We are looking to take on a number of interns in September 2021 to work across the research and learning team. The precise nature of each internship will vary according to the needs of projects, but past interns have found themselves carrying out literature reviews, conducting interviews with MPs and civil servants, organising events, undertaking data analysis, presenting research findings to colleagues, writing explainers and contributing to published reports. Interns are also required to help with some administrative and other tasks.

We offer you the opportunity to:

• become a full member of the research and learning team in a highly-respected institution at the heart of Westminster with close connections to government and all political parties

• take a fresh, evidence-based look at a range of issues, to improve the Institute’s understanding of problems facing government, and to help develop innovative solutions to these problems

• work with other Institute staff and external partners to deliver the Institute’s research and learning programme

• work on projects combining traditional research with practitioner and expert workshops and stimulating public and private events

• contribute to high-quality publications, presentations and events.

This role could suit people with a wide range of different experiences, not only people who have studied politics or government at university, or who already have experience working in policy research. If you are interested in applying but are not sure you have all the skills, please do so and give us the opportunity to consider you as a candidate.

Applicants should be available to work on a full-time basis. Although we will consider candidates who are still studying at the time of application, to be eligible for the programme you must have completed your university studies by the time the internship begins in September 2021.

Internships will be offered for twelve months, with a probationary period of three months.

For full details, please read the job application pack available on our website.