Research Intern

**Main responsibilities**:

- Assist in the design and implementation of research methodologies, including surveys, interviews, and focus groups;
- Collect, organise, and analyse both quantitative and qualitative data;
- Conduct desk research and literature reviews to support ongoing studies;
- Help prepare reports, policy briefs, and visual presentations of findings with supervision of the Communications Department;
- Contribute to the monitoring of EU policies relevant to culture, creativity, and related sectors

**Profile**:

- Final-stage Master’s student or recent graduate in Political Science, European Studies, Sociology, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field;
- Strong knowledge of research methods, both quantitative (e.g., surveys, statistics) and qualitative (e.g., interviews, thematic analysis)
- Basic experience with tools such as Excel, SPSS, Stata, NVivo, or similar is an asset
- Excellent command of English; other European languages are a plus;
- Familiarity with EU policy and institutions, particularly in the field of culture and the creative economy;
- Analytical mindset, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently;
- Comfortable working in a small, fast-paced, and international team.

**What we offer**:

- Hands-on research experience in Brussels within a dynamic and multidisciplinary team
- Opportunity to contribute to real-world policy and cultural projects at the EU level
- Exposure to a wide variety of topics (audiovisual, performing arts, heritage, media, etc.)
- Development of professional skills in data analysis, research communication, and policy insight
- A monthly stipend to support living expenses

**How to apply**:
The **next intake** will be for internships starting in **March 2026** (6 months, full-time). Applications for the March 2026 intake will open in **December 2025**. Please wait until then to apply.
- CV in English (max. 2 pages)
- Motivation letter in English (max. 1 page and a half), highlighting **relevant** working experience.