Internships organized or coordinated by the Graham Center help students gain practical, real-world experience in government, public service, non-profit, and civic engagement settings before graduating.
Local, State and National Internships
| Name | Eligibility | Application Deadline | Apply Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee Internship Program | All returning UF undergraduates | Oct. 26, 2025 | Closed |
| UF/Washington DC Internship Program | All returning UF undergraduates | Feb. 15, 2026 (Summer '26) Feb. 27, 2026 (Fall '26) | Closed |
| CiviGators Internship Program | All returning UF undergraduates | June 16, 2025 | Closed |
| Florida Gubernatorial Fellows | UF undergrads, recent grads, grad students | Jan. 30, 2026 | Closed |
| The Washington Center | All returning UF undergraduates | Ongoing | Apply |
Global Internships
All UF students are encouraged to explore the Bob Graham Center’s Global Internships. These opportunities vary in expectations, benefits, and locations.
| Organization and Role Title | Term | Location | Eligibility | Application Deadline | Apply Here |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Refugee Assistance Alliance
| Spring & Summer | Remote | All UF undergraduates | April 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM | Apply now for the Video Editing & Social Media Internship! |
African-American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC)
| Summer | Fort Lauderdale, FL | All UF undergraduates | Closed for summer 2026 | Closed for summer 2026 |
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
| Summer | Delray Beach, FL | All UF undergraduates | Closed for summer 2026 | Closed for summer 2026 |
WLRN
| Summer | Miami, FL | All UF undergraduates | Closed for summer 2026 | Closed for summer 2026 |
Svitanok
| Spring & Summer | Remote | All UF undergraduates | Closed for summer 2026 | Closed for summer 2026 |
AI² Center
| Summer | Istanbul, Turkey (as part of the UF in Istanbul Study Abroad Program) | All UF undergraduates | Closed for summer 2026 | Closed for summer 2026 |
SEUS/Japan
| Spring | Remote or Miami, FL | All UF undergraduates | Closed | Closed |
Smathers Libraries Latin American & Caribbean Collection
| Fall & Spring | On UF Campus | All returning UF undergraduates | Closed | Closed |
Students who secure their own Global Internships can contact Dr. Onursal Erol before the internship start date to discuss the possibility of earning academic credit for their experience.
CLAS students: Explore additional internship options through the Beyond120 program offered by UF’s College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Gulf Scholars Internships
Are you ready to make an impact in the Gulf region while advancing your academic and professional goals? Each semester, UF Gulf Scholars offers several funded experiential learning opportunities that fulfill the Experiential Learning + Gulf Impact Project requirement for the Gulf Scholars medallion. Learn more about open internship positions by visiting UF Gulf Scholars.
Don’t miss your chance to gain hands-on experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and connect with dedicated mentors.
Financial Support for Experiential Learning
The Colburn Student Opportunity Fund, named for the former director of the Bob Graham Center, Dr. David Colburn, provides needs-based support to undergraduate students who have secured experiential learning opportunities in civic engagement, public leadership, effective public policy, and public service beyond the confines of the Alachua County community.
The application cycle is currently open and will close on April 19, 2026. The fund is open to all majors, regardless of UF college. Learn more.
CLAS students: Explore additional scholarship options through the Beyond120 scholarships and the Dean’s Office Scholarships.