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a nrp.tamu.edu. Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy (ANRP) Internship Program. Program Overview. Overview Policy-focused internships Semester long; year round (summer, fall and spring) Locations include: Washington, D.C.; Austin, Texas and Rome, Italy
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anrp.tamu.edu Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy (ANRP) Internship Program
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 800 alumni
Locations • Rome, Italy • Hosting Organization: • Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations • 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 • Austin, Texas • Hosting Organizations may include: • Legislative Offices • State Agencies that focus on Ag & Natural Resources
Basic Eligibility • Be a U.S. citizen; permanent residents are not eligible. • Be in good academic and conduct standing. • 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. *some variation on eligibility exists by location, please visit anrp.tamu.edu for details.
Application Deadlines • Rome, Italy • Term(s): • Spring 2015 • Summer 2015 • Deadline:Friday, September 12, 2014 by 5PM • Washington, D.C. • Term(s): • Spring 2015 • Deadline: Friday, October 17, 2014 by 5PM • Austin, Texas • Term(s): • Spring 2015 • Deadline: Monday, October 13, 2014 by 5PM Completed application including transcripts, issue essay, and letter of recommendation are due to the ANRP Internship Program office by the dates above.
Connect with Us Website: http://anrp.tamu.edu Email: anrp@tamu.edu Phone: 979.845.3712 Office: AGLS Building, Suite 515