Economic Policy Research Centre INTERNSHIP Program 2026

The Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) is Uganda’s leading economics research institution. Its mandate is to provide research and other forms of analytical support to Uganda’s development process. EPRC uses resources from the Government of Uganda and other partners. The Centre will be providing Internship Opportunities for continuing university students who have completed their second or are in the final year of study.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

RESEARCH

Department: Research Function

Number of openings: Four (4)

Disciplines: Economics, Quantitative Economics, Agricultural Economics, Statistics, Development Economics

Reports to: Respective Research Unit Head

Minimum required CGPA: 4

Main Purpose: To assist students to gain practical knowledge, enhance skills and capacities of students in economic research and policy analysis.

FINANCE

Department: Finance Function

Number of openings: Two (2)

Disciplines: BCOM, BBA Finance & BSC Accounting Reports to: Senior Accountant Minimum required CGPA: 4

Main purpose: To enrich the skills and capabilities of the students through practical knowledge and exposure in accounting and finance disciplines with multi donor settings

HUMAN RESOURCE

Department: Human Resource & Administration

Number of openings: One (1)

Disciplines: BHRM, BBA (Human Resource Major), Industrial & Organizational Psychology

Reports to: HR & Administration Manager

Minimum required CGPA: 3.5

Main purpose: To enrich the skills and capabilities of the students through practical knowledge, skills and exposure in human resource management and administration.

STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION

Number of openings: 2 Positions (Knowledge Management & Communication)

Disciplines: Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Mass Communication

Reports to: Communications Officer

Minimum required CGPA: 3.5

Main Purpose: To enhance the skills and capacities of interns in think tank communications and policy engagement through contribution to the dissemination of policy outputs, and working closely with researchers, the media, and digital platforms to amplify EPRC’s impact.

Discipline: Library and Information Science, Knowledge Management, Records and Archives Management, or a related field.

Reports to: Knowledge Management Officer

Minimum required CGPA: 3.5

Main Purpose: To enhance the skills and capacities of interns in research library systems, digital knowledge management, and institutional archiving within a leading think tank.

Applications should be sent to the address below not later than, 2d June 2026, 4:00 p.m. Address your application letter to:

Email: hr@eprcug.org