Internship

The Arnold Bergstraesser Institute (ABI) in Freiburg offers an internship that gives students in the political and social sciences an opportunity to gain an in-depth insight into the work of the Institute.

An internship lasts for 6 - 8 working weeks. The internships are not remunerated. The ABI offers internships all around the year. In view of the large number of applicants, there is a selection process based on the criteria listed below.

During the semester, interns can choose their working hours to fit in with their studies; however, interns are expected to work three days a week at the ABI.

Interns' functions:

• Research material for publications and research projects of ABI members
• Help ABI members to prepare talks and courses
• Background research
• Independent research for own projects by agreement

Requirements:

• Enrolment as a student in political science, sociology and ethnology; other subjects can be reconsidered.
• Familiarity with topics in development policy
• English skills
• Computer literacy (Internet, data processing)

Recommended qualifications:

• Period abroad in developing countries / field research
• Work/traineeship with other development organisations
• Other language skills (Spanish, French, etc.)

Application:

• Covering letter
• CV with details of qualifications and skills
• Suitable dates for an internship
• Please do not send us any documents, evidence of qualifications or other certificates. Should we have any questions regarding your cv, you will hear from us.

Application deadlines:

• 15 July for an internship in the period October to March ipboard
• 15 January for an internship in the period April to September.

For more information please contact:

Kerstin Priwitzer

Arnold-Bergstraesser-Institut

Windausstraße 16

79110 Freiburg

Tel.: 0761-88878-35

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(applications via e-mail desirable)