Research intern – 2026

We have now closed applications for internship positions for the period September 2025 to February 2026. Please do not apply for this period.

Main responsibilities

• Assist in the design and implementation of research methodologies, including surveys, interviews, and focus groups;
• Collect, organise, and analyse both quantitative and qualitative data;
• Conduct desk research and literature reviews to support ongoing studies;
• Help prepare reports, policy briefs, and visual presentations of findings with supervision of the Communications Department;
• Contribute to the monitoring of EU policies relevant to culture, creativity, and related sectors

Profile

• Final-stage Master’s student or recent graduate in Political Science, European Studies, Sociology, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field;
• Strong knowledge of research methods, both quantitative (e.g., surveys, statistics) and qualitative (e.g., interviews, thematic analysis)
• Basic experience with tools such as Excel, SPSS, Stata, NVivo, or similar is an asset
• Excellent command of English; other European languages are a plus;
• Familiarity with EU policy and institutions, particularly in the field of culture and the creative economy;
• Analytical mindset, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently;
• Comfortable working in a small, fast-paced, and international team.

What we offer

• Hands-on research experience in Brussels within a dynamic and multidisciplinary team
• Opportunity to contribute to real-world policy and cultural projects at the EU level
• Exposure to a wide variety of topics (audiovisual, performing arts, heritage, media, etc.)
• Development of professional skills in data analysis, research communication, and policy insight
• A monthly stipend to support living expenses

How to apply

The next intake will be for internships starting in March 2026 (6 months, full-time). Applications for the March 2026 intake will open in December 2025. Please wait until then to apply.

Apply by email at info@keanet.eu and submit in one PDF file with the following elements:

• CV in English (max. 2 pages)
• Motivation letter in English (max. 1 page and a half), highlighting relevant working experience.

Due to the high volume of applicants only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.