Our internships provide practical experience to highly-motivated individuals who wish to pursue a career in international affairs, public policy, or the non-profit sector. Depending on their interests and backgrounds, interns may work in one or two of 4 areas: Research; Communications (print and digital platforms); Programmes (coordinating LKI events and operations); and Library (assisting in the development of LKI’s library).
Interns are normally recent graduates, or enrolled in tertiary study. Communications and Programmes interns are occasionally school leavers with exceptional academic results. Applicants should be able to write clearly and fluently in English, and preferably also have local or foreign language skills. Attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to meet deadlines are essential.
To apply, please email a cover letter and CV (listing two referees) to the Deputy Director at programmes@lki.lk. If you are interested in a Research internship, please also include a writing sample that shows your ability to think critically and construct a logical argument. When applying, please indicate your available dates to start and end an internship. Interns normally work for 3-9 months.
Enquiries from overseas are welcome, though special arrangements apply for non-Sri Lankans. We regret that we can only respond to shortlisted applicants, whom we normally contact within 4 weeks of applying.
LKI’s Work Shadowing Programme aims to inform highly motivated students who are considering a career in international affairs, public policy or the non-profit sector. This unpaid learning experience offers the opportunity to understand how a think tank functions by allowing successful applicants to shadow staff members at LKI, normally for a period of one week.
The programme aims to help students to:
The programme offers an introduction to various areas, ranging from research and programmes to communications and administration. To register your interest in LKI’s Work Shadowing Programme, please email a cover letter and resume (listing two referees) to the Deputy Director at programmes@lki.lk.
LKI does not discriminate against any applicant on the ground of an individual’s race, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, disabled status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other status protected by law.