IPS Internship Positions

Thank you for your interest in the Institute for Policy Studies fellowship and internship program. IPS is the nation's oldest and largest multi-issue think tank promoting progressive thought. As such, we have a number of "Public Scholars" with whom you can work to undertake challenging research, writing, and advocacy in a wide range of foreign and domestic policy issues.
Below you will find a descriptive list of IPS projects. Please take a few minutes to look this over so that you have an understanding of what IPS is about and can determine which projects best suit your interests. All internships are unpaid. If you have questions about the project, feel free to contact the project director. The project director may desire a follow-up interview in which to meet and discuss the project.

Summer Applicants: The last day to apply for a summer internship is May 5th. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, since projects may select interns throughout the application period.
Other Applicants: While IPS does not adhere to specific deadlines for application submissions, to ensure that your application is received, reviewed, and responded to in a timely manner please consider applying by or before the following dates: Spring Term (Feb 5th) Summer Term (May 5th) Fall Term (Aug 5th) Winter Term (Oct 5th).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.You can follow up with project directors two weeks after submitting your application.

IPS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from people of color, women, and other groups that have historically been subject to discrimination.
If you have any questions, please email: info@ips-dc.org.

We look forward to hearing from you!


Intern Applications
To complete the application process, please submit the following to the Intern Coordinator:
A completed IPS Application Form
Your resume
A cover letter
Two letters of recommendation
A brief writing sample (do not exceed 3 pages)
Academic transcript (unofficial transcripts are permissible)
Email applications to: info@ips-dc.orgIntern Coordinator: Adwoa Masozi
Recommendation letters may be sent by regular post mail. Our office is located at: 1112 16th Street, NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036

More information: http://www.ips-dc.org/about/joinus