Young Scholars Internship in Migration Policy & Research

Global Opportunity Desk; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Biweekly stipend

Remote option

Hands-on research

Mentorship

Professional development

Networking

Publish research

Job summary

Migration Policy Institute (MPI) invites applications for the Demetrios G. Papademetriou Young Scholars Internship Program 2027 in Washington, DC.

This paid internship offers hands-on experience in migration policy research, writing, and stakeholder engagement, with mentorship from experienced researchers and communications professionals. The Spring 2027 program runs January–April 2027, with options for full-time or part-time work and possible remote placement or on-site at MPI's Washington, DC

Qualifications

• Be at least a junior undergraduate, recent graduate, graduate student, or early career professional.
• Demonstrate strong interest in migration, immigration, refugee issues, or public policy.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and research abilities.
• Be able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Have coursework or experience relevant to the internship area.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research projects, policy briefs, and literature reviews.
• Assist with events, stakeholder engagement, and outreach activities.
• Support writing and communication efforts for policy outputs.
• Collaborate with MPI researchers and communications staff on ongoing initiatives.

Skills

Interest in policy

Analytical mindset

Strong writing skills

Education

Junior undergraduate / recent graduate / early career

Tools

MS Office / writing tools

Job description

Migration Policy Institute (MPI) invites applications for the Demetrios G. Papademetriou Young Scholars Internship Program 2027 in Washington, DC.

This paid internship offers hands-on experience in migration policy research, writing, and stakeholder engagement, with mentorship from experienced researchers and communications professionals. The Spring 2027 program runs January–April 2027, with options for full-time or part-time work and possible remote placement or on-site at MPI's Washington, DC