Sintef

Trondheim

The SINTEF Brussels office is looking for a student intern for the spring of 2026. The call is open to candidates in MA programs that require student internships and students with a completed BA in European Studies, Political Studies, Social Sciences, Economics or any other relevant studies in the autumn of 2025.
SINTEF is one of Europe's largest independent research organizations with top-level international expertise in technology, natural sciences, medicine, and social sciences.
As a student intern in our SINTEF Brussels office, you will gain experience working with the SINTEF Brussels office staff in assisting SINTEF to promote participation in EU-funded research initiatives. You will learn about the EU's framework program for research and innovation, Horizon Europe. Furthermore, you will support the activities of SINTEF in its Norwegian and European networks.
Activities that you could expect to include:
<ul><li>Work-related to monitoring Horizon Europe and other relevant EU initiatives</li><li>Participation in relevant meetings and conferences</li><li>Participation in working groups meetings of relevant networks where the office is part</li><li>Communication tasks, like writing of newsletters, policy briefs etc.</li><li>Support in organization of SINTEF events in Brussels, as well as other administrative tasks</li><li>Support the work of SINTEF staff members on topics such as policy, strategy and research</li></ul>
The trainee is expected to work independently, under the guidance of a staff member when needed. As the trainee will be part of the office's regular working routine, further activities could occur on the spot- during their assignment to the office's staff. A strong background in written communication is a prerequisite. Oral and writing knowledge in Norwegian and English is a prerequisite.
Duration of the traineeship:
The duration of the traineeship is January 2026 - June 2026. We are looking for candidates that can hold the position for the whole proposed duration of the traineeship.
Compensation:
Financially, students from Norwegian universities are eligible for Lånekassen and Erasmus+ funding. However, SINTEF's Brussels Office also offer an allowance of 17927 NOK per month. SINTEF will also cover travel-espenses to/from Brussels at the start and end of the internship period.

Call for applications: Student intern at the SINTEF Brussels Office