We’re expanding our team and looking for driven interns to join us across six teams spanning urban policy, design, and planning. These are full-time internship engagements for individuals eager to contribute meaningfully to urban reform and practice. Long-term interns are eligible to receive a stipend. Reach out to the respective point of contact listed below for more details on each role.

Intern – Urban Policy | Mobility and Spatial Intelligence

Open Positions: 2 | Duration: 6–12 months Location: In-office, Bengaluru

Role Overview The team works on advancing priority planning and design reform agendas across scales, with a strong focus on strengthening how Indian cities plan, design, implement, and maintain their urban roads and public space systems. The intern will support the team in developing structured pathways for policy adoption, institutionalization, and scaling of urban planning and design reforms.

This includes conducting research, analyzing institutional and governance arrangements, and contributing to guidance documents, reform recommendations, and implementation frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct research on planning, design, infrastructure systems, including collating national and global best practices
- Analyse institutional structures, mandates, and coordination processes to understand how policies are adopted, implemented, and scale.
- Support the development of guidance documents, reform recommendations, and implementation pathways.
- Prepare clear, well-structured briefs, notes, and presentations for internal use and policy engagement.
- Assist with synthesising insights from stakeholder interactions, field observations, and secondary sources, and help maintain internal documentation and trackers

Eligibility

- Pursuing or recently completed a degree in urban planning or urban design
- Proficiency in GIS/ spatial analytics
- Strong interest in planning and design policy
- Comfortable working with government documents, policies, regulatory frameworks
- Strong writing and analysis skills
- Skills and Competencies
- Ability to break down complex problems into clear components
- Ability to find, synthesize, and critically assess information
- Clear writing; ability to present ideas to different audiences
- Awareness of diverse actors—government, citizens, technical agencies
- Ability to work independently, structure tasks, and meet timelines
- Comfortable working in a small, fast-moving team

How To Apply Please send a CV and portfolio (preferably related to urban planning, spatial analytics, infrastructure systems, or public spaces) to [email protected]. Please include ‘Application for Internship – JUSP Urban Policy’ in the email subject line. Application deadline: 10 July 2026, 6.00 pm IST. Intern – Urban Policy | Land and Planning

Open Positions: 1 | Duration: 2–6 months

Location: In-office, Bengaluru

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct research on urban planning laws, regulations, policies, case studies, and best practices, including comparative analysis of local and international planning frameworks.
- Draft policy briefs and reports that synthesise research findings and provide clear, evidence-based recommendations for engagement with government and community stakeholders.
- Collect and analyse quantitative and qualitative urban data to inform planning and policy recommendations
- Assist in preparing policy engagement and outreach materials, including presentations, infographics, fact sheets, and other communication tools.
- Contribute to visualising data and planning ideas, and translate complex urban concepts into clear, accessible written and visual content for diverse audiences

Eligibility

- Postgraduate degree (completed or in progress) in public policy, urban planning, development studies, law, economics, or related fields
- Exceptional candidates with a relevant bachelor’s degree and/or demonstrable experience and interest in these domains will also be considered

Skills And Competencies

- Strong writing, secondary research, and analytical abilities
- Comfort with law, policy, and regulatory analysis, especially in land, planning, and governance
- Ability to synthesise data and evidence into clear insights and recommendations

Preferred Skills (added Advantage)

- Knowledge of spatial analytics/GIS tools for urban planning and land research
- Familiarity with urban law and planning regulations
- Exposure to urban planning or governance
- Ability to work with datasets (census, land records, urban finance, etc.) and visualise findings

How To Apply Please send a CV and portfolio (preferably related to urban planning, land use, governance, or law) to [email protected]. Please include ‘Application for Internship – JUSP Urban Policy’ in the email subject line. Application deadline: 10 July 2026, 6.00 pm IST. Intern – Urban Policy | Design & Documentation

Open Positions: 1 | Duration: 2-4 months

Location: In-office, Bengaluru (remote option available)

Role Overview We are inviting applications for a full-time, two-to-four-month internship with the Urban Policy team, based in our Bengaluru office. The team advances priority planning and design reform agendas across scales, with a strong focus on how Indian cities plan, design, implement, and maintain their urban roads and public space systems.

