MPI Opens 2027 Internship Applications for Young Scholars
The Migration Policy Institute is accepting applications for its 2027 paid internships, the Demetrios G. Papademetriou Young Scholars Program, with a deadline of October 15, 2026.
Applications are now open for the Migration Policy Institute's 2027 internship program. The deadline for submissions is October 15, 2026, according to the source.
The program, named the Demetrios G. Papademetriou Young Scholars Program after MPI's founding president, aims to both use intern contributions and train future leaders in migration and communications. Internships are available for in-person, remote, and international candidates residing outside the United States.
MPI states it is committed to recruiting a diverse cohort and build an inclusive environment. The institute strongly encourages minority applicants and those from immigrant or refugee backgrounds to apply.
Available Positions
MPI offers two primary internship tracks: research and communications.
Research interns are placed within specific program areas, each with a distinct focus. The source lists five key research areas.
Duties for research interns include contributing to MPI's research through independent analysis, writing paper drafts, summarizing hearings, providing events support, and handling light administrative tasks.
The communications internship provides support across the institute's dissemination efforts. Duties involve media tracking, developing social media campaigns and visual assets, assisting with event organization, promoting the Migration Information Source magazine, and short-form writing with possible multimedia editing.
Benefits and Eligibility
Full-time interns receive a biweekly stipend of $1,472, with a prorated amount for part-time roles. Students may also arrange to obtain academic credit for their work. The source notes that MPI does not cover relocation expenses.
Eligibility is broad. Applicants do not need to be U.S. Citizens, but all must be U.S. Work-authorized before the internship begins unless they reside and work entirely from outside the country. MPI cannot sponsor visas like H-1B or J-1.
Applicants must be at least college juniors with excellent communication skills. The program welcomes current students, graduates, and early-career professionals. Those without a college degree but with substantial relevant work experience will also be considered. Foreign language skills and proficiency with software programs are helpful.
Application Process
Interested candidates must fill out an online form and separately email their application package by the October 15, 2026 deadline. The email subject line must follow the format "First Name Last Name_Spring 2027".
Required materials include a CV or resume, a cover letter of up to two single-spaced pages, a writing sample of up to five single-spaced pages in English, and transcripts from all colleges attended. The cover letter should describe the applicant's interest in migration policy and specify desired program areas.
MPI has a strict policy against using AI tools like ChatGPT to write or substantially revise application materials, stating that doing so "will result in disqualification." The institute says this is to ensure a fair evaluation of all applicants' authentic abilities.
For more details, applicants are directed to the official MPI Internships webpage.
