Research
Religious movements, Islamic organizations, and faith-based groups in the United States.
DIRI Educational Programs
Research · Leadership · Mentorship
DIRI Internship Program
A supervised internship at the Diyanet Islamic Research Institute for college and graduate students interested in religion, civil society, and academic research.
Format10-week internship
ExperienceResearch and academic events
GuidanceAssigned supervisor
LocationDMV preferred; remote considered
Program focus
Research within an active academic institute
Interns engage with research on religious movements, Islamic organizations, and faith-based groups in the United States.
The program also introduces interns to the academic and institutional work behind DIRI’s research activities, scholarly events, and the DCA Graduate Student Symposium.
The internship experience
What interns work on
Three areas identified in the published internship information.
Symposium support
Academic and logistical support for the DCA Graduate Student Symposium.
Institutional experience
Institutional research and academic event coordination at DIRI.
Academic guidance
Individual supervision and mentorship
Each intern is assigned a supervisor who provides academic guidance and mentorship throughout the internship.
Who it is for
Published eligibility
Applicants should be enrolled in a college or graduate program and have a strong interest in religion, civil society, and academic research.
Academic backgrounds
Political ScienceEconomicsSociologyReligious StudiesInternational RelationsHistoryInterdisciplinary Studies
English proficiencyWorking proficiency in everyday and academic English sufficient for research, communication, meetings, and activities.
Previous-cycle materials
Published application requirements
These materials were requested for the published internship cycle and may change when a future cycle is announced.
- 01Application form
A completed application form.
- 02Curriculum Vitae
A CV uploaded as a PDF, with the applicant’s surname included in the file name.
- 03Statement of intent
A maximum 500-word statement explaining motivation and interest in the program.
Authenticity
Applicant’s own voice
AI tools may be used for clarity or editing, but the ideas, experiences, and motivation in the statement must reflect the applicant’s authentic voice.
International applicants
Visa planning
DIRI may provide an official invitation or support letter upon request, but visa issuance and timing depend entirely on U.S. consular procedures. Processing may take several months.
Previous cycle
Published internship timeline
February 1Application deadline
February 5Interviews
February 10Results announced
March 1 – May 1510-week internship
All logistical arrangements were to be determined in coordination with selected applicants. The published program was sponsored by Turkish Airlines.
Official information
Original internship announcement
Review the DCA announcement and published flyer that supplied the information on this page.