Job and Internship Opportunities
Looking to gain hands-on experience and make a real impact? Internships, jobs, and grants are the perfect way to explore your passions, build your skills, and connect with industry experts. Following are opportunities and upcoming deadlines.
Exclusive Opportunities
- Plant Futures Initiative at GW:
- Are you interested in sustainable food systems, plant-centric eating, or food justice? Just a foodie looking for a community of other passionate eaters? With the support of the Global Food Institute, GW students invite you to join the effort to start towards building a GW chapter of the nationwide Plant Futures Initiative here at GW. Open to all majors, degree types, and levels of commitment. Fill out this form to express interest.
- GFI x Aspen Institute:
- The Global Food Institute is excited to launch our partnership with the Aspen Institute Food and Society Food Leaders Fellowship Program, which will open up opportunities for GW students and faculty to collaborate on projects with Aspen Institute fellows. If you would like to get involved, please fill out this form and we will keep you in the loop as opportunities arise.
- Food Policy Pathways mentorship program:
- Food Policy Pathways (FPP) is a national nonprofit committed to equipping emerging food policy leaders with the skills and networks needed to drive systemic change for a healthier, more resilient food system. They provide access to career preparation and mentorship opportunities with experienced leaders in the field. Interested students should complete an application or reach out to info
foodpolicypathways [dot] org with questions.
- Food Policy Pathways (FPP) is a national nonprofit committed to equipping emerging food policy leaders with the skills and networks needed to drive systemic change for a healthier, more resilient food system. They provide access to career preparation and mentorship opportunities with experienced leaders in the field. Interested students should complete an application or reach out to info
Jobs
- Environment America: Various Positions. Apply here!
Student Internships
- November 1st: Animal Agriculture Alliance: Spring 2026 (January-May) / November 15th: Summer 2026 (June-August) Internship. Apply here!
- November 15th: Food Tank: Spring 2026 Research, Advocacy, and Writing Internship. Apply here!
- United States Coast Guard: Morale, Well-Being, and Recreation Internship. Apply here!
Funding
- US Department of Agriculture (USDA): Scholarship Programs. Learn more here!
- October 24th: The Chun-wen Shih Scholarship: Scholarship recipients are GW pre-med or medical students interested in integrating traditional Chinese medical practices or integrative medical practice with western medical practices. Apply here!