Internship in Regional Integration Studies at the United Nations University

The United Nations University Institute on Comparative Regional Integration Studies (UNU-CRIS) offers students with an interest and background in regional integration studies the opportunity to participate in UNU-CRIS internship and take part in the activities of the Institute.

UNU-CRIS launches calls for applications twice a year. The deadlines for application are 1st of May and 1st of November each year.

Candidates are expected to start in July and January, respectively, at the earliest, or the beginning of October and April, respectively, at the latest knowing that the exact start and end date of the internship are negotiable.

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Eligibility

Applicants must:

1. Be enrolled in a master’s program or hold a master’s degree.
2. Demonstrate a strong interest in regional integration studies and specifically in one of the research programs of the Institute, namely:

• The Role of Regions in Global Governance.
• Monitoring Regional Integration.
• The UN and Public Regional Goods

1. Be eager to contribute to the research projects and activities of the Institute.
2. Thrive under pressure and be able to act quickly and efficiently.
3. Possess excellent English communicating and writing skills.
4. Be proficient with the Microsoft Office suite.
5. Be available for a minimum duration of three months up to a maximum of six months.

Interns’ responsibilities

The duties of UNU-CRIS Interns involve:

• Research tasks related to the research program of interest based on the needs of the supervisor and on the ongoing projects and research activities at the time of the internship.
• Presentation of the work performed during the research stay at one of the research brunches, which are informal gatherings bringing together UNU-CRIS researchers.
• Assistance in administrative and other tasks, as needed.

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Facilities and Services:

• Interns are welcome to take part in seminars, workshops, conferences and other events organised by UNU-CRIS, including informal briefings and round-table discussions.
• Trainees will be provided with office space, computer facilities, and access to the libraries of UNU-CRIS, UNU, Ghent University, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, and the College of Europe are provided.
• In addition, Bruges’ favorable location close to Brussels provides direct access to the seat of the European Union and other international organisations, as well as a number of universities and research centers based in the Belgian capital.

Note: Although admitted candidates are required to arrange their own travel, housing, and health insurance, UNU-CRIS will provide advice and support to help facilitate the search process.