The internship program is open to students at an accredited college or university in the US across all majors. The ideal candidate will possess an interest in health policy, public health, health services research, patient engagement, or grassroots advocacy.

This will be a virtual experience only.

Half-day onboarding training session in which we will review NPAF’s and the Patient Insight Institute’s missions and discuss our infrastructure and relationship to Patient Advocate Foundation, public policy priorities, advocacy efforts and research opportunities. Multiple staff will present accordingly.  

Additionally, interns may participate in one-on-one meetings with various staff to understand their roles in the organization.  

Your preceptor will be dependent on your selected “track.” Additional staff throughout the two organizations may also provide mentorship and supervise projects and assignments where appropriate.

Interns will be an integral part of our team working closely with NPAF and Patient Insight Institute staff including organizational leaders and other policy, advocacy, and research colleagues. As such, interns will have the opportunity to join meetings or activities with partners and advocates.

Further, interns will also have many opportunities to work directly with their peers.

Interns will report their progress and receive performance feedback verbally on a regular basis. During presentations, interns will receive real-time feedback from the NPAF team. A more formal, written review will be provided by the preceptor at the mid-point of the internship, and then at the end.

The internship will last ten (10) weeks – beginning Monday, June 2, 2025 and ending Friday, August 9th. Our offices will be closed June 19 and July 4 in observation of Juneteenth and Independence Day, respectively.

Yes, a stipend will be available to all interns.

Please submit your application using the link above. Applications will be reviewed beginning February 28, 2025 and up to three positions are available. You will be contacted within one week after the deadline regarding next steps including interviewing with staff. A final decision will be communicated no later than March 2025.

You may send additional questions to internships@npaf.org. Please include in your subject line “INQUIRY” so staff know to prioritize your email. Only submissions received through the online portal will be considered for review and interview selection.