Internship -Researcher-Junior (Code:A1-EU-1501C)

European Institute of Policy Research and Human Rights AISBL • New York, NY

1d • Remote

About The Position

The European Institute of Policy Research and Human Rights AISBL invites applications for a remote Junior Research Internship lasting eight weeks. The internship is intended for students, graduates, early-career researchers, and professionals interested in policy research, human rights, governance, international relations, law, public policy, and related fields.

Interns work under structured guidance and supervision to develop research, analytical writing, and policy-drafting skills. The work includes literature reviews, policy analysis, preparation of research notes, and drafting a supervised research paper, policy brief, or analytical report. Further details about the internship structure, schedule, supervision process, deliverables, and formal application guidelines will be provided to candidates.

Requirements

• 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.
• Applicants may be bachelor's, master's, or doctoral students; recent graduates or alumni from recognized universities; or early-career professionals interested in research and policy analysis.
• Applicants may come from law, human rights, international relations, political science, public policy, governance, social sciences, management, business, economics, education, environmental studies, medicine, engineering, or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed