Harvard men will be given the opportunity to study practical politics at the National Institute at Washington according to a plan proposed last night by Otis T. Wingo speaking at the first meeting of the Liberal Club provided that the University will extend leave of absence to students during the first part of next year.

Covering the two months period of February and March, the Institute aims to give the student a course in the problems of government administration by actual work in governmental agencies. Students will be chosen by a competitive examination after recommendation by a faculty committee composed of members of the Government department and will have all expenses paid while in Washington.

It is hoped that men will thus receive training for future government positions, practical experience preparatory to teaching, and background necessary for the proper conduct of business or profession. The primary qualifications for applicants to the faculty committee are good health, scholastic standing, an interest in politics and government, character, and ability in politics and administration.

Because there has been some hesitation on the part of the University is granting leaves of absence for such an extended period, the Institute has made a special arrangement allowing any interested student to take their course.