IEEP is seeking a student to join our Strategic Partnerships and Engagement Team from November, 2026 for 12 weeks.

Position Title: Student Placement, Strategic Partnerships and Engagement Department 

• Location: In-person with hybrid arrangements – at least 2 days a week in the office / on-site in Brussels (Rue du Commerce 72, 1040 Bruxelles, Belgium) 
• Duration: 12 weeks (3 months) – or to be agreed upon university’s requirements 
• Commitment: full-time (38hours/week – 9.00-17.35) – or to be agreed upon university’s requirements 
• Start Date: as soon as possible from November 2026 
• End date: Flexible upon university’s requirements 
• Applications process: applications considered on a rolling basis 

The Strategic Partnerships and Engagement Team (SPE) is a horizontal team at IEEP, working on a number of themes supporting outreach and coordination with the different IEEP thematic programs. Among others, this includes engagement with relevant stakeholder and external relations to support work on policies related to climate change, agriculture and land use, biodiversity and ecosystems, circular economy, sustainable trade.

In particular, successful internship applicant will join the Strategic Partnerships and Engagement Team, which coordinates IEEP membership network (Think Sustainable Europe network). This internship opportunity would thus provide an excellent opportunity for hands-on learning from a horizontal perspective with possibility for in-depth work on more specific topics when appropriate. 

Internship Description / Main Activities 

The successful applicant will support the work of the SPE team, in particular of the IEEP Partnership officer and TSE membership network coordinator, as follows:  

• Support with the coordination of meetings of TSE Working groups and other meetings (e.g. TSE Executive Directors’ meetings) 

• Support with the creation and publications of the TSE news digest: monthly TSE newsletter with relevant news from TSE members and political updates from Brussels relevant to the network of members  

• Support with the coordination of TSE members’ contributions to Think2030 high-level events.  

• Support with the organisation of IEEP events, especially Think2030 conferences and as part of the IEEP projects’ deliverables (e.g. stakeholders engagement under Horizon projects) 

• Support with the mapping of and outreach to IEEP external partners  

• Doing background research for blogs, briefings, Power Point presentations, newsletter, articles, concept notes and high-level meetings;  

Educational Objectives:  

• Understanding EU environmental policymaking — gaining insights into how sustainability policies are developed, negotiated, and communicated at the EU level.  

• Developing professional skills in policy research, and stakeholder coordination within a leading European think tank.  

• Learning to translate scientific and policy content into accessible communications for diverse audiences.  

• Experiencing network and partnership management, including cross-organizational collaboration within a European policy context.  

• Building knowledge across environmental policy domains, including climate, agriculture, biodiversity, and circular economy.  

• Strengthening organizational and digital communication abilities, including use of tools like Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and social media for policy outreach.  

Benefits: 

• Gain hands-on experience in non-profit communications  

• Work closely with a passionate and supportive team  

• Opportunity to network with a variety of environmental experts  

• Opportunity to learn about the functioning of the European policy making and the of science in policymaking processes  

• Flexible work hours and potential for remote work  

Further details can be found here

Application process 

If you believe your profile matches the specifications above and you are eager to contribute to IEEP’s work, please send your CV and a short cover letter (maximum one page) to recruitment@ieep.eu, clearly marking the subject of the email: “IEEP – November Student placement Strategic team” 

Application deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates are therefore encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible. 

The anticipated start date is November, 2026. Given the expected high level of interest, we regret that we may not be able to respond individually to all applicants. Only shortlisted candidates may be contacted.  IEEP is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to inclusion, diversity and equality throughout our recruitment process.