Involves a two day per week research internship attachment where the student undertakes research for a selected organisation such as the Asia-Australia Institute, Amnesty International, The Refugee Council, The International Women's Development Agency, Paul Keating's Office, the US Information Agency and others. Students will meet weekly for debriefings on their internships and to discuss policy-related issues. These meetings may include lectures where appropriate and/or visitors of interest.

Note: Students are expected to undertake a research project or project as required by the organisation with which they are placed.