Internship Programme SPRING 2027 – Regular Call for Applications

Date: (25-09-2026)

SPRING 2027 – REGULAR CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

2 PAID POSITIONS

SPRING INTERNSHIP PERIOD
01 FEB 2027 – 30 JUN 2027
Duration: 5 months

€600 MONTHLY STIPEND (exempt from taxation)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15 NOVEMBER 2026

INTERNSHIP TOPICS

* Wildfire Risk Management Enhancing Environmental Resilience and Disaster Response
* Network Governance and Public Sector Business Continuity
* Manufactured Migration in the Hybrid Warfare

GROUP 1 — ONE TOPIC PER GROUP / ONE MENTOR

* Inter-Organisational Cooperation for Resilience in Crisis Prevention and Management
* Collaboration and Innovation for Crisis Prevention and Management Capabilities
* Governance of Collaborative Capability Development

GROUP 2 — ONE TOPIC PER GROUP / ONE MENTOR

* The Role of Urban Infrastructure and Megacities in Modern Crisis Management
* Public-Private Partnerships in Disaster Response
* Social Media and Disinformation Simulation during Crises
* Gamification in Crisis Management Training

Two paid internship positions are offered. For the topic groups above, one mentor is available for one topic per group. The listed topics do not represent additional positions.

WHO CAN APPLY?

Citizens of NATO member states or NATO partner nations (exceptions may be considered case-by-case with CMDR COE Director approval).
Graduate or final-year undergraduate students and recent graduates in relevant fields.
Strong interest in crisis management and disaster response, with motivation to contribute to CMDR COE’s work.
Further details on eligibility are available here: Eligibility Criteria.

SELECTION PROCESS

Eligibility screening & shortlisting
Interviews & final selection
Notification of applicants
Applications are assessed by the CMDR COE Internship Programme Selection Committee on merit, relevance of qualifications and the Centre’s operational needs. Final acceptance is subject to a suitable mentor and available operational resources.

APPLICATION PACKAGE

All applications should include:

Cover letter (maximum one page), including motivation, preferred topic(s), research proposal, expectations and any other relevant information.
1–3 recommendation letters from an academic or professional institution.
CV, preferably in EUROPASS format.
Diploma in the relevant field or proof of enrolment.
Proof of English language proficiency.
Short essay (1–2 pages) on a topic related to CMDR COE and listed in this call.
Any required declarations/information for eligibility and security purposes.

HOW TO APPLY?

Submit your application package by email to: office@cmdrcoe.org

Please include in the subject line: “Internship application” + your first and last name.

CONTACT

Officer of Primary Responsibility:
COL Dobril RADOSLAVOV, Tel.: +359 292 24 733

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