Tuesday, August 30, 2011

SAC INTERNSHIP (Research)

OPEN CALL: INTERN (RESEARCH)

The Slovak Atlantic Commission invites applications from young scholars who are interested in research internships in its newly established Central European Policy Institute.

Slovak Atlantic Commission, as an organization with long record in supporting young professionals in the field of international affairs, launches a think tank connecting scholars from Central Europe in multi-generation way. Young scholars from Central-European countries, who wish to boost their career by gaining all-important experience in policy-oriented research and advocacy activities, can work together with our senior research fellows.

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for Master or Doctoral degree students or graduates:
- interested in 3-12 month internship in our Bratislava office;
- with experience in academic writing;
- looking for experience in policy-oriented research and advocacy;
- with proficiency in English language;
- possibly with experience from recognized university;
- with good communication skills;
- with expertise in one or more of these topics:

Research and advocacy topics:
- regional cooperation (Visegrad or Central European) in foreign policy and security issues;
- CFSP, energy security, transatlantic partnership and NATO related issues;
- transformation of countries of the Western Balkans, North Africa and Eastern Partnership.

Interns are expected to be involved in the following activities:
- daily and weekly updates;
- policy briefs and longer studies;
- advocacy meetings and presentations;
- written and spoken commentaries in the Media;
- providing support to senior analysts.


Procedure: Please send the following documents to cepi@ata-sac.org with “RESINT” in the subject:
- CV with photo in English;
- Cover Letter in English;
- sample of your academic writing (article, analysis) in English.


The applications are accepted throughout the year. For the next round of evaluation, please submit your
application until September 19, 2011.

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