Internships 2026 (Non-Research)

Responsibilities

Indicative Responsibilities

Depending on the selected department and focus area (e.g. Accounting, HR, Education, Makerspace), responsibilities may include:

• Supporting day-to-day departmental operations through hands-on involvement
• Assisting with data entry, documentation, reporting, and record keeping
• Contributing to department-specific tasks, such as:
  • Financial data processing and reporting (Accounting)
  • Recruitment, onboarding, and HR administration (HR)
  • Workshop design and educational content development (Education)
  • Prototyping, fabrication, and creative project support (Makerspace)
• Participating in ongoing projects and real organisational activities
• Supporting the preparation of materials, tools, or deliverables relevant to each function
• Collaborating with teams and gaining exposure to internal processes and workflows
• Assisting in events, workshops, or internal initiatives, where applicable
• Ensuring accuracy, organisation, and confidentiality in all assigned tasks
• Taking initiative in learning and supporting additional tasks as needed

Your profile

Looking to gain hands-on experience in a leading research environment? CYENS invites motivated and curious individuals to join our research teams through our internship programme.

This is an opportunity to work alongside experts, contribute to innovative projects, and explore areas that match your academic and professional interests.

General qualifications and requirements

Qualifications

• Students or recent graduates in relevant fields, depending on the department (e.g. Business, Finance, HR, Education, Engineering, Design, etc.)
• Basic understanding of the relevant functional area
• Familiarity with standard tools (e.g. MS Office; design or technical tools where applicable)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Adaptability in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment
• Professionalism and sense of responsibility

Additional Requirements

• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information appropriately
• Good command of English
• Reliability and commitment to the agreed internship period

Nice to Have (Tailored to Departments)

• Basic knowledge of accounting or finance principles (for Accounting roles)
• Interest in HR practices and people management (for HR roles)
• Familiarity with educational tools, coding, or robotics (for Education roles)
• Experience or interest in design, fabrication, or prototyping tools (for Makerspace roles)
• Creativity, curiosity, and a hands-on mindset

Internship Objective

• Gain practical, hands-on experience in a professional environment
• Develop functional and transferable skills relevant to the chosen field
• Contribute to real tasks and projects, not just observation
• Build confidence in workplace collaboration and communication
• Understand how different departments operate within an innovation-driven organisation

Why us?

Application process

Submit your application online and include:

• Your preferred department
• Your availability and desired internship duration

We welcome applications from individuals who are eager to learn, collaborate, and make an impact.

Contact details

For general enquiries, applicants may contact the HR Department of CYENS, Centre of Excellence at i[email protected]

About us

CYENS Centre of Excellence (formerly known as RISE) is the Research and Innovation Centre on Interactive media, Smart systems and Emerging technologies empowering knowledge and technology transfer in the region. CYENS CoE is supported by the European Commission, the Republic of Cyprus and its founding Partners, the Municipality of Nicosia, the Max Planck Institute for Informatics (MPI), University College London, the University of Cyprus, the Cyprus University of Technology and the Open University of Cyprus.

The Centre conducts excellent, internationally competitive scientific research in the areas of visual sciences, human factors and design, communication, and artificial intelligence delivered by high-calibre multidisciplinary research teams. CYENS engages in knowledge transfer and innovation activities aiming to bridge the gap between scientific research and STEM-led innovation and entrepreneurship.

CYENS, as a Centre of Excellence, cultivates a culture of innovation and creativity in an inspiring environment filled with academics, researchers, creative and onward-looking people, innovators, entrepreneurs, and practitioners. The Centre operates under the moto “Inspired by Humans Designed for Humans” with the vision to produce world class research that drives innovation towards social and economic benefit while conducting excellent, internationally competitive scientific research in the areas of visual sciences, human factors and design, communication, and artificial intelligence. It sets out to meet the challenge with a total potential funding of more than 30 million Euros for the first 7 years, from a Horizon 2020 Teaming Action and multiple other sources, and a business plan for long-term sustainability and growth.