Research Intern

Migration Policy Institute; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A nonprofit research organization in Brussels is seeking a full-time intern for 2026, focusing on migration policy. The role involves supporting research and organizing events. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree, strong communication skills in English, and an interest in migration issues. The internship offers a monthly payment and is designed for individuals eligible to work in Belgium. Interested candidates must submit a CV and cover letter via email.

Prestations

Monthly payment of 1,310.15 euros

Reimbursement for public transport costs

Lunch vouchers of 8 euros per working day

Qualifications

• Completed bachelor’s degree or current enrollment in a relevant master's/PhD program.
• Interest in migration, asylum, or integration is essential.
• Strong communication skills in English are required.

Responsabilités

• Support the MPI Europe team with various tasks.
• Contribute to research efforts and prepare literature summaries.
• Assist in event organization and provide administrative support.

Connaissances

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Demonstrated interest in migration, asylum, or integration

Demonstrated organizational skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or current enrollment in a master’s or PhD program

Description du poste

The Migration Policy Institute Europe (MPI Europe), established in Brussels in 2011, is a nonprofit, independent research institute that aims to provide a better understanding of migration in Europe and thus promote effective policymaking. MPI Europe provides authoritative research and practical policy design to governmental and nongovernmental stakeholders who seek more effective management of immigration, immigrant integration, and asylum systems as well as successful outcomes for newcomers, families of immigrant background, and receiving communities in Europe.

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MPI Europe is seeking candidates for a full‑time, in‑person internship in Brussels, which offers a unique opportunity to gain in‑depth knowledge and practical experience in a wide range of policy areas, including asylum systems, labor migration, and immigrant integration. The internship also offers the opportunity to collaborate directly with policy analysts and senior management. The successful candidate will also be involved in the organization of MPI Europe events, which can help enrich their professional networks.

MPI Europe has two openings, ideally for candidates with native‑level Spanish and/or French. Both positions run from 1 March 2026 to 18 December 2026. The deadline to apply is January 4, 2026.

Profile

MPI Europe seeks applicants with:

• At least a completed bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or current enrollment in a master’s or PhD program, with full‑time availability during the duration of the internship.
• A demonstrated interest in the field of migration, asylum, or integration.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to handle a wide array of tasks, which can range from research activities to event organization.

Preferred but not required skills:

• Languages other than English
• Experience with quantitative, qualitative, or policy research.

Duties

May include:

• Providing support to the MPI Europe team
• Contributing to research efforts
• Preparing literature summaries
• Assisting in the dissemination of publications
• Attending and summarizing public and private events
• Providing administrative support for migration‑related events and assisting senior management with related administrative tasks.

Details and Conditions

The intern will receive a “convention d’immersion professionnelle” (or beroepsinlevingsovereenkomst) with a monthly payment of 1,310.15 euros. Public transport costs are reimbursed on a percentage basis and prorated according to office workdays, in line with Belgian social law. Lunch vouchers of 8 euros per working day are included and can be used in grocery stores and most restaurants. Relocation expenses are not covered.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Belgium. MPI Europe is not able to provide visa applications and work permits. Only applicants who have eligibility to work in Belgium will be considered for this position.

MPI Europe is committed to recruiting and supporting interns who reflect the breadth of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives in the countries where it works. As such, the Institute is committed to making sure that interns and staff members of all backgrounds work in an inclusive environment with equity and access for all.

Interested candidates should also send their CV, cover letter (max. 1 page), and a solely authored, non‑edited writing sample to [e-mail]. Please save each file under a clear filename, for example “CV Firstname Lastname MPIE Internship.”

Please make sure to use the following subject line in the email: “MPIE Internship Application Firstname Lastname.”

Due to the large number of applicants, only those being considered for the position will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Whether as migrant‑sending or migrant‑receiving locations—or both—many countries have rich, complex international and internal migration histories. MPI's online journal, the Migration Information Source, offers profiles of more than 70 nations. Written by leading scholars, these profiles delve into countries' migration histories, demographics, policymaking, and more.