Economic Policy Research Center

Economic Policy Research Center

FSI Faculty Mentor:

Kathryn Stoner, Deputy Director at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies

About the Economic Policy Research Center:

Founded in 2002, the Economic Policy Research Center (EPRC) aims to improve the welfare of citizens through expert guidance from decision makers in various issues of economy, capacity-building of public institutions, and civil oversight of budgetary expenditures. The organization was created to build a contemporary economic research capacity in Georgia, to enhance economic decision-making and to be an important voice in economic and policy discussions.

Project:

Economic Policy Research Center provides mix of various projects, mainly focused on supporting the development of small and medium-sized businesses in Georgia.

As a part of their team, interns will have an opportunity to be actively engaged in our work and contribute to a social and economic cause.

They will be involved in various projects - from the very first stage of initiation, to planning, execution, monitoring and closure. This will provide students an opportunity to gain experience and learn more about the project life-cycle.

Moreover, Economic Policy Research center hosts international and local conferences, as well as webinars, thus the interns will participate in the organization and implementation process of these meetings.

EPRC provides opportunities for students to participate in research of global and local economic policy trends, to write reports, and be actively engaged in our day-to-day activities.

• Intern will take part in the new project brainstorming process
• Will participate in the project initiation process
• Will monitor the stages of project implementation
• Will be responsible for researching and analyzing different types of economic data

Eligibility and Skills Required:

Seeking an intern who:

• Has a keen sense of responsibility,
• Wants to make a social and economic impact,
• Is interested in working with small and medium-sized businesses,
• Is enthusiastic about social matters and economic policy research/economic theories.

Language Requirement:

English

Location:

Tbilisi, Georgia

Visa Requirements:

Visas are required for certain foreign nationals. Please view the list of countries that are exempt from a Georgian visa. 

Stipend:

FSI is committed to providing its opportunities to students regardless of financial constraints. FSI’s Global Policy Interns are provided with a stipend to cover travel and living expenses during the summer. These stipends do not exceed $6,400 per student. Students must submit a budget with their estimated costs along with their application. If you have additional financial constraints that you think may prevent you from participating in this program, please contact FSI Academic Program Coordinator Patrick Laboon directly.

Application:

Applicants will be asked to submit:

• Application Form
• Name of faculty reference (letter of recommendation not required)
• CV/Resume
• Unofficial Transcript
• Budget

Please note: You may only apply to one FSI Global Policy Internship.

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