Smithsonian Gardens – Internship Opportunities for Summer 2026

Smithsonian Gardens (SG) provides an array of learning experiences through its internship program thanks to the wide diversity of services and programs it offers at the Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest museum complex. Interns will learn skills in a broad …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Focus on … Genetic Counseling as a Career!

Genetic counselors are health care providers who often work in hospitals and meet with patients to assess any relevant genetic or biological risk associated with various inherited disorders and discuss genetic testing options with patients.  To become a genetic counselor, …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Work for the National Institutes for Health (NIH)

The mission of the NIH is to “seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability.

Each year, the NIH …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Exploring Some of the Resesarch Labs at Tufts

Here are just a few…

Biology
Tufts School of Medicine Molecular Biology and Microbiology Research Labs : The Department of Microbiology is home to fourteen research labs focusing on the interaction of pathogens with their hosts. Learn about the exciting research …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Career Trends in Health Care: Nurse Practitioners

When you think of impacting patient care outcomes and medicine, do you only think of going to medical school?  According to the Tufts Pre-Health Advising office, there is a notable increase in the amount of students at Tufts who are …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Gov 101 … Working on Political Campaigns

This is the first installment in our “Gov 101” series where we will focus on topics like working on political campaigns and working in local & state government. Customize your weekly On TRACC email by selecting the “Government” tag under …

By Kelly Roberts
Kelly Roberts Assistant Director
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Consider a Public Service or Nonprofit Fellowship

There’s an increasing amount of fellowships for recent graduates who want to launch careers in public service and and nonprofits.

What are fellowships? 

Fellowships are often funded by foundations, private donors, or organizations and are designed to provide support to …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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Featured Resources

Tufts Career Center — Guide to Career & Life Design

What sparks your curiosity? Which kinds of activities make you feel energized and excited? How would you like to make …

Career Center Summer Internship Grant Program

Internships. An opportunity to gain exposure, explore and try ideas for your future, apply theory from the classroom out in …

30+ Diversity & Career Discovery Programs for Finance, Consulting, Tech and More

Career Fellow David Zhao ’21 shares his story of how career discovery programs can help you explore top companies in …

Where Do Tufts Students Intern?

It’s tempting to make assumptions about the type of internship, volunteering, or other work experience you’re supposed to pursue with …

Too Good to Be True? Be on the Lookout for Fraudulent Employers

It’s easy to say, “I would never be tricked by a scam employment offer!” But every year, students at universities …

Tufts Career Center Professional Development Fund for Undergraduate Students

The Career Center Professional Development Fund allows currently enrolled students to apply for funding to offset the costs associated with: