AAPD Summer Internship Program

WIGSAT; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote participation

Job summary

The American Association of People with Disabilities offers a paid ten-week summer internship in Washington, DC, with STEM-focused placements and remote participation options. Interns work four days a week for 32 hours and receive a living stipend plus transportation support.

Applicants must identify as a person with a disability and be a current student or recent graduate (within five years). The 2027 cycle closes October 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

Qualifications

• Applicants must identify as a person with a disability.
• Must be a current student or have graduated within the last five years.
• STEM-focused placements are available in this program.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a paid ten-week internship in Washington, DC with remote participation available.
• Interns work four days a week for 32 hours plus Friday programming.

Job description

Official Website aapd.com

About This Program

A paid ten-week summer internship from the American Association of People with Disabilities, running since 2002, placing disabled students and recent graduates with congressional offices, federal agencies, non-profits and companies in Washington, D.C., with remote participation available. STEM-focused placements are an explicit track, with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics across any sector. Interns work four days a week for 32 hours plus Friday programming; the Summer 2026 cohort was paid $20 an hour for 32 hours over ten weeks, with a living stipend and transportation to and from Washington. Applicants must identify as a person with a disability and be a current student or have graduated within the last five years. The 2027 cycle closes October 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

Program Details

Field Other Level Undergraduate Country United States State / Province District of Columbia Application Deadline October 1, 2026 Online Available Yes Funding / Award Yes Women-Only Program Open to all; women encouraged

At a Glance

Level Undergraduate Field Other Country United States Funding Available Deadline October 1, 2026