Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Internship Program 2026

The Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Internship Program is a three-semester, full-time internship program operated by the Democratic staff of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission in the U.S. House of Representatives. It offers opportunities for upper-level undergraduate, graduate or law students to work in the Commission’s Democratic staff offices, gaining exposure to U.S. human rights policy and related activities, including briefings, research, and organizational support. Interns may receive a stipend and may earn academic credit depending on institutional requirements.

Monthly stipend; potential academic credit; exposure to congressional human rights policy; training and professional development opportunities on Capitol Hill.

Open to upper-level undergraduate, graduate or law students.

Submit a single PDF via email to TLHRC@mail.house.gov with required documents including a cover letter, resume, writing sample and references.