The Migrating out of Poverty Research Internship Scheme

The Migrating out of Poverty Research Programme Consortium operates an annual Internship Scheme. The scheme is open to recent graduates, postgraduate students and early career researchers with good research skills and a demonstrable interest in migration. It offers an opportunity to work with leading researchers in the field of migration, poverty and development. Successful candidates spend 3 months contributing to the programme while based in one of the Consortium’s core partner institutions in Africa and Asia. They receive reimbursement of their pre-departure, visa and travel costs; a modest living allowance for the 3 month period; regular supervision within the host centre; and pastoral support from the Secretariat.

The focus of each internship will depend on the priorities of the host centre. Roles are likely to include a selection of tasks from among the following: desk-based research; field research; research related administration; drafting materials aimed at non-academic audiences; engagement with core and associate partners; programme monitoring and impact measurement; and specific research communication and uptake activities.

The Scheme is advertised on the Migrating out of Poverty website and applications are invited between November – December each year. Additional opportunities may arise on an ad hoc basis.  Starting dates will vary according to the priorities of the host centre and the availability of the candidate, however most fall between March – July.

Applications to the Migrating out of Poverty 2016 Internship Scheme are now invited. Please download the MOOP Internship Scheme 2016 - Further Details document for more information.

For details of the scheme, informal enquiries, or to apply please contact Angela Haynes, Research Uptake Manager at moopinternships@sussex.ac.uk.

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