Internships and Field Research

Are you looking to boost the value of your degree with real experience?  U of M's Ottawa Internship Program combines internship and study abroad experiences as students work as legislative staffers for a Member of Parliament or Senator in Canada's capital city.

Our program is the oldest American internship program operating in Canada and is highly regarded by Canadian legislators.  You'll deepen your understanding of legislative processes and parliamentary systems, explore another country, and have fun while building your professional network and resume'. You'll also learn about the shared and unique interests of the U.S. and Canada and help build connections and understanding between the two countries.

Learn more about the Ottawa Political Internship.

Field schools teaching anthropological research methods can be life-changing experiences that provide essential training for careers in anthropology as well as practical field research experience applicable to other professions. Field schools take place all over the world and provide students with training in anthropological methods in archaeology, human paleontology, bioarchaeology, ethnology, linguistics, and primatology. UM-Dearborn students have attended field schools in Australia, Jordan, Kenya, Peru, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Mexico, Spain, France, Ireland, and various sites in the United States.  These programs are not required for an Anthropology major or minor, but we encourage you to consider the possibility of such a program.

Learn more about the Beth A. Beson Anthropology Field Study Award.