Applications are currently being accepted for The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Internships 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About SIPRI Internships
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute is offering five full-time internship opportunities based in Stockholm for the period of mid-July/August to mid-December 2026. These positions provide early-career professionals with hands-on experience in international peace, security, and development work within a globally respected research institute.
Benefits of SIPRI Internships
Throughout the duration of the internship, you will have the opportunity to learn and experience a range of tasks. Those tasks will vary depending on the team which you will be working with and can be but are not limited to following:
- Gaining hand-on experience in supporting planning and management.
- Learn about tasks related to operations, administration, partnership coordination and logistics.
- Gaining hands-on experience in supporting a major conference on peace and development.
- Building professional expertise in multimedia content production, visual communications and designing social media materials aligned with SIPRI’s visual identity.
- Experience team collaboration in a professional multicultural setting.
- Exposure to diverse partners and stakeholders.
SIPRI Internships Requirements
To benefit the most from this internship, the successful candidates would ideally:
- Applicants must be part of a university internship scheme (or connected to an organisation), have insurance through that university/organisation, and have a contact person (e.g., an educational facilitator).
- Currently be studying or have recently finished studying, preferably in an area relevant to management, events, international relations, political sciences, development studies, communication.
- Have a strong interest in the work of SIPRI and in international processes related to conflict and peace dynamics, as well as development work.
- Have previous experience of coordination work in international contexts, processing information, organising events, interacting with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Have fluency in written and spoken English (proficiency in Swedish is considered an asset).
- Have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, a collaborative mindset and above all interest and openness to learning.
- Be proficient in using software including the Microsoft Office Suit, Adobe Creative Suite, and the professional handling of social media platforms.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
10 May, 2026
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