Parliamentary Internship Programme
Forecasted
The Parliamentary Internship Programme at UBC offers early-career scholars a 10-month, research-focused placement with Canadian MPs to gain in-depth experience in parliamentary operations and policy analysis.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $23,000 stipend for a 10-month internship
Summary: A 10-month immersive internship with Canadian Members of Parliament, fostering understanding of parliamentary processes.
Description
The Parliamentary Internship Programme offers a unique, immersive 10-month experience for early-career scholars to work directly with both government and opposition Members of Parliament in Canada. Administered by the Canadian Political Science Association and supported by the University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, the program is non-partisan and unaffiliated with the federal government or political parties. Interns gain invaluable hands-on experience in parliamentary operations, policy research, and legislative support, providing private Members of the House of Commons with highly qualified assistants.
