Internship Program

The Regional Insights Forum (RIF) offers a structured and competitive Internship Program designed to provide emerging scholars and young professionals with practical exposure to policy research, strategic dialogue, media production, digital communication, and institutional development.
The program is designed to integrate academic learning with real-world policy engagement and institutional operations. Interns at RIF work under professional supervision and contribute meaningfully to research, publications, media initiatives, outreach activities, and organizational coordination.

Program Duration

Extendable based on Specialized Training Workshops and institutional requirements

Internship Pathway

To ensure structured engagement, interns may be assigned to one of the following tracks based on academic background and institutional needs

Policy Research Track

Media & Production Track

Digital & Design Track

Outreach & Institutional Development Track

Eligibility

Applications are invited from students enrolled (5th semester or above) in disciplines including but not limited to:

Applicants from other relevant disciplines with demonstrable skills may also apply.

Learning Outcomes

Interns at RIF will gain:

The Specialized Training Workshops will be organized in collaboration with the Pakistan Academy of International Relations (PAIR) and will require interested participants to pay a fee for each workshop. Participants will receive a separate Certificate of Participation for each workshop.

Specialized Training Workshops

Participants who complete all workshops will be considered eligible for the position of Research Associate upon completion of their Bachelor’s degree.
Each workshop will be followed by practical orientation sessions on the subsequent days, enabling participants to apply the acquired concepts and receive real-time feedback and evaluation.

Capstone Project/Thesis Supervision

Students and researchers interested in obtaining supervisory guidance for their capstone projects or MS/PhD theses may avail expert supervision on a paid basis for the entire project. The services include complete step-by-step guidance, review, documentation, evaluation, and defence preparation. The final project will be published, with the publication fee included in the overall package. For further information or queries, please feel free to contact us at: info@rifpk.org, using ‘Capstone Project/Thesis Supervision’ as the subject line for clarity of communication.

Performance-Based Pathway

Outstanding interns who have completed the Specialized Training Workshops listed above will be considered for future engagement with RIF. Upon completion of their Bachelor’s degree, eligible candidates may apply for the position of Research Associate, subject to institutional requirements and merit-based evaluation.

Application Process

All internship applications must be submitted through the official Careers Page of RIF.

Interested candidates are required to complete the online application form and upload:

👉 Visit the Careers Page to Submit Your Application

Equal Opportunity Statement

RIF is committed to equal opportunity and encourages applications from both male and female candidates.

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