Summer Internships and Fellowships
gui2de’s summer programs offer undergraduate and graduate students opportunities to support international development research both in the field and remotely.
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Summer Internship Program
gui2de’s summer internship program is an experiential learning opportunity, offering hands-on experience in the implementation and management of international development projects in areas such as education, health, financial inclusion, and social protection.
During the program, students spend approximately eight weeks in the field, supporting faculty’s empirical field research in locations such as Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Nigeria, India, and the Philippines. Students will work directly with gui2de staff and partners on a range of operational and analytical tasks, including logistical support and implementation, field team training and management, development of project materials, survey instrument coding and testing, data cleaning and analysis, report writing, and partner engagement.
Internship positions are open to rising undergraduate juniors and seniors in the College, as well as rising second year Masters students at the McCourt School of Public Policy and the Walsh School of Foreign Service.
While students will be supported by gui2de’s teams both on location and at Georgetown University, the internship requires significant self-direction and initiative, independence, and problem solving. There are no prerequisites for applying to the program, but a strong interest in international development, particularly experimental research (such as RCTs), is encouraged. While previous experience with statistical software packages and econometric analysis may be a benefit, it is not a requirement and the summer is meant to introduce students to these skills and allow you to apply and practice them in the real world.
Although the internship is not a paid position, a non-service stipend is provided to defray the costs of living and round trip economy airfare are provided. However, students are encouraged to secure external funding if possible.
The summer internship application is typically posted by the end of February with decisions made by the beginning of April.
Student Summer Blogs
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Student Blogs
Luke Keller (C’28) reflects on his gui2de summer internship in Nairobi and the many first-time experiences that he faced while abroad.
August 26, 2026
Student Blogs
Around the World, gui2de Students Bring Development Policy to Life
Five gui2de summer internship students spent their summers applying analytical methods at leading international development institutions.
August 26, 2026
Summer Fellowship Program
The summer research fellowship is a research opportunity open to Georgetown undergraduate students. This funded opportunity allows you to conduct hands-on research alongside faculty mentors, whether through fieldwork abroad or policy analysis on campus. Recent fellows have traveled to countries such as the Philippines and South Africa, gaining firsthand experience in development research and returning with a deeper sense of purpose.
Summer fellowship opportunities are typically posted by the end of March with applications due sometime in April.