UNU-CRIS Research Traineeships and Internships

POSITION:

Research Traineeship or Internship

LOCATION:

Bruges

CLOSING DATE:

Application Open

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 take part in the activities of the Institute. Traineeships and Internships are respectively intended for undergraduate and graduate students.

Selection Criteria

Applicants must:

• Demonstrate a strong interest in regional integration studies and specifically for one of the research programmes of the Institute, including:

1. Comparative Regional Integration Studies
2. Monitoring Regional Integration
3. Regional Peace and Security
4. Socio-Economic Dimension of Regional Integration

•  Be enrolled in a Bachelor programme or recently graduated if applying for a traineeship
• Be enrolled in a Master programme or recently graduated if applying for an internship
• Be eager to contribute to the research projects and activities of the Institute
• Thrive under pressure and be able to act quickly and efficiently
• Be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Possess excellent English communicating and writing skills
• Be willing to work in Bruges for a minimum duration of three months up to a maximum of one year

 Trainees and Interns Responsibilities

The duties of UNU-CRIS Trainees and Interns involve:

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

Besides, trainees and interns are welcome to take part in seminars, workshops, conferences and other events organised by UNU-CRIS, including informal briefings and roundtable discussions.

Facilities and Services

Office space, computer facilities and access to the libraries of UNU-CRIS and the College of Europe are provided. While traineeships and internship are non-remunerated, travel costs incurred by the attendance of any UNU-CRIS related events are reimbursed.

In addition, Bruges’ favourable location close to Brussels provides direct access to the seat of the European Union and other international organizations, as well as a number of universities and research centres based in the Belgian capital.

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.

Please see the Research Traineeships and Internships page on the UNU-CRIS website for changes or updates.