Information Session: Rosenthal Fellowship
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
When: Tuesday, October 27th 2026, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Location: Virtual
Join the virtual information session about the Rosenthal Fellowship on Tuesday, October 27 from 1-2 p.m. ET. The Summer 2027 application is now open and will close on November 27, 2026. Program Information Established in 1977 in memory of Harold Rosenthal, a Senate staff member who died in a terrorist attack while on official duty at age 29, the Rosenthal Fellowship gives graduate students with a professional interest in international affairs the chance to intern for a summer in a legislative or executive branch office at the federal, state, or local level.The Rosenthal Fellowship, part of the Partnership for Public Service's Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program, offers a 10-12 week summer internship in a congressional or executive branch office at the federal, state, or local level. Fellows can secure their own placement or be matched with opportunities through the program, and they receive a stipend, professional development throughout the summer, and access to an extensive alumni network. What You will LearnStudents are encouraged to attend the virtual info session on Tuesday, October 27 from 1-2 p.m. ET to learn more about the program and application process. This session will be recorded. Program Eligibility To apply to the program, candidates must be:
U.S. citizens at the time of application submission. Students with dual citizenship must disclose this to agencies during the interview process.
Currently enrolled at an accredited educational institution with one year remaining in an international relations or international affairs graduate program & return to their program in Fall 2027. Undergraduates are not eligible for this opportunity.
Able to demonstrate superior academic achievement and have a GPA above 2.5.
Applications for Summer 2027 are due Friday, November 27, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Applicants can save their progress and return later, so start early to review all components. Learn more and apply.Eligible students apply directly to the program using the form on the program website. If a student finds the program via Handshake or another campus outlet, please note that they must directly apply using the program application.