Germany (with remote options): Research Interns on Environmental Peacebuilding

Nov 10, 2026 | PRIF: Leibniz Peace Research Institute Frankfurt
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The project Mapping Environmental Peacebuilding (MAP), led by Tobias Ide at the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF), aims to develop a high-level synthesis of evidence on environmental peacebuilding. As part of the project, several research internships are available for master's students. Interns will support the desk-based identification and assessment of environmental peacebuilding case studies.Interns will gain insights into the work of a leading peace research institute and contribute to an innovative international research project. The internship includes expert supervision and opportunities to undertake independent evidence gathering and analysis.Internships are available throughout 2027 for periods ranging from four weeks to three months. Longer internships are only possible where required by degree regulations. Remote internships are generally possible and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis; applicants should indicate their preference in their cover letter. Please note that internships are unpaid.What We Are Looking ForApplicants must be enrolled in a master's degree programme for the entire duration of the internship. Candidates from political science, international relations, conflict and security studies, geography, environmental studies, environmental sociology, or related disciplines are particularly encouraged to apply.Applicants should also have: (1) an excellent command of written and spoken English; (2) strong academic skills, as demonstrated through very good grades and/or previous research support experience; and (3) an interest in environmental peacebuilding. Knowledge of German is not required as the working language of the institute is English.How to ApplyPlease submit your application through PRIF's internship application process. In your cover letter, please indicate that you are applying for the Mapping Environmental Peacebuilding (MAP) project in Research Department III. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.