AGRICULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES POLICY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Summer

AGRICULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES POLICY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Summer 2016 and/or Fall 2016 ANRP. TAMU. EDU

AGENDA Program Overview Program Benefits Basic Eligibility Application Components Selection & Placement Processes Meet Former Interns – if applicable Question & Answers Connect with Us ANRP. TAMU. EDU

PROGRAM OVERVIEW Overview History Policy-focused internships Established spring 1990 Semester long; year round Dr. Ron Knutson, an AGEC (summer, fall and spring) Locations include: Washington, D. C. ; Austin, Texas and Rome, Italy professor, founded the program Added Rome, Italy in 2013 Over 900 alumni Only for College of Agriculture and Life Sciences students ANRP. TAMU. EDU

LOCATIONS Austin, Texas Washington, D. C. Rome, Italy Hosting Organizations may include: Hosting Organization: Congressional Offices Food and Agriculture United States Department of Organization (FAO) of the Agriculture (USDA) United Nations National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) House Committee on Agriculture Legislative Offices State Agencies that focus on Ag & Natural Resources ANRP. TAMU. EDU

PROGRAM BENEFITS Location Paid Housing Scholarship Academic Credit Networking Resume Building Training & Support Policy Knowledge Austin, Texas $1, 000/month Rome, Italy Varies by Semester Washington, D. C. $500/month ANRP. TAMU. EDU

BASIC ELIGIBILITY 1. Be a U. S. citizen; permanent residents are not eligible. 2. Be in good academic and conduct standing at TAMU. 3. Have a minimum 2. 25 overall GPR; 2. 5 preferred. 4. Have valid health insurance during the internship. 5. Be enrolled as an undergraduate, master’s, or Ph. D. student in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 6. Be able to attend all pre-departure events in College Station, Texas. *some variation on eligibility exists by location, please visit website for details. ANRP. TAMU. EDU

APPLICATION DEADLINES Austin, Texas Washington, D. C. Rome, Italy Term(s) Offered: Summer Fall Spring Summer and/or Fall 2016 application due February 15, 2016 Spring of Odd Years ANRP. TAMU. EDU

APPLICATION COMPONENTS 1. A completed location specific ANRP Internship Program Application. 2. Cover Letter and Professional Resume. 3. Policy/Issue Essay. (specific to the location) 4. An official college(s) transcript(s). Transfer transcript only required if student is in first semester. 5. Letter(s) of recommendation. (2 for Austin, 3 for D. C. /Rome) ANRP. TAMU. EDU

SELECTION PROCESS Austin, Texas Washingto n, D. C. 1. Completed Application 2. Sign-up for Interview 3. 15 -minute Faculty & Staff Interview 4. Applicant Notification 5. Finalist Briefing 6. Finalist Interviews w/ Hosting Offices & Donors 7. Applicant Notification Rome, Italy 1. Completed Application 2. Sign-up for Interview 3. 15 -minute Faculty & Staff Interview 4. Applicant Notification 5. Securing an Internship ANRP. TAMU. EDU

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CONNECT WITH US Website: anrp. tamu. edu Email: anrp@tamu. edu Phone: 979. 845. 3712 Office: Suite 515, Agriculture and Life Sciences Building ANRP. TAMU. EDU

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