OpenFieldNational Higher Education Policy & Research Diplomacy Practicum
Four-month policy internship tracking federal research investments, analyzing international student visa metrics, and preparing parliamentary committee briefings.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Graduate standing in public policy, political science, economics, or higher education administration.
- English language proficiency
- Bilingual English and French proficiency preferred.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Resume, university transcript, and two-page policy brief sample.
- Recommendation letters
- One academic referee letter.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Paid 16-week public policy fellowship at CAD $26.00 per hour in Ottawa
- Application fee
- CAD $0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $0
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Universities Canada / Universités Canada documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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