Students first apply to the internship program by submitting the online application. Successful students will then be able to apply directly to hiring managers for the internship opportunities that interest them. The application to hiring managers will consist of a cover letter, resumé and the composition you have written for the first stage of the application. You are welcome to edit and tailor these documents for each application. Hiring managers conduct interviews and rank their candidates. Individuals who have received more than one offer will have the opportunity to take the internship of their choice.
The specific opportunities this year are not yet known.
We strive to offer a range of placements that encompass many different roles and organizations. On the main page you can see a list of past placements. Students who are admitted to the applicant pool will receive a PDF detailing the opportunities to which they can apply.
It is not expected that you relocate to another city. Placements can be conducted remotely. If a student is located in the same location as their employer, on-site work is a possibility.
Students may only hold the internship once. Students who applied in a previous year and did not receive an internship are encouraged to re-apply.
Although one of the aims of the program is to engage alumni in the life of the college and help students grow their networks through meaningful contact with alumni, it is not a requirement that the applicant/supervisor is an alum.
The process will proceed like a standard job competition. Interested students will apply to your opportunity by emailing you a cover letter, resumé and a short piece they have written on the subject of public and applied humanities. We ask that employers conduct at least three interviews as the opportunity to gain interview experience is invaluable to students. Having a ranked list of potential candidates also helps the hiring process run efficiently in case your top choice ends up accepting a competing offer. Employers will make an offer directly to the their top ranked candidate, keeping the internship program coordinator in the loop.
King’s will send its portion of the internship funding to the employer up front, after the employer signs an Internship Agreement stating their understanding that they will cover the other half of the funding. For summer 2026, the total value of the internship is $7500 ($3750 from King’s; $3750 from the host employer). The internship should be paid as non-taxable T4A income. Many employers report this being easier as the intern can be paid through accounts payable without being added to payroll. As students have an ongoing need for funds, we ask that employers disburse the funds regularly throughout the internship in a way that suits their organizational practices.
The placement must be full-time for 12 weeks. Full-time can be interpreted according to the standard at your organization, typically in the vicinity of 35 to 40 hours per week. The placement can be conducted any time during the summer, from May to August, and should be concluded prior to Labour Day as students will be returning to school in the fall. Exact dates can be determined between the employer and incumbent. It is permissible to pause the placement for an unpaid week of vacation, if that is desirable for both parties.
Students will work from their primary summer location; please do not request they re-locate in order to complete the internship. It is recommended that internship opportunities be constructed by the Host as remote opportunities in the event the host organization and the selected intern are not in the same jurisdiction.
Yes, you are eligible to apply again. Preference will be given to organizations that have not participated before, but we’re happy to have your expression of interest in working with a King’s student once more. If it is not possible to pair your organization with a student as part of the Internship in Public and Applied Humanities in a given year, there may be other opportunities we can bring to your attention.