The Dubai School of Government offers internships for undergraduate and graduate students interested in public policy. These research internships are particularly suited to students with a background in the social sciences such as economics, political science, sociology, international relations, information systems and public administration. DSG internships give students the opportunity to work with faculty on a variety of cutting-edge topics and gain valuable research experience necessary for pursing graduate studies or a career in public policy.

Why Intern at DSG?

Interns can expect to work closely with DSG faculty who will offer guidance, mentorship and the unique opportunity to work on topics as varied as electronic government, women and leadership, economics, public administration and more.

Students looking to pursue postgraduate degrees will benefit from gaining analytical and research skills which are prerequisites for many PhD programs. DSG faculty can advise students about graduate programs, both in the UAE and abroad, and assist in the application process. Moreover, through DSG’s collaborative work with institutions such as the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, interns can expect to gain an international perspective on research and academic institutions and work on innovative and multidisciplinary projects.

As a member of the DSG team, interns will have an opportunity to interact and network with senior executives, government officials and international experts. In the past, DSG has hosted renowned figures such as Klaus Schwab, Executive Chairman and Founder of the World Economic Forum; Craig Barrett, Chairman of Intel; Lee Kuan Yew, the first prime minister of Singapore; and David Ellwood, Dean of the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

Internship Requirements

• Enrollment in an accredited university
• A grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Fluency in English. Proficiency in Arabic is helpful

Internship Description

• Full-time interns are expected to work a 40-hour week for a period of six weeks. Part-time internships can be arranged with individual faculty members.
• Internships at DSG are unpaid, but interns are offered a weekly stipend of 500 UAE dirhams to cover miscellaneous costs such as transportation.

To Apply

• E-mail an internship request statement, a copy of your CV, and contact information for two references to intern@dsg.ac.ae
• Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview

Internships 2009

Gender and Public Policy Initiative Research Assistants

The Gender and Public Policy Research Initiative is conducting a research project on gender differences in negotiation. Using both qualitative and quantitative methods, the project is concerned with assessing the ways in which young men and women differ with respect to a variety of questions relevant to the school-to-work transition, including: what matters to university graduates in a job negotiation situation, how graduates are perceived when they negotiate for training opportunities or salary adjustments, and the role of language and identity in the job interview situation.

A research intern will be involved in the following activities:

1. Conducting and transcribing interviews
2. Coding interview data
3. Entering quantitative data
4. Conducting background research and literature reviews (in Arabic and English, in academic and policy journals)
5. Participating in a variety of research and programmatic activities of the Gender and Public Policy Research Initiative

This internship is for two months (renewable), and the intern will need to work a minimum of 30 hours per week. If you are interested, please contact Sahar Jawad at Sahar.jawad@dsg.ac.ae