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Institute of Economic Affairs and Vinson Centre’s internships (in Buckingham)

Hayek Internships

Are you a University of Buckingham student ready to delve into the world of research and academic excellence? Look no further! The Vinson Centre (University of Buckingham), in collaboration with the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), present a 9-week Research-Based Internship tailored just for you. With only four students per intake, this internship requires a weekly commitment of 8 hours, divided into 4-hour sessions across 2 days.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV and Cover Letter explaining why they are the best candidate and how they would benefit from this internship. Your research topics may include, but are not limited to: money and inflation, central banks, monetary competition, government finances (spending and taxation), free trade and development, regulation, alternatives to state education. The programme will run in Buckingham’s term time: Autumn term (September – November), Winter term (January – March) and Spring term (April – May). You can find more information on term dates at Term Dates | University of Buckingham.

Duration: 9 weeks, 2 days per week

Location: Vinson Centre (University of Buckingham). Buckingham (Hunter Street campus, MK18 1EG).

Interns will receive a compensation for their time (£1,000).

Important Dates:

Application Deadline: 15.03.2024

Internship Duration: 03.04.2024 to 31.05.2024

Email for applications: vinsoninternship@iea.org.uk. Please contact Megi Cara in case of any queries on the programme (mcara@iea.org.uk).