Internships

How do you become a peace researcher? It’s true that there are no classic occupations that require training in peace and conflict resolution, however practical experience beyond university is extremely useful, not least for career orientation, and it is even compulsory in some courses of study.

PRIF offers students working on their masters degree (ideally on the subject of peace and conflict research or political science) the opportunity to gain an insight into the concrete work of an academic research institute within the framework of a period of practical training. As part of this, trainees are involved in the project work of one of five research departments "International Security", "International Institutions", "Transnational Politics", "Intrastate Conflict" and "Glocal Junctions". During the internship students should work independently on an area of responsibility under the supervision of an academic. The length of the training period is determined on an individual basis with the relevant supervisor. The training period should not be shorter than six weeks. The internships are unpaid. From 1st January 2015, trainees not completing a compulsory internship cannot be taken in for a period longer than 3 months. In the case of a mandatory internship, a verification of the obligation has to be submitted before its begin (e.g. study regulations).


Your application, which is to be sent by mail, should include the following:

  • a cover letter, stating the ideal time and date of the internship, as well as your focus of study and two or three running PRIF-projects that you would like to work on.
  • a Curriculum Vitae
  • certificates (minor degrees, work-certificates, Abitur or other school-leaving certificates).

Due to the high demand, please apply a few months prior to your desired start of the internship.

Contact

Please send your application by e-mail to

Christine Gröber 

E-Mail: groeber @hsfk .de