Internship Opportunities at ISDP – Spring 2027
Every semester, ISDP runs an internship program that is open to university students and recent graduates. The internship lasts between 4-6 months at the main office in Stockholm, and the desired start date for the spring semester is from mid-January – beginning of February. ISDP’s internships are typically full-time (40 hours per week) and unpaid, with flexibility for studies and thesis writing.
The Institute is currently looking for interns for the spring semester 2027. Specifically, we are looking for interns for our China Center, Center for South Asian and Indo-Pacific Affairs, Taiwan Center, and Center for Research and Innovation Security, supervised by the respective Head of Center and Center staff members. We are also looking for an intern to work with the Asia Program more broadly, supervised by ISDP’s Executive Director and an intern to help with Outreach, Fundraising, and ISDP’s 20th Anniversary in 2027.
Responsibilities:
- Assist senior staff members in program activities
- Conduct research for senior staff members
- Newsgathering and reporting
- Assist in working with social media and newsletters
- Assist in the day-to-day work at ISDP
- Participate in collaborative research and writing efforts
Please note: Our internship opportunities always involve an equal mix of research and administrative tasks.
Responsibilities tailored to the position for Outreach, Fundraising and ISDP’s 20th Anniversary in 2027:
A similar internship experience but with less emphasis on research:
- Assist in working with social media and newsletters
- Assist in event management
- Contribute to the coordination and implementation of the year-long project celebrating ISDP’s 20th anniversary in 2027: event planning, creating content for social media, and networking
- Assist in fundraising efforts for the institute
- Assist in working with social media and newsletters
- Assist in the day-to-day work at ISDP
What we offer:
- A diverse and international team of colleagues and interns, fostering a dynamic and communicative work environment.
- In-house lectures by experts, providing learning opportunities and networking possibilities.
- The chance to write a blog post on a topic of personal interest, along with other opportunities to engage with experts in the field.
- A flexible work schedule, allowing time for studies and thesis writing.
Desired qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in, or pursuing a degree, in international relations, Asian studies, social sciences, economics, language studies, or other disciplines relevant to the position; For the position with Outreach, Fundraising and ISDP’s 20th Anniversary in 2027, media, communication, and business studies can be seen as very relevant too.
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Strong research and drafting skills
- Good coordination and communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Political or cultural research interests in Asia
- Knowledge of one or more Asian languages is a plus
Application process:
Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter, as well as a sample of their writing (the sample could be an essay that you wrote during your studies; all documents should be in English) to recruitment@isdp.eu.
Exception: For the internship role “Outreach, Fundraising and ISDP’s 20th Anniversary in 2027”, you do not need to send a sample of writing. Incomplete applications will not be considered. In your application, please specify which internship role you are interested in (Choose one role: China Center; Center for South Asian and Indo-Pacific Affairs; Taiwan Center; Center for Research and Innovation Security; Asia Program; Outreach, Fundraising, and ISDP’s 20th Anniversary in 2027).
We look forward to receiving your application no later than November 8, 2026.
Here you can find answers to some frequently asked questions about our internships. If you have any additional questions about the internship program, please contact Melita Phachulia, mphachulia@isdp.eu.