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At the Niskanen Center, we promote policies that advance prosperity, opportunity, and human flourishing. We believe in the mutual dependence of a free market and an effective government. Our mission is to engage in boundary crossing political thought and practice to foster innovative, pragmatic solutions to America’s challenges.

Who We Are Looking For

We seek interns who share our vision and are eager to contribute to meaningful policy work. Ideal candidates will be:

  • Visionary Thinkers: Those who embrace the principles of liberal democracy and an open society, and who are motivated to develop policies that provide social insurance, foster market competition, and enhance state capacity.
  • Ideologically Open: Individuals who value diverse perspectives and are enthusiastic about engaging in cross-ideological collaboration.
  • Collaborative Problem-Solvers: People who excel in a fast-paced, team oriented environment and are dedicated to advancing our mission through cooperation, discussion, and continuous learning.

What You Will Do

As a Niskanen intern, you will gain hands-on experience in public policy research, communications, and federal affairs. You will:

  • Engage with Thought Leaders: Work alongside policymakers and scholars across the political spectrum to transform innovative ideas into actionable solutions.
  • Develop Professionally: Participate in workshops and networking events designed to build your skills and professional network.
  • Make an Impact: Contribute to projects addressing pressing issues such as economic insecurity, climate change, mass incarceration, and immigration reform.

All Niskanen Center interns receive up to a $1,000 monthly stipend.

Join Us

If you are passionate about public policy and ready to be part of a forward thinking team, we encourage you to apply. Together, we can advance a vision of governance that fosters prosperity, opportunity, and human flourishing.

Please submit the following using the link below:

  • Resume
  • Identify no more than two policy department interests
  • One writing sample (do not exceed 3,000 words)
  • Explanation about why you are applying to Niskanen (do not exceed 300 words) 

Spring Semester 2025: January 7, 2025- May 2, 2025 — Applications are due by November 8, 2024; we will be notifying applicants on a rolling basis with a final deadline of December 13, 2024 for all offers.

Summer Semester 2025 May 28, 2025 to August 8, 2025 — Applications are due by March 8, 2025; we will be notifying applicants on a rolling basis with a final deadline of April 4, 2025 for all offers.

Fall Semester 2025: September 9, 2025 to December 5, 2025 — Applications are due by July 13, 2025; we will be notifying applicants on a rolling basis with a final deadline of August 8, 2025 for all offers.

NOTE: PLEASE CLICK HERE AND READ MORE FROM THE MAIN WEBSITE BEFORE APPLYING

APPLY HERE!

Please note that semester start and end dates are firm, unless you seek prior approval.

Equal Opportunity

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at the Niskanen Center are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Niskanen Center does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training. Applicants living abroad/​international applicants are encouraged to apply but will need to be authorized to work in the United States and must be able to work in the United States during the internship to participate.

Niskanen Intern Accomplishments

Among other projects, Niskanen interns have accomplished the following:

  • Spearheaded a research project to inform coalition-building efforts for the climate department
  • Co-wrote and published a policy brief with senior staff in immigration
  • Wrote blog posts cited in the Washington Post and in the Washington Examiner
  • Built and managed the Niskanen Center’s Instagram account
  • Developed and managed content calendars for Niskanen Center communications efforts

Where Are They Now?

Here’s a look at how past interns are using the experience they’ve gained at Niskanen in their studies and careers:

  • One is enrolled in a Master’s of Public Policy program at UC Irvine.
  • One is Fulbright scholar.
  • One is a regulatory and government affairs lead at Analytical Space.
  • One is an editorial associate at SmithBucklin.
  • One is an immigration policy fellow at the Niskanen Center.
  • One is a health policy analyst at the Niskanen Center.

Our interns are now also at MSNBC, Booz Allen Hamilton, McKinsey, Foreign Policy, the Daily Caller, the Cato Institute, the Department of Defense, Americans for Prosperity, the Center for Law and Social Policy, the Charter Cities Institute and others. Other former interns are in law school and some are pursuing graduate degrees in public policy, public administration, and economics. 

