PCRM Nutrition Internship

PCRM’s Nutrition department executes numerous on-site, off-site, and online programs to educate health care professionals and the public about nutrition as preventive medicine and the health benefits of plant-based diets. PCRM is able to host nutrition or public health students seeking a work environment in which to develop their skills for academic credit or to meet licensing requirements for field work. Interns will have the opportunity to be mentored by PCRM’s staff dietitians and clinical research team. Nutrition-related undertakings include literature reviews, data analyses, development of educational materials, outreach to the public, or other activities depending upon program/licensing requirements.

Qualifications:

• Applicants should be pursuing a field of study related to nutrition or public health and considering a career in the field of public health. (PCRM will assist interns in obtaining course credit or meeting licensing requirements as applicable.)
• Applicants should have a strong interest in learning about vegetarian/vegan nutrition.

Terms: PCRM is open to internships of various durations (ranging from two weeks to a full semester), schedules (2-5 days/week), and start dates. PCRM is located in the (metro accessible) Friendship Heights neighborhood in Washington, D.C. This is an unpaid volunteer internship and is not available as employment. Free housing accommodations may be available if needed.

How to apply: Click here to complete our online internship application.