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EPI Undergraduate Research Internship 2026

Research Placement
Public Sector
Paid
Year groups

3rd Year, Final Year, Postgraduate

Date of event

Deadline 2 June 2026; programme runs July–September 2026

Field

Public Sector

Overview

EPI is a leading independent think tank working on education and mental-health policy. Their undergraduate research internship is a paid 6–12 week placement contributing to live policy work.

Structure & format

6 to 12 full-time weeks between July and September 2026 with at least 3 days a week in the central London office. Work includes research, data analysis, report writing and partner meetings.

Pay & benefits

£14.80 per hour.

Eligibility

Right to work in the UK required. Typically aimed at undergraduates entering their final year; also open to recent graduates, apprenticeship graduates and career changers.

Application process

Apply via SmartSurvey form. Shortlisted candidates give a 5-minute presentation; interview week commencing 8 June.

Why this matters

One of the few genuinely paid policy research placements aimed at undergraduates — a strong stepping stone into think tanks, civil service or academic research.

Heads up

Dates can shift each year. Always confirm the live deadline on the provider's own page before you apply.