available. Learning Outcomes The Communications Intern will: Gain real-world experience in public policy communications and in the day-to-day workings of a nonprofit. Develop and apply skills in public writing, media relations, and digital strategy. Contribute to initiatives that bridge the gap between technical research and public understanding. Learn how a mission-driven nonprofit communicates with policymakers, the media, and the general public. Qualifications Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills. Interest in public policy, media, or nonprofit communications. Creative and strategic thinker with attention to detail. Comfortable working independently and collaboratively. Familiarity with social media platforms and digital tools. How to Apply: Please email a resume, letter of intent, unofficial transcript, and writing sample to Christopher Collard (christopher@utahfoundation.org). The application deadlines are April 1st for summer semester (May-August), August 1st for fall semester (September-December) and December 1st for winter semester (January-April).
Stipend: Paid
Last Updated: 1/26/2026

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Description: About Us: We are a team of researchers based out of Northwestern University. Our project focuses on AI-generated and human-corrected transcriptions of early modern English court records. We have transcribed over one million words, and we are working on tagging and organizing our growing dataset. You can find information about our AI model here: https://sites.northwestern.edu/egerton/. Your Impact: Court interrogatories (lists of questions for witnesses) and depositions (the witnesses’ answers to those questions) offer a truly unique view into everyday life and relationships in early modern England. They also provide personal information about witnesses such as age, residence location, occupation, and family relationships. You will be helping to compile an every person index by reading through Al-generated transcriptions and indexing names from the records. You will have access to images of the original records to check transcriptions as needed. You're a great fit if: You have an interest in genealogy, early modern English history, good paleography skills, an interest in learning to work with Transkribus (an AI transcription platform), and great attention to detail. Project Steps: • You will be assigned a set of records. • You may be asked to run images through the Transkribus handwritten text recognition to generate transcriptions. • You will read corrected and uncorrected (but highly accurate) transcriptions to pick out and record each individual with all their associated biographical information in a spreadsheet-based index . • You will edit this data to follow name-standardization rules and check for duplicate entries. The Perks: Remote work on a unique project Interested Applicants: Please send a one page resume and a brief description of your research interests to julianna.bratt@law.northwestern.edu
Last Updated: 3/23/2026
Application: email one page resume and brief description of your research interests to julianna.bratt@law.northwestern.edu

Other Opportunities

Cambodian Oral History Project

Transcribe and translate interviews from Khmer to English to help preserve Cambodian family histories
For questions, contact Dana Bourgerie dana_bourgerie@byu.edu or go to odh.byu.edu

Language Immersion Student Residence (LISR)

Participate in a unique language immersion experience by studying and speaking the same language with native speakers and fellow language learners
Application:https://housing.byu.edu/secure/services/c_housing_areas/FLSRInfo.aspx#section-7

Study Buddy Program through the English Language Center

Become paired with a native speaker for your target language and participate in language exchanges weekly
To apply, email elcmainoffice@byu.edu to ask for a language exchange study buddy

Present research in the Mary Lou Fulton Mentored Research Conference

Gain experience and build your resume by presenting your research in a half-day poster conference

History Department’s Student Paper Awards

Submit papers written within the last year to earn an award

Submit a paper to The Thetean

Submit your research to the History Department’s student journal

Join Phi Alpha Theta

Join the nationwide History Honor Society and gain experience, apply for scholarships, and enjoy social activities with students and professors

Obtain a Language Certificate

Earn a BYU Language Certificate which will strengthen your resume as you seek employment or apply to graduate school
For questions, reach out to: cls@byu.edu 3086 JFSB

Asian Studies Student Journal

Become an editor for the Asian Studies Student Journal. Strengthen your resume and build skills in writing, editing, and academic publishing
For applications and position availability email marc_yamada@byu.edu

Kennedy Center Photo Contest

Submit photos from International Study Programs to earn an award

Bridge to Asia Fellowship through the National Bureau of Asian Research

A paid summer fellowship in Washington D.C where participants join NBR’s research teams to deepen their understanding of critical policy challenges in the Indo-Pacific region

