SIPRI Internships 2026

Applications are now open for SIPRI Internships 2026, offering early-career professionals an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in international peace, security, and development work. These internships are based in Stockholm and will run from mid-July/August to mid-December 2026.

📖 About SIPRI Internships

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute is providing five full-time internship opportunities. Interns will work within a globally respected research institute, contributing to meaningful projects and gaining valuable professional experience.

🎯 Benefits of SIPRI Internships

During the internship, participants will:

• Gain hands-on experience in planning and management support.
• Learn about tasks related to operations, administration, partnership coordination, and logistics.
• Support a major conference on peace and development.
• Build expertise in multimedia content production, visual communications, and designing social media materials aligned with SIPRI’s visual identity.
• Collaborate in a professional multicultural setting.
• Be exposed to diverse partners and stakeholders.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To make the most of this internship, candidates should ideally:

• Be part of a university internship scheme (or connected to an organization), have insurance through that university/organization, and have a contact person (e.g., an educational facilitator).
• Be currently studying or have recently completed studies, preferably in areas such as management, events, international relations, political sciences, development studies, or communication.
• Have a strong interest in SIPRI’s work and international processes related to conflict, peace dynamics, and development.
• Possess previous experience in coordination work in international contexts, processing information, organizing events, and interacting with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Be fluent in written and spoken English (proficiency in Swedish is considered an asset).
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, a collaborative mindset, and openness to learning.
• Be proficient in using software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and social media platforms.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 10 May, 2026
• To apply, visit the official application website.

🌟 Contact Information

For further details, visit the official SIPRI website or reach out to their contact team for inquiries.

• Gaining hand-on experience in supporting planning and management.
• Learn about tasks related to operations, administration, partnership coordination and logistics.
• Gaining hands-on experience in supporting a major conference on peace and development.
• Building professional expertise in multimedia content production, visual communications and designing social media materials aligned with SIPRI’s visual identity.
• Experience team collaboration in a professional multicultural setting.
• Exposure to diverse partners and stakeholders.