Applications for the John Smith Centre Parliamentary Internship Programme 2027 open at 10.00am on Friday 2 October.
The programme has been running since 2017 and places students with host MSPs or MPs for invaluable work experience.
Through the structured 10-week placement programme, interns will work in constituency or regional office settings in close cooperation with their host MSPs/MPs and their staff, enabling them to develop a range of workplace relevant skills and an appreciation for the value of a career in public service.
The 2027 Parliamentary Internship Programme will take place between 9 December 2026 and 30 April 2027.
- Length of placement: 10 weeks (between January and March 2027)
- Hours per week: 7 (flexible and by negotiation with host MSP/MP office)
- Salary (p/h): £14.17
The programme will offer internships in two areas of Scotland:
- Greater Glasgow (Glasgow, Central Scotland or West Scotland parliamentary regions)
- North East of Scotland (North East and Highlands and Islands parliamentary regions)
To apply for the Parliamentary Internship Programme you must be a 2026/27 junior or senior honours level undergraduate student at a Scottish university. There are no age restrictions.
Applications will be capped at 100 – start working on yours now to ensure you are considered for a spot on the programme!
Please download our Application Pack which has details of the Programme including the job description and essential and desirable criteria, the application questions for you to refer to in advance of filling out the online application form, and the link to the form which will open at 10.00am on Friday 2 October.
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. The John Smith Centre is committed to equality of opportunity and would particularly welcome applications from sections of the community that are currently under-represented in parliamentary politics, including disabled, care-experienced, those from a low-income background, and Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates.
If you have any further questions about the Parliamentary Internship Programme, please email johnsmith-pip@glasgow.ac.uk.
