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Senator Grassley offers internships to college-age Iowans throughout the year. Spring and fall semester internships last approximately four months. Two summer sessions of six weeks each also are available. In addition, many schools offer course credit for internships. Early application is encouraged, and the selection process is competitive.
Intern applications are available below, or by visiting Senator Grassley's offices in Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Sioux City, and Waterloo. To receive an application by mail, or for additional information, please send a message to Tyler Henningsen at Tyler_Henningsen@grassley.senate.gov or call 202-224-3744.
Because of security-related delays in mail delivery to U.S. Senate Office Buildings, all intern applications should be faxed to (202) 224-5136 or emailed to Internships_Grassley@grassley.senate.gov.
DC Summer Sessions – March, 1, 2024
Spring and Fall Semester DC internships, as well as all State office internships, are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Spring 2024: January 2 – May 24
Summer I 2024: May 28 – July 3
Summer II 2024: July 8 – August 16
Fall 2024: August 26 – December 20
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