Internship-Junior Researcher (Code-EU13-C9-38A)

The European Institute of Policy Research and Human Rights is a prestigious institution offering advanced online programs aimed at nurturing future leaders in policy research, human rights, and allied disciplines. One of our missions is to deliver skill-enhancement programs to candidates across the globe, empowering them with the knowledge and competencies required to shape public policy and drive meaningful change within their communities.

The European Institute of Policy Research and Human Rights AISBL invites applications for a remote Junior Researcher–Internship.

This opportunity is designed for students, graduates, early-career researchers, and professionals interested in policy research, human rights, governance, international relations, law, public policy, and related fields.

Selected candidates will work under structured guidance and supervision to develop research, analytical writing, and policy drafting skills. The role involves literature review, policy analysis, preparation of research notes, and drafting of a supervised research paper, policy brief, or analytical report.

Selected candidates will be expected to:

Conduct literature review on an approved policy, legal, human rights, governance, or international relations topic.

Prepare research summaries, issue notes, and analytical briefs.

Participate in online supervision or guidance sessions, where applicable.

Draft a research paper, policy brief, or analytical report under supervision.

Revise written work based on feedback and research standards.

Meet agreed deadlines in a remote working environment.

Follow ethical research, citation, originality, and academic integrity requirements.

Applicants may include:

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral students.

Recent graduates or alumni from recognized universities.

Early-career professionals with an interest in research and policy analysis.

Candidates from law, human rights, international relations, political science, public policy, governance, social sciences, management, business, economics, education, environmental studies, medicine, engineering, or related disciplines.

Applicants should have:

Good written English.

Interest in policy research, human rights, governance, law, or related areas.

Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Willingness to follow research methodology and supervisor feedback.

Prior research publication experience is not mandatory.

Online

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and provided with further information regarding the program structure, internship format, schedule, supervision process, expectations, and other relevant details.

Applicants are requested to submit only one application. Submission of multiple applications by the same candidate may result in the cancellation of all applications submitted by that applicant.