Migration Policy Institute Young Scholars Internship 2027: Paid Remote & Washington, DC Opportunity
Are you a student, recent graduate, or early-career professional interested in migration, refugee policy, public policy, international development, research, or communications? The Migration Policy Institute (MPI) is inviting applications for its Spring 2027 Demetrios G. Papademetriou Young Scholars Internship Program.
This four-month internship offers emerging professionals an opportunity to gain practical experience while working alongside experts in migration policy and research. Selected interns may participate remotely or in person in Washington, DC, making the programme accessible to applicants living both inside and outside the United States.
Applications for the Spring 2027 cycle must be submitted by October 15, 2026.
MPI Young Scholars Internship 2027 Overview
The Demetrios G. Papademetriou Young Scholars Program is designed to help develop the next generation of professionals working in migration and public policy. Interns contribute to MPI projects while receiving valuable professional development and exposure to policy research.
The Spring 2027 internship will run from January through April 2027. Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with full-time interns receiving a $1,472 biweekly stipend. Part-time interns receive a prorated stipend.
The programme is particularly suitable for individuals seeking to build careers in migration research, refugee affairs, immigrant integration, communications, international development, and public policy.
Who Can Apply?
The MPI Young Scholars Internship is open to a broad range of applicants. Candidates should generally be at least college juniors and demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
Eligible applicants may include:
- Current undergraduate students
- College graduates
- Graduate students
- Early-career professionals
- Individuals without traditional college experience who have substantial relevant professional experience
Applicants do not need to be U.S. citizens. Individuals who remain outside the United States throughout the internship may apply for remote opportunities. Applicants seeking to work physically in the United States must already have the required work authorization before the internship begins.
Foreign-language skills, quantitative research abilities, Microsoft Office proficiency, and relevant academic or professional experience can strengthen an application.
Available Internship Areas
Research interns can work across several MPI programme areas. These include U.S. Immigration, covering topics such as asylum, refugee pathways, immigration enforcement, legal immigration, employment outcomes, and demographic trends.
The International Migration programme examines refugee resettlement, immigrant integration, labour migration, migration and development, borders, mobility, and returns and reintegration.
Another area is U.S. Immigrant Integration, which explores topics such as education, workforce development, language access, and state and local immigration policies.
Applicants may also work with the Refugee and Forced Displacement Initiative, which focuses on refugee livelihoods, self-reliance, integration, and international responses to displacement.
For the Latin America and Caribbean Initiative, strong written and oral Spanish proficiency is required.
What Will Interns Do?
MPI research interns can gain hands-on experience through a variety of responsibilities. These may include conducting research and policy analysis, preparing literature reviews, summarizing research, contributing to research papers, supporting events, and following relevant hearings and policy developments.
There is also a Communications Internship for candidates interested in digital communication and public engagement.
Communications interns may assist with media monitoring, social media campaigns, visual content, event organization, short-form writing, promotion of MPI publications, and potentially multimedia editing.
What Does the Internship Pay?
The internship is a paid opportunity. Full-time interns receive $1,472 every two weeks, while part-time interns receive a prorated stipend.
The programme lasts four months, with the Spring 2027 cycle running from January to April. However, applicants considering the Washington, DC option should note that MPI does not cover relocation expenses.
Application Requirements
Applicants must complete the online application and submit supporting documents separately by email. The application package includes:
- A CV or resume
- A cover letter of no more than two single-spaced pages
- A writing sample of no more than five single-spaced pages in English
- An official or unofficial transcript from colleges and universities attended
The cover letter should explain your interest in migration or another relevant public policy issue, preferred MPI programme areas, and your academic, research, or professional experience.
Important: MPI No-AI Policy
Applicants should carefully follow MPI’s No AI Policy. The organization states that application materials must reflect the applicant’s authentic abilities and voice. Using AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude to write or substantially revise application materials may result in disqualification.
Applicants should therefore prepare their own original application materials.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should review the official internship information, eligibility requirements, application instructions, and programme areas before submitting their application.
Deadline: October 15, 2026
Programme: Demetrios G. Papademetriou Young Scholars Program
Organization: Migration Policy Institute (MPI)
Internship Period: January–April 2027
Duration: Four months
Location: Remote or Washington, DC
Stipend: $1,472 biweekly for full-time interns
Deadline: October 15, 2026
Fields: Migration, public policy, research, communications, refugee affairs, and immigrant integration
Apply Now
The MPI Young Scholars Internship 2027 is an excellent opportunity for students, graduates, and early-career professionals seeking practical experience in migration policy and public affairs.
If you meet the eligibility requirements, prepare your application carefully and submit it before the October 15, 2026 deadline.
Learn more and apply through the official Migration Policy Institute internship page.
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