Applications are invited for an internship at German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP) in Germany. Interns must have a very good knowledge of English (written and spoken). Interns at SWP receive €300 per month. Exceptions are only possible where the internship is already funded by another public or private organization. This is a 3 months full-time internship programme.

Interns at SWP receive €300 per month. Exceptions are only possible where the internship is already funded by another public or private organization.

Internship Description: SWP offers a limited number of three-month full-time internships for highly motivated students. We are particularly interested in attracting young academics in political science and related social sciences (economics, law, administration, occasionally also regional studies, ethnology, or journalism).

Number of awards offered: Not Known

Internship Duration: This is a 3 months full-time internship programme.

You should have at least the following qualifications:

• Very good knowledge of English (written and spoken),
• Good end-user IT skills (Word, Excel, web browsers),
• Your own ideas about what you wish to achieve during the internship,
• Interest in policy consultation and communication,
• Commitment, ambition, teamwork and social skills.

Internship Open for International Students: International students are eligible to apply for this internship programme.

Field of Internship: SWP is particularly interested in attracting young academics in political science and related social sciences (economics, law, administration, occasionally also regional studies, ethnology, or journalism).

Please e-mail your application form and all required documents to bewerbungen(at)swp-berlin.org.

Your application must also include the following documents:

• Motivational letter (maximum one page),
• V.,
• For a mandatory internship: confirmation that the internship is a formal requirement, including required duration (copy of a relevant passage from degree regulations or letter from university),
• Bachelor’s degree certificate (or evidence of completion of Grundstudium for Magister/Diplom/Staatsexamen students),
• Interim and leaving certificates,
• References, work references (if available) (copies),
• Valid confirmation of student status (copy) or university confirmation of application for a place on a master’s degree course (original, must include expected enrolment date),
• Residence permit (non-EU/EEA applicants, copy),
• If a public or private body has awarded funding for your internship, please supply documentation (including amount).