Speculative job, internship, or volunteer applications cannot be accepted in any circumstances.

LSE IDEAS does not have a summer internship programme. LSE IDEAS does not regularly hire interns, but paid internships in administrative roles are sometimes available. Internships in research roles are not available, but research students can apply to join IDEAS as a visiting research student - see 'Research students' below. 

Speculative job, internship, or volunteer applications cannot be accepted in any circumstances.

Speculative job, internship, or volunteer applications cannot be accepted in any circumstances.

Visiting Research Students undertake their research at IDEAS, benefiting from our facilities and community.

Benefits

LSE IDEAS is housed in Pankhurst House at the heart of the LSE campus. Its offices are equipped with telephones, computers, printers, photocopier and a fax machine.

Visiting students have reading and borrowing rights in the British Library of Political and Economic Science and membership of the Senior Common Room.

They may attend the public lecture programme at the LSE and, by arrangement, participate in seminars that interest them.

Fees and requirements

Visiting Research Students are expected to play a part in the broad research culture of LSE IDEAS, although there are no formal obligations placed upon them.

There are no minimum or maximum periods of stay and fees are charged on a pro-rata basis.

Applications

Applications may be received at any time. Applicants should submit the following

• a copy of your research proposal
• updated CV
• a covering letter outlining the reasons for your stay

Please send all enquiries and applications to IDEAS Centre Manager Dr Emilia Knight: E.Knight@lse.ac.uk

Please note that the application process can take 6-8 weeks, or longer over the summer.

Visiting Senior Fellowship 

Applicants should submit the following:

• Updated academic CV with a list of publications
• Research plan of up to 600 words

Visiting Fellowship

Applicants should submit the following:

• Updated academic CV with list of publications
• Research plan of up to 600 words
• One reference letter from a senior academic. Reference letter should be sent via email directly to the IDEAS Centre Manager Emilia Knight.

All applications should be submitted via email to LSE IDEAS Centre Manager Emilia Knight: e.knight@lse.ac.uk

The MSc International Strategy and Diplomacy is designed for mid-career professionals, open to applicants with at least 4 years of professional experience.