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Computational Social Science Internship

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Federal Research Division (FRD) Computational Social Science Internship

Program Website: https://www.loc.gov/services/federal-research-division/about-this-service/interships/

Program Contact: FRDInternships@loc.gov

Interests/Areas of Study: computational social science, data science, data analytics, interdisciplinary research, mixed methods research, programming, quantitative research

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen

Application Notes: Interns may work remotely or in-person. However, living accommodations will not be provided or funded by the Library of Congress. The application period is open from February 10th, 2025 through March 7th, 2025.

Compensation: Interns will be paid at the 2025 GS-03/step 1 level hourly pay rate based on the location where the work is performed. Find your location and its accompanying hourly pay rate here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2024/general-schedule/

Academic Credit: The Library does not provide academic credit, but students may arrange with their school in advance to receive credit.

Available Benefits: Interns working onsite are eligible for transit benefits.

Program Duration: Short-term. Full-time 10-week summer internship appointment. Program dates: June 9, 2025 to August 18, 2025.

Qualifications: Must be a current graduate student enrolled in a computational social science program or related field. Additional qualifications include: strong analytical and problem-solving skills; knowledge of programming languages (e.g. Python) preferred; knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau) preferred, and; a strong academic record.

The Federal Research Division

The Federal Research Division (FRD) Computational Social Science Internship is a paid, 10-week program that will offer graduate students enrolled in a computational social science program or related field the opportunity to apply and develop their classroom knowledge in a professional setting. Please send your resume, unofficial transcript, and a brief cover letter expressing interest to FRDInternships@loc.gov.

How to Apply

Please send your resume, unofficial transcript, and a brief cover letter expressing interest to FRDInternships@loc.gov. The cover letter should detail the following:

  • Your experience with quantitative or mixed research methods, including any relevant programming, statistical analysis, or data visualization skills.
  • A brief explanation of your interest in FRD’s research areas and how this internship aligns with your academic and professional goals.

The application period is open from February 10th, 2025 through March 7th, 2025.