CMAP Summer Internship Program

Program Description

The Summer Internship Program offers full-time Hopkins undergraduates the opportunity to work alongside CMAP faculty and staff for 10 weeks over the summer. Interns will engage in both research and administrative duties, collaborating directly with faculty members on research projects and supporting special communications-related projects as needed. 

CMAP will accept up to 2 interns for Summer 2025.

Program Details

  • Applications open: December 13, 2024 
  • Applications close: February 14, 2025 (11:59 pm ET) 
  • Internship duration: 10 weeks 
  • Program dates: June 2, 2025 – August 8, 2025 
  • Compensation: $6000

We will conduct interviews in late-February/early-March and make a selection decision by March 14, 2025. 

For program-related questions, please contact Samantha Rosenberg at srosen47@jh.edu. 

Requirements

Eligible applicants include all full-time Hopkins undergraduates with a minimum GPA of 3.0. 

Applicants must complete an online application form, which includes the following materials: 

  1. Background Information: Includes name, contact information, major, anticipated graduation date, etc. 
  2. Resume/CV: A resume or CV detailing relevant work or research experience, leadership roles, volunteer activities, and extracurricular involvement. 
  3. Transcript: Unofficial transcripts are accepted. Submit as a PDF attachment. 
  4. Cover Letter: A one-page (maximum), single-spaced statement (Times New Roman, size 12) describing your background, motivation for applying, and relevant interests. 
  5. Reference Contact: Provide the name and contact information of a professional or academic reference. 

Visit the Hopkins Office of Undergraduate Research (HOUR) for resources on how to make your application stand out, including best practices for resumes and personal statements. 

Responsibilities

Selected interns will: 

  • Serve as research assistants, contributing to ongoing CMAP research projects (literature reviews, data cleaning, data analysis, etc.). 
  • Support CMAP research communication efforts (e.g. developing online content, drafting research memos/summaries, identifying media targets, etc.).
  • Support administrative tasks and special projects as needed. 
  • Maintain a hybrid work schedule (3 days on-site, 2 days remote), working up to 37.5 hours per week. 
  • Regularly communicate with supervisors regarding project progress and expectations. 
  • Complete a presentation summarizing their experiences and contributions at the end of the program. 

Application Form

Click the link below to complete the application form. Opportunities to upload your resume/CV, transcript, and cover letter are included within the form.