Become an ANRP Intern - College of Agriculture & Life Sciences

ANRP Application

Ready to become an ANRP intern?
Complete the form below to access the application file.

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Application Deadlines

In order for the Policy Internship Programs Office to consider your candidacy, all documents must be received (not simply postmarked) by 5:00pm Central on the listed application deadline.

Location	Fall 2026	Spring 2027	Summer 2027
Washington, D.C.	Applications due by 5pm Central on Monday, March 16, 2026.	Applications due by 5pm Central on Monday, March 16, 2026.	Applications open in Fall 2026!
Austin, TX	Not Available	Applications due by 5pm Central on Monday, March 16, 2026.	Not Available
Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations	Email program staff if interested in learning more!	Email program staff if interested in learning more!	Email program staff if interested in learning more!

Washington, D.C.

Fall 2026: Applications due by 5pm Central on Monday, March 16, 2026.
Spring 2027: Applications due by 5pm Central on Monday, March 16, 2026.
Summer 2027: Applications open in Fall 2026!

Austin, TX

Fall 2026: Not Available
Spring 2027: Applications due by 5pm Central on Monday, March 16, 2026.
Summer 2027: Not Available

Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations

Fall 2026: Email program staff if interested in learning more!
Spring 2027: Email program staff if interested in learning more!
Summer 2027: Email program staff if interested in learning more!

Logistics to Consider before Applying

Budget and Average Costs

The table below provides estimated costs for students to consider during the internship semester. Students are encouraged to contact their academic advisor to discuss enrolled credits during the internship semester, and to visit Texas A&M’s Money Management page for tips on budgeting for their internship semester.

Budget Item	Washington, D.C.	Austin, Texas	International
Tuition & Fees	$75 co-op fee plus tuition, if applicable Tuition Calculator	$75 co-op fee plus tuition, if applicable Tuition Calculator	$75 co-op fee plus tuition, if applicable Tuition Calculator
Housing & Utilities	$350 one-time housing fee	$1500 monthly	$800 monthly
Flight	$400-800 round trip	n/a	$900-1600 round trip
Groceries	$60 weekly	$60 weekly	$60 weekly
Local Transportation	$120 monthly*	$50 monthly	$50 monthly
Recreation	$50 weekly	$60 weekly	$50 weekly
Required Insurance	Varies	Varies	CISI rates
Passport	n/a	n/a	$110
Visa	n/a	n/a	Varies by Country

Washington, D.C.

Tuition & Fees: $75 co-op fee plus tuition, if applicable Tuition Calculator
Housing & Utilities: $350 deposit; however, housing & basic utilities are covered.
Flight: $400-600 round trip
Groceries: $60 weekly
Local Transportation: $120 monthly
Recreation: $50 weekly
Required Insurance: $225 monthly
Passport: n/a
Visa: n/a

Austin, Texas

Tuition & Fees: $75 co-op fee plus tuition, if applicable Tuition Calculator
Housing & Utilities: $900 monthly
Flight: n/a
Groceries: $60 weekly
Local Transportation: $50 monthly
Recreation: $50 weekly
Required Insurance: $225 monthly
Passport: n/a
Visa: n/a

International

Tuition & Fees: $75 co-op fee plus tuition, if applicable Tuition Calculator
Housing & Utilities: $800 monthly
Flight: $900-1600 round trip
Groceries: $60 weekly
Local Transportation: $50 monthly
Recreation: $50 weekly
Required Insurance: CISI rates
Passport: $110
Visa: Varies by Country

*This cost depends on the distance traveled and the travel time of each Metro ride. For more information on DC Metro fares and options, please visit their website here.

Internship Length

Washington, D.C.

Spring: 15 Weeks (mid-January – early-May)

Summer: 10 Weeks (late-May – early-August)

Fall: 15 Weeks (mid-August – early-December)

Austin, TX

Participants in the Austin, Texas program are expected to serve the entire 140-day Texas Legislative session (mid-January through early June), which exceeds the university’s spring semester.

International (FAO)

Participants interested in the international opportunity with the FAO are expected to fulfill a 6-month contract, which exceeds a Texas A&M semester.

Academics

Prior to submitting an application, prospective ANRP interns are highly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to discuss how participation in ANRP could impact the student’s degree plan and how to receive course credit while interning.

All ANRP interns are required to enroll in the program’s AGLS 492 course during the internship semester and complete the course assignments via Canvas. AGLS 492 is a university-approved co-op that allows for variable credit (0-3 hours). Students should work with their academic departments to determine how many hours for AGLS 492 are the most appropriate for their individual degree plans.

Students participating in the international program with the FAO are required to enroll in AGLS 492 for at least one (1) credit hour in order to receive the ANRP international housing scholarship.

Undergraduates participating in either the Washington, D.C., or Austin, Texas program after graduation may enroll in AGLS 492 for zero (0) hours during the internship semester.

AGLS 492 is a graded course that will affect a student’s GPR and transcript accordingly. Enrollment in the AGLS 492 course for 1-3 credit hours will automatically classify the student as full-time with the Registrar’s Office. Please note that this is NOT the same as being considered full-time for financial aid purposes.

In addition to the AGLS 492 coursework, some ANRP interns gain additional hours that count towards graduation by enrolling in online coursework during the internship semester. However, because ANRP interns work full-time (40+ hours per week), the ANRP Internship Program staff does not recommend enrolling in more than six (6) credit hours.

