How To Apply

The application period for the Summer 2010 internships has closed.  We will begin accepting applications for Summer 2011 later in 2010.  In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact your society representatives with questions.

Summer 2010 WISE Program
7 June - 6 August

WISE seeks applications from outstanding engineering students who display evidence of leadership skills and have a keen interest in public policy. Minority students are encouraged to apply.  To qualify for consideration, applicants must be juniors, seniors, or entering their final year of undergraduate studies in engineering (or computer science).  WISE will also accept applications from engineering grads who are beginning Masters level study in a technology policy-related degree.  Interns must be citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States.

Applicants are required to fill out an application form, write two brief (one page) essays in response to questions, arrange for two faculty references, and forward an official transcript.

WISE applicants should apply directly to their desired sponsor using the contact information provided.  Please note that some societies - AIChE, ANS, ASCE, ASME, IEEE and SAE - will sponsor only individuals who are members of their societies at the time of application.  If you belong to more than one sponsoring society, you must submit an application to each society of which you are a member.  If you are not currently a student member of a WISE sponsoring society, then consider joining.

To apply for a WISE Internship, select a sponsoring society(s), download a WISE program application and follow the instructions provided.

In addition to the broad eligibility guidelines for participation in the WISE program, each sponsoring society uses its own criteria in determining which students to select from its applicant pool.  If you have any questions about society sponsorship, contact the designated society coordinator.

Here are some answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the WISE program and application process.

For questions about the application process not covered in the FAQ, please contact the point of contact for the sponsoring society you are applying to (see above).

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WISE Webmaster: Chris Brantley, c.brantley@ieee.org
(Last Update: 18 February 2010 )