USC POIR

11/11/2025

10/31/2025

🇧🇪 Brussels Program
✨ Study Abroad in Brussels!
Explore global politics and international relations in the heart of the European Union this summer.
📅 Program Dates: May 18 – June 19, 2026
🗓️ Apply by: November 10, 2025
Don’t miss your chance to experience Europe through a political lens!
👉 Link in bio to Apply

10/31/2025

🇫🇷Paris Program
☀️ Summer in Paris, anyone?
Study politics, culture, and international relations in one of the world’s most inspiring cities!
📅 Program Dates: June 30 – July 22, 2026
🗓️ Apply by: January 14, 2026
Experience learning beyond the classroom — in the City of Light. 💫
👉 Link in bio to Apply

10/23/2025

🎓 USC Students!
POIR scholarship applications open Friday, October 24! 💼✈️📚

Funding is available to support:
🔹 Unpaid internships
🔹 Degree-related academic research
🔹 Study abroad courses

📌 Considering a graduate degree?
Be sure to review the Michael Sullivan and Louise Meyers Scholarship details closely!

📅 Deadline: November 7, 2025
Don’t miss this opportunity to fund your academic and professional growth!







For more information about all scholarships available, please visit https://dornsife.usc.edu/poir/advising-aid/undergraduate-funding-opportunities/

05/16/2025

Join the Bipartisan Policy Center and The Elections Group at 12 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 20, for a discussion of findings from BPC and TEG’s new report on the Arizona Fellows in Election Administration program and future considerations for programs like these to successfully develop a talent pipeline into the election field.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z5qowhAGQge_v-P1aGeisA #/registration

Panelists:
Christian Grose, Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, University of Southern California
Theo Menon, Policy Analyst, Bipartisan Policy Center
Keely Varvel, Assistant Secretary of State and Chief of Staff, Office of the Arizona Secretary of State
Hilary Rudy, Deputy Director, Colorado Department of State, Elections Division

How do we inspire the next generation of election professionals? From internships to fellowships to innovative academic partnerships, a growing number of programs are helping people find their way into the field of election administration. These initiatives not only build awareness of the profession...

01/16/2025

Join us for an Info Session on the Summer Internship Program! Meet staff and faculty from the Brussels School of Governance and learn how this unique opportunity can jumpstart your career.

01/13/2025

We are pleased to announce that our summer programs will begin accepting applications starting Friday, 1/10. Please use the links below to learn more about the programs and to submit your application.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Akeya Harmon Collins at [email protected] . We look forward to receiving your applications and hope to see you this summer!


Brussels Application:
https://studenttravelabroad.usc.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=10111

Paris Application:
https://studenttravelabroad.usc.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=10406

12/05/2024

🌍 Ready to kickstart your career in Brussels this summer? 🇧🇪 Join us for an info session on the 2025 Study Abroad Summer Internship Program! Get the details on how to apply and what to expect—Tuesday, December 10th at 1:30 PM. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! ✨

10/16/2024

If you or anyone that you know is interested in participating in the study abroad Paris,France 2025 Summer Research Program. Please joins us at our info-session via zoom on Tuesday 10/29/2024 at 1:00pm, to learn more about the program and how to apply. Meeting ID: 5736709732 Passcode : 156028✌🏾

10/09/2024

POIR is now accepting applications for two scholarships: the Michael Sullivan and Louise Meyers Endowed Scholarship, and the Bender-Schneidman Africa Award.

The Bender-Schneidman Africa Award supports POIR students traveling to Africa for an unpaid internship or guided research. The Michael Sullivan Award is for students who have earned an undergraduate degree in international relations and are pursuing graduate studies, with a focus on those demonstrating financial hardship.

If you or if you know any students who would benefit from these opportunities, please we encourage you to apply by visiting the POIR website: https://dornsife.usc.edu/poir/advising-aid/undergraduate-funding-opportunities/

09/11/2024

Applications are now being accepted for Spring 2025 in Washington DC. Priority deadline for applications is October 11. Applications accepted on a rolling basis after that if there is still space available. All majors are welcome to apply. Email [email protected] with your specific questions. See our flyer for more details.