Financial Aid

Financial aid eligibility varies between students. It is ultimately the responsibility of each intern to meet with an advisor from the Aggie One Stop to discuss how participation in the ANRP Internship Program will affect the student’s financial aid and scholarship eligibility.

Please note that while ANRP interns enrolled in the program’s AGLS 492 course for at least one (1) credit hour are classified as full-time with the Registrar’s Office, this does not mean that they are considered full-time for scholarship and financial aid purposes.

Looking for additional financial support? Check out Texas A&M’s LAUNCH website for potential fellowship/scholarship opportunities.

Training & Pre-Departure Events

Starting a new job, moving to a new city, and learning the ropes can be daunting, but the Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy Internship Program helps its interns navigate the road to success!

Students accepted into ANRP must attend all required training sessions and pre-departure events, held in College Station or over Zoom. There are typically 5-6 required weeknight events, held about once per month leading up to departure, covering a variety of topics to prepare students for a policy internship. Each ANRP intern will also have an individual meeting with program staff to discuss internship placement options and application feedback. Additionally, ANRP hosts an optional intern social, which allows interns to network and socialize in an informal setting.

Health Insurance

All ANRP interns are required to possess valid health insurance for the duration of the internship semester. Students will be responsible for providing a current copy of their health insurance card to program staff prior to leaving for their internship.

Students may use their current health insurance plan or may purchase insurance through Texas A&M University’s University Health Services (UHS). Please visit the UHS website for details and eligibility.

Students participating in the international program with the FAO are required to purchase the Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI) insurance through Texas A&M University’s Education Abroad office.

Interning after Graduation

Graduating seniors* are eligible to intern with ANRP during the long semester after graduation in our Washington, D.C., and Austin, Texas locations! For example, August graduates may intern the following fall semester, December graduates may intern the following spring semester, and May graduates may intern either the following summer or fall semester.

Affected students will be flagged as “U5-continuing” (post-baccalaureate undergraduate) through the registrar’s office by program staff in conjunction with the registrar’s office, which allows the student to participate in ANRP. The U5 classification does not impact the student’s graduation, therefore students may still walk and receive their diplomas!

Students participating in ANRP after graduation must still adhere to all Texas A&M University student rules, as well as all ANRP rules and expectations. This includes enrollment and full participation in the grade-bearing, university-approved co-op course: AGLS 492.

*Interning with ANRP after graduation is not an option for graduate students or those interested in the international program with the FAO.

Consider ANRP for the Fall or Spring, rather than Summer

Interning with ANRP is valuable regardless of the time of year; however, students are strongly encouraged to think about applying for the fall or spring semester if they are considering D.C. Here are some reasons why:

Longer internships – Interning during a long semester gives you more time to learn and grow your professional network. Imagine what you could accomplish during a 15-week program, rather than a 10-week program!

Sidestep the summer intern rush – D.C. becomes intern central during the summer. Often offices are hosting multiple interns, which means that work and experiences may be spread thin. Interning during the fall or spring gives you a better opportunity to take on important office tasks.

Aggie game-watching events with the D.C. Aggie Club – The D.C. Aggies are the largest Aggie Club outside of Aggieland. What better way is there to grow your Aggie network than meeting former students while watching Aggie football, basketball, or baseball?

Congress is in session more often – Congress is out of session for a good chunk of the summer but convenes much more often during the fall and spring. This means that the workload for offices both on and off the Hill increases, resulting in a higher demand for interns.

It is possible to take time away from campus for an internship during the fall or spring; it just takes a bit of advanced planning. Be sure to meet with your academic advisor to discuss options!

Internship Benefits

The Agricultural & Natural Resources Policy (ANRP) Internship Program offers many benefits, from paid internships and academic credit to getting connected with the Aggie network. Through their internship, ANRP students get to:

Apply academic knowledge in a professional setting.
Develop professionally relevant competencies and relationships in a professional setting.
Gain understanding of and exposure to the public policy process.
Observe a diverse professional organizational culture and an understanding of professional etiquette.
Clarify career goals and personal aspirations.

Most of all, an ANRP internship gives students a chance to try out a potential career risk-free.

Three interns in the Austin capitol building

Preparing a Competitive Application

Begin filling out the application early. Take time to paint a complete picture of your experience at Texas A&M University and how the program will prepare you for your professional aspirations before beginning your application.
Include all work and activities on your resume. Keep an activity log of leadership positions, community service, awards, employment, and both college and non-college related activities. Include the time commitment and duration of involvement in each activity. Undergraduates are limited to one page and graduate students to two. Do not include high-school information (Eagle Scout or Gold Awards may be included).
Prepare essays. All applicants are required to complete an essay that addresses a policy issue that they are interested in or passionate about. Resources for essay preparation and topics include the University Writing Center, the Career Center, and the Agricultural and Food Policy Center.
Applying for multiple locations. Students who are interested in multiple locations may apply to each for consideration. A completed application is required for each location, as well as a location-specific cover letter and essay. Students may turn in one copy of their resume, letters of recommendation, and transcript to be used across multiple applications. Students will also be required to go through the interview process for each location separately.
Consider your degree plan. While not required, you are highly encouraged to meet with your academic advisor prior to submitting your application to discuss how participation in ANRP could impact your degree plan.
Submit the application. Submit your application as early as possible to ensure you are able to sign up for the interview time of your choice. Turn in your application to the Policy Internship Programs Office via email ([email protected]). Once your completed application packet is received, you will be contacted for an interview.

Have a Question? Contact Us!

[email protected]
979-845-3712
600 John Kimbrough Blvd. Suite 515
College Station, TX 77843

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