The Office of Field Service at the Clinton School of Public Service will open applications on Oct. 1 for global partner organizations seeking to host Master of Public Service students for International Public Service Projects (IPSP) during Summer 2027.
The IPSP is an intensive, stipend-supported eight-week field experience running from May 24 to July 27, 2027. The program pairs students with international host institutions and domestic organizations with a global focus to tackle pressing global challenges, execute critical field research, and build long-term organizational capacity.
“Our international partnerships lie at the very heart of the Clinton School’s public service mission,” said Evanna Ojeda, Director of International Programs. “The IPSP is a transformative experience for everyone involved. Our students bring rigorous analytical tools and dedicated support to international host organizations, while gaining invaluable, hands-on field experience in locations across the world.”
Project Focus Areas
Project scopes are tailored to the self-identified needs of the host organization and local community. Common focus areas include:
- Program design and toolkit development
- Empirical research and best practices analysis
- Needs assessments and program evaluations
- Strategic planning and community outreach
Host Organization Commitments
To ensure a successful project, host organizations agree to: accommodate IPSP placement dates (May 24 – July 27, 2027), and provide a dedicated staff supervisor, an on-site workspace, an organizational orientation, and a brief final project and student assessment.
How to Apply
Interested partners can submit proposals online through the IPSP Partner Application Form.
- October 1, 2026: Partner applications open
- December 1, 2026: Final deadline for organizations to submit project proposals
- Mid-February 2027: Final student-project matches confirmed
For questions regarding international partnerships, please contact Evanna Ojeda, Director of International Programs, at eojeda@clintonschool.uasys.edu.