Intern in EU Research and Innovation Policy

Intern in EU Research and Innovation Policy

CEPS - Centre for European Policy Studies

Brussels, Belgium

Main tasks

The successful applicant will contribute to the research activities of CEPS on EU Research and Innovation (R&I) Policy and on Global Health & Agriculture, within the GRID unit. The successful applicant will contribute to several activities, such as:

• Conducting analysis and desk research tasks to support work on the following topics:
  • EU R&I Policy;
  • Global Health and Agriculture Research and Development;
  • EU and Global health policy/governance.
• Preparing and implementing hybrid and virtual events and workshops;
• Supporting implementation of the CEPS Advisory Groups and updating of CEPS HeliX platform;
• Contributing to projects development (proposal drafting) in the unit;
• Further tasks as agreed with the appointed mentor.

Your background and qualifications

• Student enrolled in a university degree in Public Policy, Economics, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, other Social Sciences, or related topics, for the full duration of the internship;
• Proficiency working with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• B.A. degree in one of the following fields: Public Policy, Economics, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, European Studies, other Social Sciences;
• Knowledge of health policies in the EU and beyond;
• A proactive approach to work and sound teamworking skills;
• Familiarity with EU instruments which promote R&I and sustainable development (including Horizon Europe and Global Gateway) is an asset.