The IEA offers various internship programmes that we run throughout the year. Whichever programme you participate in, you will become part of the IEA family and be able to take part in alumni activities staged by the Institute. Interns also remain a strong part of the IEA network as alumni.
3-month programme for gap year students through to Masters' students
Find out more & applyThe IEA offers several programmes for sixth formers, undergraduates, and Masters & PhD students. For questions and to get more information, email [email protected]
1 week programme for A-Level and IB students
Find out more and apply3-week programme for undergraduate students
Find out more and applyIf you’re looking for someone to speak at your university or society, or you’d like books and magazines to give away at Fresher’s Fair, we can help.
We regularly send our staff and research fellows to speak at universities, as well as providing you with IEA books and our Economic Affairs Journal.
To see a current list of IEA speakers and their topics, please click here.
To find out more, please email [email protected]
If you need help paying for your internship at the IEA, please click here for more information about our Student Opportunity Fund.
Our Student Opportunity Fund is intended solely for those facing genuine economic hardship. To be eligible for a bursary you or a parent/guardian must meet one of the criteria and provide one piece of evidence to support your application.
If you have any questions regarding the Student Opportunity Fund, please email [email protected]
Win £1,000 for you and your school!
Your chance to enter a team for a national competition that will help them to learn more about economics, develop their writing, research, and analytical skills, and give them a better understanding of the policy issues and challenges facing national decision makers.
Find out moreWe are delighted to announce this year’s competition for A- Level and IB students, with a 1st prize of £500 and £250 each for three runners up. There is also a prize of £500 for the school with the highest number of entrants.
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