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Program Details and Application Processes

GOAL’s NextGen Youth Programme brings together young people from all over the world to better understand global justice issues and deepen their understanding of Global Citizenship.

This programme will guide young, motivated changemakers to learn about the growing crises facing our world with a focus on climate and health systems.

Participants will then work together to imagine solutions for the future by creating awareness-raising materials that will feed into GOAL’s public engagement activities.

When will it take place?

The 2025 Programme will consist of 10 sessions that take place online, with 2 sessions in-person for Irish based participants.

Programme Dates:  

  • Sat May 24 Irish based participants in-person 11-4pm.
  • Tue May 27 International participants online 3-5pm
  • Thu June 5 All participants online 3-5pm
  • Thu June 12 All participants online 3-5pm
  • Saturday 20/21 Irish based participants in person retreat. Time and location TBC.
  • Thu June 26 All participants online 3-5pm
  • Thu July 3 All participants online 3-5pm
  • Thu July 10 All participants online 3-5pm
  • Thu July 17 All participants online 3-5pm

In order to ensure participation of this global cohort, sessions will take place on Thursdays at 3pm Irish Time (8am Honduras, 2pm Sierra Leone, 4pm Zimbabwe, 5pm Ethiopia & Uganda).

What will I learn?

Over these 10 sessions, participants will work with peers globally to develop skills in critical thinking, intercultural communication, project management, teamwork, and the fundamentals of organising and implementing public awareness campaigns.

By taking part you will be empowered to:

  • Understand the diverse and interconnected nature of our world.
  • Critically interrogate the systems that perpetuate inequalities.
  • Reflect upon your own role and the role of others in tackling local and global challenges.
  • Engage in dialogue with others in a spirit of empathy, inclusivity, solidarity and collaboration.
  • Develop the courage, confidence and resilience to speak out for change.
  • Understand the GOAL’s work and have the opportunity to connect with GOAL staff.

What are we looking for in a candidate?

To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Current resident of Ireland, Ethiopia, Honduras, Iraq, Sierra Leone, Syria, Turkey, Uganda, or Zimbabwe.
  • Comfortably fluent in English.
  • Between 18 and 25 years old.
  • Available for 10 seminars between May and July. Sessions will fall on Thursdays and Saturdays (see timeline for actual dates).
  • Be open and willing to engage in teamwork in between seminars.
  • Demonstrate basic/emerging understanding of local and global issues.
  • Show clear initiative and desire to be a part of positive change (this could be demonstrated through volunteering, participation in local events, workshop facilitation, tutoring, creative extra-curricular activities, etc.).
  • Interest in participating in artistic methods of learning (this could be demonstrated through a passion for drama, art, creative writing, journalism, music or any other artistic discipline).
  • Reliable access to a “device” and internet is desired but not essential. If you do not have access to a device, please let us know in your application, and we will endeavour to support your participation.

How do I apply?

Email nextgenyouth@goal.ie with the subject line ‘Country, Full Name,’  by April 1st. Applications who do not follow this format will not be accepted.

  1. In your email let us know if you have access to a phone or laptop
  2. Attach your CV (keep it simple! An outline of your educational background, voluntary and/or professional work is enough) and a 1-page cover letter to address the following points:
    1. Tell us about yourself! Why are you applying for this programme, and why do you think you are a good fit?
    2. What skills do you bring to this programme, and what would you like to gain from it?

OR 

Record a short video (1-2 minutes) detailing your educational background, voluntary and/or professional work and addressing,

  1. Why are you applying for this programme, and why do you think you are a good fit?
  2. What skills do you bring to this programme, and what would you like to gain from it?

Closing Date

Applications close on April 1st. Successful applicants will be notified of selection by May 2nd. If you are not selected to participate in this year’s cohort, we encourage you to stay in touch with us for other opportunities and to apply again next year.

