The position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze. The FBI Honors Internship Program is for undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral college students and offers exposure to the world's premiere law enforcement and intelligence agency while also serving as a pipeline for entry-level positions after graduation. Intern positions available across our 55 Field Offices and Headquarters Divisions.
Automatic Disqualifiers You must meet ALL eligibility requirements posted on our Employment Eligibility page. During the polygraph, you will be asked questions related to these requirements. You will be automatically eliminated from the application process if you meet any of the following disqualifiers: You are not a U.S. Citizen (born or naturalized) You have been convicted of a felony You have used illegal drugs in violation of the FBI Employment Drug Policy You have defaulted on a student loan insured by the U.S. Government You have failed an FBI-administered urinalysis drug test You have failed to register with the Selective Service System (males only - exceptions apply. Please click here to view exceptions.)
The FBI Honors Internship Program is a full-time, 10-week paid summer internship will occur from June 1, 2026 to August 7, 2026. While exploring the FBI's exciting career options, students will work side-by-side with FBI employees at one of our FBI offices nationwide. This internship offers students an unmatched opportunity to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States. At the end of their summer, Honors Interns who receive a positive evaluation may continue in the program throughout the school year. FBI interns come from a variety of backgrounds, and those hired as interns will be placed in assignments based on their location preferences, educational background, skill sets, and unique life experiences. The application cycle for the 2026 class will begin 14-months before the start of the internship in an effort to provide more time for applicant intake processing and our background investigation. Official conditional job offers are scheduled to be extended between July 10 - July 25, 2025; recipients of a conditional job offer will have (3) business days from receipt to accept or decline it.