Paid Internships in Germany 2025 - SWP Internships

By Vipul Jain

04 Dec, 2024

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Applications for paid internships in Germany are available for international applicants. The internships are offered by the German Institute of International and Security Affairs. These are full-time internships that will go on for a total of 3 months.

The institute of international and security affairs offers only limited internships. Students and young academics studying political science and international and regional affairs are highly encouraged to apply.

About the Paid Internships in Germany:

SWP or the Stiftung Wissenschaft and Politik is an organization that gives advice to decision-makers in the area of security and international politics. SWP is known for its excellence in academic research. These paid internship opportunities are being offered at their Berlin-Wilmersdorf office.

The interns will be paid a 300 Euros stipend per month. They will also get to choose their preferred area of research.

Students may check Berlin Scholarships program.

Brief Description:

You may apply for CERN Summer internship program in Switzerland.

Eligibility Criteria for Paid Internships in Germany:

1. Applicants must be already studying for a master's degree.
2. Students who have completed their bachelor's and are enrolling in a master's degree course can also apply.
3. Proficiency in English language is a must for applicants.
4. Ability to use computers and other IT skills (such as Word, Excel etc.) are required.
5. Applicants should be able to work well in teams.

Available Divisions of Research

• Global Issues
• America
• Middle East and Africa
• Asia
• EU/Europe
• International Security
• Eastern Europe and Eurasia

Benefits of Paid Internships in Germany:

• Interns will receive a stipend worth 300 euros per month
• Excellent exposure

Documents Required for the Internship Application

1. Updated CV
2. A letter of motivation, the length of which should be a maximum 1 page
3. Your bachelor's degree or certificate
4. Work references in case you have been employed
5. References from teachers in case you have not worked anywhere
6. In case you are not a EU/EEA applicant, a copy of your residence permits in Germany
7. Proof that you are a student or are enrolling as one in a master's program

How to Apply for Paid Internships in Germany?

Fill in the Application form given in the 'apply now' link below. Send that Form, along with all the other required documents to the following email address: bewerbungen@swp-berlin.org.

You should send all the required material as one pdf file.