GOAL’s NextGen Youth Diversity and Inclusion

GOAL is committed to widening participation and achieving equity of access to non-formal Global Citizenship Education for participants from under-represented groups in the sector. We especially welcome and encourage applications from participants with diverse identities, socio-economically disadvantaged participants, participants with disabilities, participants from ethnic minority backgrounds and participants from any groups facing marginalisation.

Stipend Eligibility

In order to support participation, stipends will be available for all successful participants. Stipends are intended to cover costs of internet and data as well as any travel costs incurred during the programme.

Stipends of €400 for the duration of the programme are available for all successful participants.

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Supporting innovative startups accelerating the shift toward sustainable development across Africa.

Greentech Africa 2025: The Future of Sustainability is an investment-readiness accelerator program that will support 10-15 startups in Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa with innovative solutions for sustainable development.

Eligibility

Eligibility requirements include:

  • Have legal incorporation and operations as a for-profit entity in at least one of these countries: Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, or South Africa. 
  • Have a market-based tech solution that tackles the above-listed challenges. 
  • Be in compliance with local fiscal and business law.
  • Have at least one full-time founder based in Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, or South Africa. 
  • Be in compliance with local fiscal and business law.
  • Have at least a minimum viable product (MVP) and raised less than USD 1M in equity.
  • Have meaningful customer or business validation (not limited to revenue, it can also be successful pilot studies, number of users, and/or strategic partnerships).

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

NOTE: READ MORE HERE FIRST BEFORE APPLYING

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Are you a young student, professional, expert or visionary from Africa interested in nurturing positive change in Africa’s communities, landscapes and seascapes?

Look no further! For the third time, the GLF Landscape Leadership Camp is taking place in Africa.

Apply now for a spot at the 2025 GLF Landscape Leadership Camp for the chance to connect and collaborate with other landscape leaders. Co-designed by the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF), Youth in Landscapes Initiative (YIL), and the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), the camp will take place over three days in Kenya in June 2025.

This immersive experience will bring together like-minded students, young professionals, experts and practitioners from across Africa, creating a cross-cultural community dedicated to driving impactful and transformative change

Application deadline: 15 March 2025

To keep our landscapes healthy for current and future generations, we must practice collaborative leadership that values people’s livelihoods and thriving ecosystems. To do this we must facilitate action that goes beyond business as usual.

At the 2025 GLF Landscape Leadership Camp in Africa, you’ll find yourself immersed in  discussions, hands-on activities and field trips all carefully designed to help you navigate complex challenges, bring your landscape visions to life and collaborate across issues of finance, policy and implementation.

Over three days you’ll have the chance to build your expertise and craft strategies to bring back to your communities.

But the camp is not just about learning, it’s also about building lasting connections. At the GLF Landscape Leadership Camp, you’ll connect with fellow participants and leading experts.

This is your chance to  join an Africa-wide network that will support you long after the program ends.

If selected, you will receive the full agenda in due course.

APPLY NOW

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Date: May 19-20, 2025 Venue: Hybrid (Online and Washington DC)

APPLY HERE TO BE A DELEGATE AT THE WBG YOUTH SUMMIT! APPLICATIONS WILL BE OPEN UNTIL APRIL 15, 2025. 

The World Bank Group Youth Summit returns for its 12th edition, inviting young people to engage with the most urgent issues their generation faces, while bringing together thousands of participants from across the globe. This year, the summit will center on innovation in climate action, digital transformation, and the creative industries.

The Youth Summit is the World Bank Group’s largest annual event for youth (ages 18-35) worldwide. It will be held on May 19-20, 2025, featuring activities and engagements both at the World Bank Group headquarters in Washington DC and across various regions.

The mission of the Summit is to:

  • Empower youth to explore innovative solutions to development challenges;
  • Equip youth with the tools to create and participate in impactful projects; and
  • Foster dialogue between youth, the World Bank Group, and other key global stakeholders.

Learn more about the upcoming activities and the summit theme below!

For more information on the Pitch Competition, you can stream the info session HERE. 