The intern will support a range of ongoing work, including condensing larger guidelines into concise, well-designed booklets, alongside research, synthesis, and communication tasks across the team’s reform agendas.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct research on planning, design, and infrastructure systems,



including collating national and global best practices
- Support the development of briefs, notes, presentations, and guidance documents for internal use and policy engagement
- Assist with synthesising insights from stakeholder interactions, field observations, and secondary sources, and help maintain internal documentation and trackers
- Translate complex planning and design content into accessible, well-structured visual and written format. Condense larger guidelines into a shorter, reader-friendly booklet, distilling a long, technical document and laying it out in an easily readable format using Adobe Suite.

Eligibility

- A Bachelor’s degree in Planning (B.Plan) is mandatory, with a Master’s in Urban Design, Urban Planning, or a related field considered an added advantage.

Skills And Competencies

- Ability to break down complex problems into clear components
- Ability to think critically.
- Clear writing; ability to present ideas to different audiences

How To Apply Please send a CV and portfolio (preferably related to urban design, architecture, roads, or public spaces) to [email protected]. Please include ‘Application for Internship – Urban Design’ in the email subject line. Application deadline: 10 July 2026, 6.00 pm IST. Intern – Urban Policy | Geospatial Intelligence

Open Positions: 1 | Duration: long-term (6-12 months)

Location: In-office, Bengaluru

Role Overview We are inviting applications for a full-time, six-month to one-year internship with the Urban Policy team, based in our Bengaluru office. The team advances priority planning and design reform agendas across scales, with a strong focus on how Indian cities plan, design, implement, and maintain their urban roads and public space systems.

The intern will support the Geospatial Intelligence project – using spatial data and analysis to strengthen how urban planning and design reforms are developed, adopted, institutionalized, and scaled. This includes research, spatial analysis, and contributions to guidance documents, reform recommendations, and implementation frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct research on planning, design, and infrastructure systems, including collating national and global best practices
- Carry out spatial analysis (QGIS/ArcGIS) to map data, run analyses, and support design and reform recommendations.
- Analyse institutional structures, mandates, and coordination processes to understand how policies are adopted, implemented, and scaled
- Support the development of guidance documents, reform recommendations, and implementation pathways
- Prepare clear, well-structured briefs, notes, and presentations for internal use and policy engagement, and help maintain internal documentation and tracker

Eligibility

- Pursuing or recently completed a master’s in urban design or urban planning.
- Proficiency in GIS/spatial analytics (QGIS/ArcGIS)Proficiency in GIS/spatial analytics (QGIS/ArcGIS)
- Strong interest in planning and design policy
- Comfortable working with government documents, policies, and regulatory frameworks
- Strong writing and analysis skills

Skills And Competencies

- Ability to break down complex problems into clear components
- Ability to think critically.
- Clear writing; ability to present ideas to different audiences

How To Apply Please send a CV and portfolio (preferably related to spatial analytics, urban planning, infrastructure systems, or public spaces) to [email protected]. Please include ‘Application for Internship – JUSP Urban Policy’ in the email subject line. Application deadline: 10 July 2026, 6.00 pm IST. Intern – Urban Planning and Design | Water Resilience

Open Positions: 1 | Duration: 6 months

Location: In-office, Bengaluru

Role Overview The team works on advancing integrated planning and design approaches for resilient urban systems across scales, with a focus on urban water resilience, nature-based solutions, blue-green infrastructure, and public realm planning. The intern will support the team in developing spatial strategies, urban design frameworks, and implementation approaches through research, spatial analysis, design exploration, and policy review.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct research on urban planning, urban design, urban water systems, nature-based solutions, and related national and global best practices.
- Undertake spatial analysis using GIS to understand urban systems, including land use, drainage networks, ecological assets, mobility, and public spaces.
- Support the preparation of urban design frameworks, spatial strategies, conceptual design proposals, and visual communication material across neighbourhood and city scales.
- Analyse planning policies, institutional arrangements, and governance frameworks to support the development of planning and design recommendations.
- Prepare transparent, well-structured reports, drawings, presentations, maps, and diagrams for internal discussions and stakeholder engagement.
- Assist in synthesising insights from stakeholder interactions, field observations, spatial datasets, and secondary research, and help maintain project documentation and trackers.

