Intern Under
Professor

Political Science

Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi

Introduction to Public Policy & Governance Research Mate Internship

Field of Internship

Political Science

Research Area of Internship

Public Administration & Policy

About Internship

Professor from Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, is accepting interns interested in the field of Political Science, in the research area of Public Administration & Policy.

This internship provides an introduction to public policy and governance, focusing on how governments function, how policies are designed and implemented, and how citizens engage with governance processes. Interns will engage with core ideas related to public administration, including the Indian administrative system, public service delivery, governance, bureaucracy, and decentralisation. The internship also involves analysing real-world case studies such as the Mid-Day Meal Scheme and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, along with participation in discussions and a capstone mini-project. Interns will gain a foundational understanding of governance and policymaking, and the ability to analyse public issues through the lens of public administration. Key Responsibilities will include: 1. Participating in readings, discussions, and weekly learning sessions 2. Studying basic concepts of public policy and governance 3. Analysing selected public policy case studies 4. Contributing to a mini-project related to governance or public administration

Desired Skills/Techniques

Data Analysis, Reading and Writing,

Who is eligible?

High-schoolers, 12th pass-outs, gap year and diploma students.

Mode of the Internship

Virtual

Open Positions

The number of interns being selected is flexible and dependent on the quality of applications for this Internship.

Internship Duration

1 Months

Paid/Unpaid

UnPaid

Application opens on

Available round the
year

Application Deadline

Available round the
year

Starting date of Internship

Available round the
year

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