The 2025 World Bank Group Youth Summit invites young changemakers, innovators, and leaders to shape a sustainable and inclusive future through bold, youth-driven solutions. Under the theme “New Horizons: Youth-Led Innovation for a Livable Planet,” this year’s summit focuses on three transformative areas:

  1. Digital Transformation & Data: Discover how youth leverage technology, including AI and big data, to drive economic growth, bridge the digital divide, and create a future-ready labor market.
  2. Climate Action & Resilience: Explore innovative solutions for green technologies, smart cities, and sustainable agriculture, showcasing how young leaders can combat climate change while creating job opportunities.
  3. Creative Industries: Highlight the role of arts, media, and fashion in fostering employment, social and economic change, promoting sustainability, and preserving cultural heritage.

When discussing these subthemes, the Summit will focus on three fresh perspectives on innovation: Underserved populations, Fragility, Conflict, and Violence (FCV), and Partnerships. By spotlighting these areas, the event aims at amplifying diverse voices, fostering innovation for sustainable development, and building collaborative networks to scale impact globally.

Join us in celebrating the creativity, technology, and entrepreneurial spirit of young leaders as they redefine possibilities, impulse new job opportunities, and lead the charge for a more inclusive and resilient world.

NOTE: READ HERE FOR MORE DETAILS BEFORE APPLYING

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The JC Lab in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences at Texas Tech University is seeking a highly motivated domestic Master’s student to join our research team in Fall 2025 as a Graduate Research Assistant! This position offers hands-on research experience in swine nutrition, gut health, gut histology, and gut microbiome.


Position Details:
• Title: Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)
• Opportunities: Conference presentations, writing manuscripts, and gaining extensive research experience
Research Focus:
• Exploring gut health and microbiome interactions in swine
• Using omics and molecular techniques to interpret physiological differences
Responsibilities:
• Conduct animal trials and collect biological samples
• Perform laboratory analyses related to gut health and microbiome
• Maintain research records and contribute to data analysis
• Assist with manuscript preparation and conference presentations


Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Nutrition, Microbiology, or a related field
• Interest in swine nutrition and gut health research
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Willingness to work with swine and laboratory samples
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to follow research protocols
This is an excellent opportunity for domestic students looking to develop their expertise in swine nutrition and gut health while working in a collaborative research environment.

How to apply

To Apply: Interested candidates should email Dr. Janghan Choi at Janghan.choi@ttu.edu with:
• A brief introduction
• A CV or resume
• A statement of research interests
We look forward to welcoming a passionate student to our team!

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The Generation Connect Young Leadership Programme (GCYLP) is an exciting programme to engage, empower, and inspire young digital leaders and changemakers. GCYLP is supporting young visionaries from around the world who propose creative, far-reaching, innovative, and feasible community-driven projects aimed at creating a more inclusive and empowered digital future.

ITU in partnership with Huawei, is providing guidance, training, and financial support to 30 young fellows per year to enable them to practically implement digital development projects in their diverse communities across the world. Through this programme, young leaders have the unique opportunity to make new digital development ideas a reality, or to expand the impact of their existing projects!

Applications are open for the 2nd Cohort of GCYLP fellows!

Please complete this application form by the deadline of 23:59 CET on Monday 31 March 2025. If you have any questions on the application and selection process and please check the Frequently Asked Questions [FAQs]. For any further enquires, email GCYLP@itu.int

Application link

Who should apply?

  • Are you a young person aged 18-28?
  • Are you interested in making real impact in your communities by leading your own digital development project?
  • Are you currently enrolled or recently graduated from a tertiary education institution from a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) or a demonstrably STEM-related academic programme?
  • Are you able to communicate in English, the main language of the programme? This language requirement is to ensure that all fellows can benefit from the planned offerings of trainings, networking, and events.

What will you get?

  • Virtual mentorship and leadership training sessions from ITU and Huawei.
  • Participation in an in-person global Development Week in Geneva Switzerland in July 2025.
  • Up to $10,000 USD grant to implement a digital development project of your choice. All 30 selected fellows will receive an initial $5000 USD grant towards the implementation of a digital development project of their choice. The most impactful projects at the end of the year will receive an extra $5000 USD grant to scale up.