Junior Fellows Program at the Library of Congress

Paid internship at the Library of Congress
Work on the South Asian Collection project
Must speak Hindi, Urdu, and/or Bengali

Submit your study abroad experience to The Experience Journal

Submit an essay on your study abroad experience to win a $500 dollar scholarship

Apply for International Affairs Fellowship Programs

Apply for the Council on Foreign Relations’ Fellowship programs which include fellowships in India, Indonesia, and Japan

Present at the Asian Studies Student Symposium

Present your research on Asia at the student symposium
Network with students and professors and build your resume

Present at the Annual Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research at Weber State University

Present your work in a scholarly setting, gain valuable feedback, and connect with peers and faculty mentors from across the state

Present at the SLCC Asia Conference

Build your resume by presenting your research on Asia at this conference

Summer Immersive Courses at Ashoka University, India

Attend Ashoka University for two weeks and take interdisciplinary courses taught by professionals shaping their fields
3 different course programs offered: Inside the World’s Fastest-Growing Economy, Asia’s Emerging Start-Up Powerhouse, and From Ancient Civilization to Global Power

Grants and Financial Aid

For more information reach out to:

Kennedy Center: James Mayo: 237 HRCB, (801)-422-3375
Humanities: Liberal Arts Advisement & Careers liberalarts@byu.edu, 1049 JFSB

Kennedy Center:

ISP Discount
- Only currently enrolled, undergraduate BYU–Provo students with a minimum 3.0 GPA are eligible to apply for the ISP Program Discount
Gilman Scholarship
- U.S. undergraduate students who receive a Pell Grant have an opportunity to pursue academic study abroad for the purpose of preparing for significant roles in an ever-increasing global economy and interdependent world.
Freeman-ASIA Scholarship
- Scholarships for undergraduates are reserved for students with demonstrated financial need who have little or no experience in the Asian country they wish to study.
- Application deadline: April
Fund for Education Abroad
- Applicants from groups underrepresented in study abroad and those destined for nontraditional locations are given preference
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
- Interested students should typically contact James Mayo, the Kennedy Center scholarship coordinator, during their Junior year, if interested in going abroad right after graduation.
- Application deadline: 30 August
Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grant
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society study abroad grants are designed to help support undergraduates with a GPA of 3.75 or above to go abroad.
- Application deadline: March
Experiential Learning
- Experiential learning grants are managed by each academic college, with most colleges allowing experiential learning money to be applied to an international educational experience.
CLS: Critical Language Scholarship
- The CLS Program provides fully funded, group-based intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences for seven to ten weeks each summer for U.S. citizen undergraduate and graduate students in twelve foreign languages: Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, and Urdu.
- Application deadline: November
Boren Awards
- The Boren Awards program aids language study abroad in countries that are critical to U.S. national interests. Emphasized world areas include: Africa, Asia, Central, and Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East.
- Application Deadline: January

Liberal Arts (Humanities):

LISR Funding
- Open to students living in the Language Immersion Student Residence.
Professional Internship Funding
- Open to Humanities majors or minors who are participating in an unpaid, professionally supervised internship.
Alternative Professional Experience
- Open to Humanities majors or minors who are seeking support for an unpaid experiential learning opportunity that is not a traditional internship or study abroad. See the application for more information.
College of Humanities Study Abroad Funding
- Open to Humanities majors or minors who are participating in a College of Humanities-sponsored Study Abroad program.
Ashford/Taylor Scholarship
- Open to Humanities majors who are participating in a study abroad program that is NOT sponsored by the College of Humanities.

Experiential Learning Opportunities

Study Abroad

Offered Yearly

Offered during 2025-2026

Non-affiliated study abroad opportunities

Kennedy Center

Kennedy Center

Kennedy Center Internships

Washington Seminar Internships

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America Societies

Office of International Affairs (East Asia Office)

Brent Scowcroft Center on International Security

Institute for National Strategic Studies

Office of Transition Initiatives

Volunteer Internship Program