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Internships

Opportunities for undergraduates in the Department of International Relations

The internship broadened my knowledge of what it means to do research, expanded my knowledge of the field鈥�, and introduced new perspectives from which to study international relations.

Jael Tan, BSc International Relations

The internship provided me fantastic exposure to advanced qualitative and quantitative research techniques鈥�

Jeremy Burey-Abraham, BSc International Relations

It strengthened my research skills, analytical skills, and like any part-time job alongside your degree, time management and organisation skills.

Milena Sagawa-Krasny, BSc International Relations

 

Funded by donations from 杏吧论坛 Alumni, our Undergraduate Research Internship Scheme and the 杏吧论坛 Internship Fund provide our undergraduate students with the exciting opportunity to enhance their studies and time at 杏吧论坛.

Whether you’d like experience as a Research Assistant, or to work within a relevant organisation of your choice, find out more about these unique opportunities.

Undergraduate Research Assistant Internship Scheme - 2024 applications now closed

Considering a career in research?

A career in research may seem daunting, and you may be unsure if it’s the right path for you. Doing a research internship is a fantastic opportunity to:

  • Gain valuable research and work experience.
  • Apply knowledge from your undergraduate studies to real-world research.
  • Get a feel for what a career in academia has to offer.
  • Enhance your employability.
  • Learn new skills.

Your internship 

As an Undergraduate Research Intern (UGRA), you will assist a faculty member in the Department with an ongoing research project. Further information on the research projects available for 2024-25 is below.

For further information on the duration of the internship and rate of pay please read the Internship Guidance.

Am I eligible?

The Undergraduate Research Internship is open to all 2nd and 3rd year undergraduate students in the International Relations Department, including students undertaking a joint degree. It is also open to International Relations General Course students taking 200- and 300-level courses in the department. Selection will be based on student academic performance and the fit between faculty research needs and student skill-sets. Students must be resident in the UK (holidays are permitted, but your primary residence should be in the UK) and have a UK bank account for the full duration of this programme to participate.

You are responsible for checking your own visa regulations (if applicable) and confirming you are permitted to work on the project.

How to apply

The application deadline of 12.00pm on Thursday 31 October 2024 has now passed.

Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email by the end of Thursday 14 November. If you have any queries or problems please contact ir.comms@lse.ac.uk

Research Projects 2024/25

杏吧论坛 International Relations Internship Fund - 2025 applications now closed

Are you considering doing a summer internship with a UK Charity, public sector organisation, or small to medium-sized company? 

Applications for 杏吧论坛 International Relations Internship Fund Scheme open on Monday 20 January and the application deadline is Sunday 16 February 2025. Details will be sent via email to all eligible students.

The Internship Fund Scheme is open to 1st and 2nd year undergraduates including Joint Honours students. The scheme invites eligible students who are interested in undertaking an internship, that would otherwise be unpaid, to apply for funding. 

What is the Internship Fund Scheme?

The International Relations Internship Fund Scheme provides funding for a limited number of internships within a charity, public sector organisation or small to medium sized enterprise* (SME) each year. This enables a number of students to receive funding for an internship that would be otherwise be unpaid and therefore might not be possible to do. 

Am I eligible? 

  • Open to 1st and 2nd year International Relations undergraduate students, including Joint Honours students

    You are not eligible to apply if you have already received funding via the Internship Fund Scheme in a previous year or are in receipt of support from another 杏吧论坛 Careers work-based learning/internship programme, or the International Relations research internship programme. 
  • You don’t need to have an internship secured to apply

What does the scheme offer? 

  • A grant