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Intern, Office of Grants and Programs

The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy
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The Office of National Drug Control Policy’s Office of Grants and Programs is seeking motivated undergraduate and graduate students for a Spring 2027 Internship! 

The Office of Grants and Programs administers the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) and Drug Free Communities Support Programs. This is a unique opportunity to support hands-on implementation of proven strategies to reduce drug trafficking and create a drug-free America. 

Interns will: 

  • Gain exposure to senior policymakers and interagency coordination through direct work on grant programs, policy development, and law enforcement and primary prevention initiatives
  • Enhance research, analytical, and communication skills along with their understanding of federal policymaking and interagency processes
  • Develop professional experience in drug control strategy law enforcement and primary prevention policy 

Internship Dates: Tuesday, January 19, 2027, through Friday, May 21, 2027

Location: ONDCP offices adjacent to the White House Complex (Washington D.C.)

Schedule: Full- or Part-Time

Note: This is an unpaid internship.

Using Super Intelligence to draft the cover letter is strictly prohibited; the cover letter is an

opportunity to illustrate the applicant’s authentic writing ability.

Eligibility: 

  • Work onsite at ONDCP’s office located in Washington DC for at least 16 hours per week through the duration of the internship program 
  • Be enrolled at least part-time in college (as determined by their school’s credit valuation system) on the first day of the internship session
  • Pass a background check/drug test 
  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Be 18 years of age or older

 To Apply: Email MBX.ONDCP.OGP@ondcp.eop.gov 

  • Résumé
  • Cover letter 
  • Transcripts

 

Applications are due by Applications will be accepted no later than 11:59pm EDT Monday, October 26, 2026. Qualified Candidates will be notified to schedule an interview. 

If you're interested in grant programs, law enforcement, primary prevention, drug control policy, we encourage you to apply!