Internships
Please note, our 2023 internships are fully allocated, and the process for 2024 internships is currently under review.
Make your mark
Grattan Institute’s internships provide opportunities for university students and recent graduates interested in public policy to develop their research skills. We also consider candidates who are exploring a career change to public policy.
Internships are open to local and international students. Successful candidates will work in one of our six programs: Budget Policy and Institutional Reform, Energy and Climate Change, Health and Aged Care, Economic Policy, Education, or Transport and Cities. You are welcome to specify which program interests you, but applicants will be considered for all programs.
Paid internships
Our interns are paid minimum wages whilst at Grattan Institute. These paid internships are kindly supported by Accenture.
Internship application dates
Grattan offers three internships each year, two in summer and one in winter. We open applications for all three internships on Wednesday August 24th and applications close on Wednesday September 7th.
Key dates
The summer internships will take place over two intakes:
- 21 November – 16 December 2022
- 23 January – 17 February 2022
The winter internship will be 4 weeks and will take place in June/July 2023 – exact dates to be confirmed and will coincide with university mid-year break.
Selection criteria
- Demonstrated interest in Australian public policy
- Clear communication skills
- Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills (social sciences, sciences, statistics, law, finance, or economics) and familiarity with Excel
- Completed at least two years of an undergraduate degree by the end of 2022
Working days and hours
Working hours are flexible to accommodate other commitments. Internships can be worked for a minimum of three days a week up to five days a week. Grattan requires a minimum of 20 days for the duration of the internship. You can continue the internship beyond the set period to meet the minimum 20 days’ duration.
Written application requirements
Applicants will be expected to submit:
- a one-page resume;
- an unofficial academic transcript;
- a 500-word writing sample answering a public policy question.
Grattan Institute is an equal-opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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