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Frontier Centre Internship Program

“Not only does being an intern at the Frontier Centre for Public Policy expose you to various contemporary issues and public policy debates, but it also offers you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to those debates. I would recommend this internship to anyone interested in learning and writing about public policyand gaining some valuable experience working with policy experts at a well-respected and influential think tank.” 

— Jonathan Wensveen, Frontier Intern, 2011

Program Overview

The Frontier Centre for Public Policy offers a unique internship program for undergraduate graduate students and professionals interested in pursuing careers in public policy and the think tank industry. The program aims to:

  1. Identify and develop future policy leaders in Canada.
  2. Provide highly motivated individuals with the opportunity to enhance their research and communication skills.
  3. Contribute to the research efforts of the free-market movement.

Benefits for Interns

Interns at the Frontier Centre will:

  • Gain hands-on experience in policy research.
  • Improve their research, writing, and analytical skills.
  • Contribute to thoughtful policy studies and public policy debates.
  • Contribute to research grounded in social and economic reality
  • Have opportunities to co-author policy studies and op-eds published in newspapers across Canada.
  • Work closely with experienced analysts and researchers.
  • Be part of a vibrant community of market-oriented thinkers and writers.

Intern Job Description

Interns at the Frontier Centre are responsible for:

  • Gathering and compiling information and data.
  • Conducting literature reviews.
  • Writing policy briefs.
  • Fact-checking reports and articles.
  • Using Internet search engines for research.
  • Reaching out to external organizations and government offices.
  • Data input and organization.
  • Assisting with editing and writing sections of reports.
  • Assisting with Outreach Events when necessary
  • Research and write on policy issues based on robust evidence.

Eligibility

The internship program is reserved for Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or international students registered at a Canadian university during the internship term. Recent university graduates can apply for internships within 18 months of graduation. Preferred areas of study include history, political science, journalism, communications, public policy, philosophy, economics, education, engineering, environmental studies, nonprofit management, criminal justice, pre-law, and law. Essential skills include good research, writing, and office skills.

Mentorship

Each intern is assigned a mentor from our policy research team. Mentors provide guidance and supervision throughout the term, helping interns engage in various research processes, including copy editing, database creation, writing in Frontier’s portfolios, and assisting with communications campaigns. Internships are available for remote work or from Frontier’s Head Office in Winnipeg.

Internship Terms

The Frontier Centre offers internships in three periods each year:

  1. Winter Term: January – April (Application Deadline: October 30)
  2. Spring-Summer Term: May-August (Application Deadline: February 28)
  3. Autumn Term: September – December (Application Deadline: August 1)

Internships run for 12 weeks, with precise start and end dates being somewhat negotiable. Part-time internships (approximately 12 hours per week) are available in winter and autumn, while part-time and full-time options are offered in the summer. All interns receive a stipend.

Application Process

To apply, please submit on time the following in one single PDF document emailed to info@fcpp.org, with Internship Application in the subject line:

  • A cover letter indicating your interest and expectations from a Frontier Centre internship.
  • Your current resumé.
  • A writing sample (approximately 1000-2000 words).
  • A list of three references.

In the body of your email, include your full name, contact information, and the university or college at which you are currently enrolled.

Application Deadlines

  • A cover letter indicating your interest and expectations from a Frontier Centre internship.
  • Your current resumé.
  • A writing sample (approximately 1000-2000 words).
  • A list of three references.

Take advantage of this opportunity to gain valuable experience and contribute to public policy research with one of Western Canada’s leading independent think tanks. Apply now and be part of shaping Canada’s policy landscape.

The Frontier Centre for Public Policy (FCPP) is an independent, market-oriented Canadian public policy think tank. Founded in Winnipeg in 1997, the Frontier Centre received charitable status in 1999 and currently has offices in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

The Frontier Centre neither seeks nor accepts government funding to protect our independence. Instead, we strive to diversify our funding base as much as possible to ensure we are not beholden to any industry, interests or persons. This ensures that the Frontier Centre is insulated from the political pressures that often discourage publicly funded research groups from exploring sensitive issues.