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) | Open |
| CiviGators Internship Program | All returning UF undergraduates | June 16, 2025 | Closed |
| Florida Gubernatorial Fellows | UF undergrads, recent grads, grad students | Jan. 30, 2026 | Apply |
| 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.
| Name | Term | Location | Eligibility | Application Deadline | Apply Here |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
African-American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC)
| Summer | Fort Lauderdale, FL | All UF undergraduates | March 15, 2026 by 11:59 PM | Application opening soon for summer 2026! |
AI² Center
| Summer | Istanbul, Turkey (as part of the UF in Istanbul study abroad program) and remote | All UF undergraduates | March 1, 2026 by 11:59 PM | Application opening soon for summer 2026! |
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
| Summer | Delray Beach, FL | All UF undergraduates | Closed | Application opening soon for summer 2026! |
Refugee Assistance Alliance
| Spring & Summer | Remote | All UF undergraduates | Closed | Application opening soon for summer 2026! |
WLRN
| Summer | Miami, FL | All UF undergraduates | Closed | Application opening soon for summer 2026! |
SEUS/Japan
| Spring & Summer | 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 |
Svitanok
| Spring | Remote | All 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
| Name | Term | Deadline | Application Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alachua Conservation Trust | Spring '26 | Nov. 23, 2025 | Apply |
| UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station | Spring '26 | Nov. 23, 2025 | Apply |
| NOAA Operation TRAP | Spring '26 | Nov. 23, 2025 | Apply |
| SLR Habitat Migration | Spring '26 | Nov. 23, 2025 | Apply |
| Seagrass-Microbe Interactions | Spring '26 | Nov. 23, 2025 | Apply |
| Community Concept Drawing | Spring '26 | Nov. 23, 2025 | Apply |
| Fisheries & Marine Conservation | Spring '26 | Dec. 1, 2025 | Apply |
| Cleo Institute | Spring '26 | Nov. 23, 2025 | Apply |
| Florida Springs Council Legislative Internship | Spring '26 | Nov. 23, 2025 | Apply |
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 February 22, 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.