For the autumn semester 2026, the MENA Program at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs (UI) is seeking dedicated interns who want to contribute to our research, analysis, and dissemination of information on foreign policy issues.

Middle East and North Africa Programme

The MENA programme conducts research, analysis and activities focusing on the region's political, economic, and social conditions. Two areas are of particular interest: conflict management and geopolitics, and socio-economic development. More specifically, the programme deals with the societal changes in countries within the MENA-region, conflicts in the region, and relations between Sweden/Europe and MENA-countries.

For autumn 2026, the programme is recruiting at least one intern who, under the supervision of programme staff, will work on these themes.

Read more about the programme here.

Applicants

We are looking for candidates who have an internship term as part of their education or are participating in a labour market program. 

Information about the internship:

When: The internship period should be approximately 20 weeks, starting from the beginning of the semester. The exact timeframe will be determined between you and the Swedish Institute of International Affairs.

Where: Amiralitetshuset at Skeppsholmen in Stockholm.

Compensation: The internship is unpaid.

Application Deadline: We conduct interviews on a rolling basis. The final application deadline is March 11th, 2026.

Application

Please submit your application with the following documents:

1. CV

2. Cover letter

3. Transcript of records from your university