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Opportunity:- Policy Research Trainee

Organization: European Institute of Policy Research and Human Rights AISBL

Location: Remote

Duration: 8 weeks

About the Opportunity

The European Institute of Policy Research and Human Rights is a prestigious institution offering advanced online programs aimed at nurturing future leaders in policy research, human rights, and allied disciplines. One of our missions is to deliver skill-enhancement programs to candidates across the globe, empowering them with the knowledge and competencies required to shape public policy and drive meaningful change within their communities.

The European Institute of Policy Research and Human Rights AISBL invites applications for a remote Policy Research – Trainee.

This is designed for students, graduates, early-career researchers, and professionals interested in policy research, human rights, governance, international relations, law, public policy, and related fields.

Selected candidates will work under structured guidance and supervision to develop research, analytical writing, and policy drafting skills which involves literature review, policy analysis, preparation of research notes, and drafting of a supervised research paper, policy brief, or analytical report.

The programme consists of two stages:

Weeks 1–4: Research Methodology Training- Participants undertake structured learning in research methodology, literature review, academic and policy writing, citation practices, research ethics, and related research skills.

Weeks 5–8: Supervised Research and Writing- Participants apply the methodology learned during the first phase to an approved research topic and prepare a research paper, policy brief, or analytical report under structured guidance and supervision.

Prior research publication experience is not required.

Key Responsibilities-Training and Research Activities

Selected candidates will be expected to:

Selected participants will:

• Conduct a literature review on an approved policy, legal, human rights, governance, international relations, or related topic.
• Develop research summaries, issue notes, and analytical briefs.
• Participate in online research guidance and supervision sessions, where applicable.
• Apply appropriate research methodology and citation standards.
• Prepare a supervised research paper, policy brief, or analytical report.
• Revise research work based on academic and supervisory feedback.
• Follow ethical research, originality, citation, and academic-integrity requirements.
• Complete agreed research milestones within the eight-week programme period.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants may include:

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral students.
• Recent graduates or alumni from recognized universities.
• Early-career professionals with an interest in research and policy analysis.
• Candidates from law, human rights, international relations, political science, public policy, governance, social sciences, management, business, economics, education, environmental studies, medicine, engineering, or related disciplines.

Applicants should have:

• Good written English.
• Interest in policy research, human rights, governance, law, or related areas.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to follow research methodology and supervisor feedback.

Prior research publication experience is not mandatory, Selected candidates will undergo a four-week methodology learning/training program, followed by a four-week research writing phase.

How to Apply-

• Applications are invited only from candidates who have a genuine interest in professional development and skill enhancement. Please note that this is an unpaid, self-funded learning (ProgramFee applies to cover the structured methodology training, research guidance, supervision, and related programme activities.) No-stipend, salary, remuneration will be provided during or upon completion of the program.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and provided with further information regarding the program structure/fee, internship format, schedule, supervision process, expectations, and other relevant details.
• Applicants are requested to submit only one application. Submission of multiple applications by the same candidate may result in the cancellation of all applications submitted by that applicant.