At IDEAS, our interns are an integral part of the team. Interns here take charge of tasks that support the organisation’s work and operations. We welcome dedicated, resourceful and motivated individuals from various academic backgrounds to join our team and make an impact on building a better Malaysia.
Here you not only build your knowledge and skills in a thought provoking think tank environment, you will also gain experiences that will be beneficial to your personal and professional growth.
We offer three types of internship programmes:
Junior Associate Program
IDEAS’ most competitive and prestigious internship programme for fresh graduates. Candidates must possess expertise in subject areas relevant to IDEAS’ work, such as economics, political science, law, business, social sciences and so on. Junior Associates are expected to handle more complex tasks, for example assisting with the completion of a research paper and leading a programme campaign.
Eligibility: University graduate with CGPA of at least 3.6
Duration: 6 to 9 months
To apply, please submit the following documents to mazneeza@ideas.org.my :
- CV
- Transcripts and relevant certificates
- Essays to the following questions:
– Why do you want to be part of IDEAS (limit 500 words)
– What policy reforms would you propose in Malaysia and why?
- Sample of written work
Shortlisted candidates will be notified for further interview.
IDEAS Internship
The IDEAS Internship is an internship programme for fresh graduates and students from any academic backgrounds. Interns are expected to provide support for projects and activities of the division they are assigned to, and will have the opportunity to be involved in policy research, event management, communications work, fundraising, and so on.
Eligibility: University students from any background
Duration: 3 to 6 months
To apply, please submit the following documents to mazneeza@ideas.org.my :
- CV
- Short answers to the following questions:
– Why do you want to be part of IDEAS (limit 150 words)
– What do you want to achieve from the internship program (limit 150 words)
- Sample of written work
Shortlisted candidates will be notified for further interview.
Taste of IDEAS (volunteers)
The ‘Taste of IDEAS’ programme is for applicants who are not able to commit to a minimum of 3 months, but would like to learn more about the work we do at IDEAS and are willing to do more leg work. Younger applicants such as high school leavers are encouraged to apply. A certificate of appreciation will be given out at the end of your volunteer period.
Eligibility: High School leavers, university/college students
Duration: Minimum 2 weeks
To apply, please submit the following documents to mazneeza@ideas.org.my :
- CV
- A short written sample – Why do you want to be part of IDEAS? (limit 150 words)
Shortlisted candidates will be notified for further interview.
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HI I would to apply for next year. Is there any internship opportunities for me next year? Is there any requirements needed?
Hi Catherine,
You can submit your application to internship@ideas.org.my
Hello there, good day! I would also like to apply for next year’s internship. Is there any opening starting from January till the end of February next year? My university intake is starting next March and I’m interested in working with the economics team at IDEAS.
Hi Henry,
The slots are full till end of Feb 2016. Sorry.
Hi Henry,
The slots are full till end of Feb 2016. Sorry.
Hi! May I know how long is the usual internship?
Hi Henry,
The typical length is 2-3 months, especially for research related position.
hai, Is there any opening for internship starting from february 2016 till the end of july 2016 next year?
Hi Diana,
Yes. Please send your CV and samples of written work to internship@ideas.org.my
Hi. Is there any internship between January till June next year?
Hi,
Please send your application to internship@ideas.org.my
Hi. Would you have any internship from Dec 2016 until Feb 2017 next year?
Yes, please send your application to internship@ideas.org.my
Hello! Is there a specific or recommended subject or topic that the sample of written work should cover?
Hi Liyanaa,
Generally speaking we would like to see written work on politics, economics and trade, education policies and governance. We want to see whether your understand the subject matter and are able to convey that through writing.
All the best!
Thank you for the clarification!
Hello, I am an Indonesian interested in having an internship experience at IDEAS. Would it still be possible for me to intern here? What sort of visa would I need? Many thanks.
hello admin.. i wanna ask somethig.. i’m taking bachelor in accountancy in birmingham city university and and this year is 2nd year.. i would like to do summer internship on july-sept 2016..is it available?
Hi Ezhar,
Thanks for your interest. Please submit all internship enquiries to sheefa@ideas.org.my. All the best in your application!
Hello! How early prior to the internship would be advisable when submitting my application? Thank you!
Hi Sandra,
Thanks for your interest. Please submit all internship enquiries to sheefa@ideas.org.my. Good luck!
Hi there, is there internship openning for May 2016 til August 2016?
Hi Firdausi,
You may contact IDEAS and speak to Ms Sheefa Ahmad regarding internship.
Hello, are there any internship opportunities for the summer of 2016 (anytime between June and September would be fine). I currently attend university abroad therefore would not be able to contact IDEAS via phone, however I am able to email! Thank you, and your reply would be much appreciated.
Hi Rui Zhi,
Please send your application via email to sheefa@ideas.org.my.
All the best!
Is the sample of written work expected to be an article or research paper? Thank you.
Hi, I understand you do not have vacancies for any full-time positions but I was hoping you would consider an undergraduate in Economics and Econometrics who has a passion in Development Economics and Gender Studies about to graduate at the end of the year! I am very much interested to be part of your research team and would like to contribute something to Malaysia!
Hi, i would like to do an internship in IDEAS starting end of June 2017 for 3 months. Do i need to submit my cv now to the provided email address or can i do it next year onwards? Thank you
Hi, is there any slot for internship on September 2017 until Jan 2018? (5 months approx). Thank you.
Hi, is there any slot for internship on Sept 2017 for 5 months approx?
Hi Fitrah, please kindly email mazneeza@ideas.org.my for more details.
Hi, I would like to join the internship which is related with children autisme for about 2 months, start July until August (2 month). Thank you
Hi, please kindly contact mazneeza@ideas.org.my for more information
Hi, is there any internship relates to economics for July 2017 until September 2017 ?
Thank you :’)
Hi please kindly contact mazneeza@ideas.org.my for more information
Hello,
Although it is still quite far away, I was wondering whether or not you already accept applications for June-August 2018.
Thank you!
Hi, please kindly email mazneeza@ideas.org.my for more information
Hi there, I’ve sent a query to mazneeza@ideas.org.my a few weeks ago, but there has yet to be a response. Essentially, my background is in Physics, thus I was wondering what sort of written samples be acceptable. Thanks and I look forward to gaining clarification, so that I can go ahead and sumbit an applicaiton for the summer.
Hi there, please kindly email shaza@ideas.org.my, she will be able to give you more information
I’ve sent a query to mazneeza@ideas.org.my a few weeks ago, but there has yet to be a response. Essentially, my background is in Physics, thus I was wondering what sort of writing sample would be acceptable. Thanks and I look forward to hearing back so that I can submt an application for the summer.