Applications are open for Clinton School International Public Service Projects (IPSP) 2027 - a call for global partner organizations (and domestic orgs with a global focus) to host University of Arkansas Clinton School Master of Public Service students for an eight-week, stipend-supported field project.
Placement dates: 24 May - 27 July 2027. Partner proposals due 1 December 2026. Student - project matches confirmed mid-February 2027.
Note: This call is for host organizations, not for individual student applicants. Students apply through the Clinton School MPS program.
This Opportunity Station guide is original copy based on official Clinton School IPSP pages. It is not a reprint of any third-party blog.
Quick Facts - Clinton School IPSP 2027 (Partner Call)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| School | Clinton School of Public Service (University of Arkansas System) |
| Who should apply | Host organizations seeking to host an MPS student |
| Placement | 24 May - 27 July 2027 (8 weeks) |
| Student support | Stipend-supported field experience (school-supported) |
| Partner apps open | 1 October 2026 |
| Deadline | 1 December 2026 |
| Matches confirmed | Mid-February 2027 |
| Apply | IPSP Partner Application Form (Qualtrics) |
Project Focus Areas
- Program design and toolkit development
- Empirical research and best-practices analysis
- Needs assessments and program evaluations
- Strategic planning and community outreach
Scopes are tailored to the host organization’s self-identified needs and local community.
Benefits for Host Organizations
- Dedicated Master of Public Service student for eight weeks
- Rigorous analytical support on a priority project (not only day-to-day tasks)
- Spring pre-planning with faculty approval before students arrive
- Capacity-building on research, evaluation, strategy, or program design
- Ongoing partnership potential with the Clinton School network
Host Organization Commitments
- Accommodate placement dates 24 May - 27 July 2027
- Provide a dedicated project supervisor
- Provide an on-site workspace
- Provide an organizational orientation at the start
- Complete a brief final assessment of the student and project outcomes
Eligibility
- International host institutions or domestic organizations with a global focus
- Able to host one MPS student for the full summer placement window
- Able to supervise, orient, and assess the student/project
- Project addresses pressing public-service / global challenges aligned with organizational needs
How to Apply
- Review the call on the official IPSP applications news page and IPSP Partnerships page.
- Submit your project proposal via the IPSP Partner Application Form by 1 December 2026.
- Questions: Evanna Ojeda, Director of International Programs - eojeda@clintonschool.uasys.edu.
Official Links
IPSP Applications Open (official)
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FAQs - Clinton School IPSP 2027
When is the deadline?
1 December 2026 for partner organization proposals.
Who is this for?
Organizations that want to host a Clinton School MPS student - not individual students seeking a personal fellowship application.
When does the placement run?
24 May - 27 July 2027 (eight weeks).
Where do hosts apply?
Via the official Qualtrics partner form.
