Call for Applications

There are two types of application for CMDR COE internship programme:

1. Regular application - an application submitted by a candidate in response to an officially announced CMDR COE internship call. Such applications are paid, in accordance with the conditions specified in the respective call for applications. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the call and submit all required documentation within the established deadline. All regular applications are evaluated by the CMDR COE Selection Committee based on merit, relevance of qualifications, and the Centre’s operational needs. Final acceptance is subject to the identification and approval of a suitable mentor and the availability of the Centre’s operational resources. Financial arrangements, where applicable, are governed by the provisions specified in the respective internship call and relevant CMDR COE regulations.

2. Spontaneous application - an application submitted by a candidate outside the scheduled calls for CMDR COE internships. Such applications shall be considered unpaid by default and must clearly specify the proposed research topic or area of contribution. Eligibility and the Centre’s capacity to host the candidate are assessed by the CMDR COE Selection Committee on a case-by-case basis. Acceptance of a spontaneous application requires the prior approval of a suitable mentor and the availability of the Centre’s operational resources. Any exception regarding financial support is subject to the provisions governing paid internships. If you decide to follow this path - wright to the e-mails in the contacts section.

NOTE: Re-application - an intern who has demonstrated significant value to CMDR COE activities and wishes to apply for a subsequent intake may do so, subject to the availability of an open internship position. Such applications shall be treated as spontaneous applications and assessed in accordance with the standard selection procedures.  In such cases, the established eligibility criteria have to be fully applicable. The re-application is limited to only one additional term.

The availability of stipends is subject to Internship Selection Committee decisions and Director approval.