Eligibility

- Pursuing or recently completed a Master’s degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning,



Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning, or a related discipline.
- Proficiency in GIS and spatial analysis.
- Strong spatial design and visual communication skills.
- Proficiency in design and drafting software such as Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, or equivalent tools.
- Strong interest in integrated urban planning, design, policy, and climate resilience.
- Comfortable working with government documents, policies, and regulatory frameworks.
- Solid research, analytical, and communication skills.

Skills And Competencies

- Ability to break down complex urban challenges into clear spatial and design strategies.
- Ability to find, synthesise, and critically assess information from multiple sources.
- Strong spatial thinking and the ability to communicate ideas through maps, diagrams, drawings, and visualisations.
- Clear writing and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Awareness of diverse actors—government, communities, technical agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently, structure tasks, and meet timelines. Comfortable working in a small, fast-moving, multidisciplinary team.

How To Apply Please send a CV and portfolio (preferably related to urban design, architecture, water, or public spaces) to [email protected] . Please include ‘Application for Internship – JUSP Urban Design’ in the email subject line. Application deadline: 10 July 2026, 6.00 pm IST. Intern – Urban Planning and Design | Odisha Urban Design Hub

Open Positions: 1 | Duration: 4-6 months

Location: In-office, Bhubaneswar

Role Overview Jana Urban Space (through OUDH) serves as a technical assistance and advisory partner to the Housing & Urban Development Department. It supports preparation of neighbourhood plans, Development Control Regulations, DPRs, and model project documents.

It assists in identification of projects, preparation of RFPs, and provides technical review and implementation support, including project management and site monitoring. The team also supports sectoral planning initiatives and contributes to strengthening planning systems, processes, and institutional capacity, including support to the Directorate of Town Planning. This internship offers hands-on exposure to urban design and planning projects, supporting the team with site documentation, field surveys, drawing preparation, and report writing under guidance.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist in Site visits/documentation
- Prepare concept/detail drawings and DPR preparation.
- Conduct field surveys and assist in report writing

Eligibility

- A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Planning (B.Arch/B.Plan) is mandatory, with a Master’s in Urban Design, Urban Planning, or a related field considered an added advantage.

Skills And Competencies

- Proficiency in QGIS, MS Excel, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Prior experience in urban-scale projects, Local Area Planning, or related assignments is desirable
- Strong graphic/presentation preparation and report-writing skills
- Ability to conduct, synthesize, and present information from field surveys (household, traffic, etc.)

How To Apply Please send a CV and portfolio (preferably related to urban planning, architecture, neighbourhoods, or public spaces) to [email protected]. Please include ‘Application for Internship – OUDH’ in the email subject line. Application deadline: 10 July 2026, 6.00 pm IST. Intern – Urban Design| Roads and Public Spaces

Open Positions: 1 | Duration: 6-12 months

Location: In-office, Bengaluru

Role Overview We are a two-member team currently working on projects across Karnataka and Shillong. As part of our ongoing and upcoming work, we are focusing on the integrated design of roads and public spaces—such as markets, bus stands, and parks—and studying their impact on urban development and mobility patterns.

During your internship, you will be involved in research, site analysis, documentation, and design exploration related to these projects. The work will help you understand how infrastructure and public spaces together influence city growth, movement systems, and user experience.

Eligibility

- Pursuing or recently completed master’s degree in architecture or urban design.

Skills And Competencies

- Basic knowledge of urban design / architecture / planning
- Ability to conduct site analysis and documentation
- Good observation and analytical skills
- Basic software skills (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe)
- Strong interest in urban development, mobility, and public spaces

How To Apply Please send a CV and portfolio (preferably related to urban design, architecture, roads, or public spaces) to [email protected]. Please include ‘Application for Internship – Urban Design’ in the email subject line. Application deadline: 10 July 2026, 6.00 pm IST. What To Expect As an intern at Jana Urban Space, you will work across urban design, planning, and policy.

You Can Expect To:

- Examine how cities plan, design, and manage roads and public spaces
- Understand how laws, regulations, and institutions shape urban development
- Engage with research on national and global best practices
- Contribute to design studies, policy analysis, and reform pathways
- Work with spatial data, site observations, and governance frameworks
- Support the preparation of clear briefs, reports, drawings, and communication materials

Our team of urban policy experts, designers, and planners works together to build better cities, and we welcome candidates from a range of backgrounds and experience levels.

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