Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy Internship Program 2016 - Overview and Benefits
The Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy (ANRP) internship program offers policy-focused opportunities for students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Held in locations such as Washington, D.C., Austin, Texas, and Rome, Italy, the program allows interns to engage with various organizations, including the USDA and FAO. Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship and good academic standing. The program promotes professional growth through unique experiences and networking opportunities. Interested candidates should apply by February 15, 2016, for summer or fall placements.
Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy Internship Program 2016 - Overview and Benefits
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Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy internship program Summer 2016 and/or Fall 2016
agenda • Program Overview • Program Benefits • Basic Eligibility • Application Components • Selection & Placement Processes • Meet Former Interns – if applicable • Question & Answers • Connect with Us
Program Overview Overview • Policy-focused internships • Semester long; year round (summer, fall and spring) • Locations include: Washington, D.C.; Austin, Texas and Rome, Italy • Only for College of Agriculture and Life Sciences students History • Established spring 1990 • Dr. Ron Knutson, an AGEC professor, founded the program • Added Rome, Italy in 2013 • Over 900 alumni
LOCAtions Austin, Texas Hosting Organizations may include: • Legislative Offices • State Agencies that focus on Ag & Natural Resources Washington, D.C. Hosting Organizations may include: • Congressional Offices • United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) • National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) • House Committee on Agriculture Rome, Italy Hosting Organization: • Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations
Basic eligibility *some variation on eligibility exists by location, please visit website for details. • Be a U.S. citizen; permanent residents are not eligible. • Be in good academic and conduct standing at TAMU. • Have a minimum 2.25 overall GPR; 2.5 preferred. • Have valid health insurance during the internship. • Be enrolled as an undergraduate, master’s, or Ph.D. student in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. • Be able to attend all pre-departure events in College Station, Texas.
Application deadlines Austin, Texas Term(s) Offered: • Spring of Odd Years Washington, D.C. Term(s) Offered: • Summer • Fall • Spring Summer and/or Fall 2016 application due February 15, 2016 Rome, Italy Term(s) Offered: • Summer • Fall • Spring Summer and/or Fall 2016 application due February 15, 2016
Application components • A completed location specific ANRP Internship Program Application. • Cover Letter and Professional Resume. • Policy/Issue Essay. (specific to the location) • An official college(s) transcript(s). Transfer transcript only required if student is in first semester. • Letter(s) of recommendation. (2 for Austin, 3 for D.C./Rome)
What questions do you have? Questions & answers
Connect with us • Website: anrp.tamu.edu • Email: anrp@tamu.edu • Phone: 979.845.3712 • Office: Suite 515, Agriculture and Life Sciences Building