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The Australian Government Scholarship is a long-term award offered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. They are geared towards addressing the developmental needs of partner countries. They provide opportunities for citizens of these countries to undertake full time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions. These opportunities help promote skills development and knowledge acquisition to help contribute to development in their home countries.

Benefits of the scholarship:

The Scholarships is offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory training. The scholarship offers the following benefits:

  1. Full tuition fees
  2. Return air travel – payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route
  3. Establishment allowance – a once only payment as a contribution towards accommodation expenses, text books, study materials
  4. Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) – a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by the department.
  5. Introductory Academic Program (IAP)–a compulsory program prior to the commencement of formal academic studies covering information on living and studying in Australia
  6. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)–provided to cover the scholar’s basic medical costs (with the exception of pre-existing conditions)
  7. Pre-course English (PCE) fees – if deemed necessary PCE may be available for students for in-country and/or in-Australia training
  8. Supplementary academic support may be available to ensure a scholar’s academic success or enhance their academic experience
  9. Fieldwork (for research awards and Masters by coursework which have a research component where fieldwork is compulsory) may be available for eligible research students for one return economy class airfare via the most direct route to their country of citizenship or within Australia.

Scholarship Conditions

Scholarship awarded will have to sign a contract with the Commonwealth of Australia declaring compliance to the terms and conditions of the scholarship.

Scholars are also required to leave Australia for a minimum after leaving Australia. Failure to do so will result in a penalty.

Application Process

Click here for information on application process

Deadlines

From Saturday,1 February 2025 09:00am AEDT to Wednesday, 30 April 2025 11:59pm AEST

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The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is now accepting applications for the 2025/2026 Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. This esteemed scholarship offers talented young Africans a fully funded opportunity to pursue higher education while receiving holistic training to become transformative leaders.

Key Benefits of the Program:

  • Full Tuition Coverage: All academic fees are fully covered, ensuring no financial barriers to accessing higher education.
  • Comprehensive Support: Scholars will receive academic guidance, mentorship, and career development assistance to enhance their personal and professional growth.
  • Ethical Leadership Training: The program emphasizes ethical leadership seminars, preparing scholars to lead with integrity and impact.
  • Skills Training: Scholars will have the opportunity to develop critical skills that will prepare them for leadership roles in their communities and future employment.
  • Community Engagement: Scholars are encouraged to engage with their communities and use their knowledge and skills to bring about positive change.

Full Financial Support Includes:

  • Tuition Fees: Complete coverage of all academic fees.
  • Fully Paid On-Campus Accommodation: Comfortable and secure housing during the academic year.
  • Learning Materials: All necessary books, supplies, and resources required for your coursework.
  • Transportation Allowance: Support for transportation to and from the university.
  • Monthly Stipend: A monthly allowance to cover living expenses throughout the academic year.
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Submission Address:

The Program Manager
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST
No. 1 Africa Hall Road, Impact Building
PMB KNUST, Kumasi
AK 315 4897, Ghana

Application Deadline: May 30, 2025

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Program Objective

The programme seeks to foster strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development. The scholarships are granted for development-related Master or doctoral studies for individuals who plan to pursue a career in teaching and / or research at a higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Applicants

  1. Graduates and postgraduates with a first academic degree(for Masters program and doctorate for PhD in home-country or another sub-Saharan country)
  2. Female applicants and candidates from less privileged regions or groups

Scholarship coverage

Master and PhD studies in selected, development-related degree programmes

Funding Duration

Entire duration of the course(up to two years for Master’s and up to three years for the PhD degree programmes).

Scholarship package

  1. Monthly scholarship
  2. Study and research allowance
  3. Thesis publishing costs
  4. Tuition fees

For in-region scholarship holders, travel allowance and health insurance will be provided.

Application deadline
April 9, 2025.

Click on link to find a country-specific scholarship and apply