WATCH - Public Service Intern Program (PSIP) - University Career Center
Celebrating 57 years! One of the largest & oldest DC summer intern programs in the country, and as of 2023, PSIP has expanded to support interns in the state of Michigan!
PUBLIC SERVICE INTERN PROGRAM
The University Career Center's Public Service Intern Program (PSIP) prepares undergraduate students to obtain summer internships in Washington DC, Lansing, MI, and elsewhere, educates them to build career development skills, connects them with alumni mentors, informs them about career options through speakers panels & employer visits in DC and Lansing, and supports participants while living in our nation's capital and state capital. The University Career Center is proud to offer PSIP, one of the oldest and largest summer intern programs in the country!
PSIP engages talented students from any academic department or school to secure internships in policy organizations, congressional support offices, executive offices and agencies, judicial offices, special interest and lobby organizations, non-profits and advocacy groups, think tanks, museums and arts organizations, and print and broadcast media.
This signature University Career Center program works with students throughout the academic year to define what policy area/types of internships to apply to, develop valuable job search skills, build a community with their cohort, and experience life in DC and Lansing.
Past participants often report PSIP is one of their most meaningful experiences at U-M, making lifelong friends and gaining valuable experience while learning from all that a summer in DC or Lansing has to offer. It has been transformative for many PSIP students, as they got their foot in the door to their career and networked with professionals and U-M alumni working in DC and Lansing.
PSIP-MI: PSIP-MI is a division within the Public Service Intern Program designed to support 1st year and other students to gain experience in state government in Lansing or another area within the state of Michigan. Selected participants will develop career skills, attend seminars and events, connect with U-M alums in our state capitol, and gain experience in public service.
PSIP Video: Hear from students about their PSIP experiences
PSIP 2025-2026 Applications: **Applications close Sunday, September 14 at 11:59pm.
MASS MEETINGS - Attend ONE in-person session to find out more about PSIP & the application process:
- Monday, September 8, 2025 6:00-7:00pm 1120 Weill Hall, Ford School of Public Policy, Annenberg Auditorium
- Wednesday, September 10, 2025 7:00-8:00pm 1110 Weill Hall, Ford School of Public Policy, Annenberg Auditorium
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Monday, September 8 Application opens for the 2025-2026 PSIP cohort
- Sunday, September 14 PSIP Application DEADLINE is at 11:59pm
- Tuesday 9/23 & Wed 9/24 Interviews will take place with PSIP alumni and staff
- Friday, September 26 Decision Day - approximately 110 students selected for PSIP