Deadline:
April 30, 2026
Location(s)
Belgium
For this function, our Campus in Etterbeek will serve as your home base.
Overview
Details
The internship is research-oriented. A quick look at your work package:
- Producing short research briefs and background notes (e.g., policy research on member states, policy timelines)
- Summarising and analysing policy-relevant documents
- Assisting researchers with interview analysis, qualitative data coding, and other analytical work
- Participating in team discussions and contributing to the ongoing research projects RETOOL and ACCLIMATE
- Occasionally, you may also support communications-related tasks.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Profile
What do we expect from you?
We are looking for a graduate-level (MA) candidate with a background in political science, EU studies, or a related field, or someone who can make a compelling case for their interest and prior engagement with these topics. Beyond formal qualifications, we value:
- Genuine curiosity and a willingness to dig into complex policy questions
- Attention to detail and rigour in research tasks
- Openness to learning and working collaboratively
Applicants must be authorised to work within the EU.
Dates
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Cost/funding for participants
Offer
Are you going to be our new colleague?
- Internship for a minimum of 3 months
- Flexible starting date: preferably beginning of May 2026, 3 to 4 days a week
At the VUB, you’re guaranteed an open, involved and diverse workplace. You will be joining a welcoming and open research environment where your contributions genuinely matter. We are happy to explain our work, share our methods, and support your learning; whether that is about research practice, EU governance, or the realities of policy-oriented academic work. We see this as a two-way experience.
Please note that we cannot provide accommodation or a stipend for this position.
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