Call for Applications


The CMDR COE usually offers 4 (four) paid internships per year in two regular intakes – Spring and Autumn. Depending on needs and in relation to specific projects, special calls may also be published.    

 


 

2026 Calls:


Selection for the Spring/Augtumn iteration is OPEN!

 

The CMDR COE Internship Programme topics:



 

 

 

GENERIC TIMELINE:

 

STAGE 1 

TIMELINE NOTIFICATIONS 

ONLINE APPLICATION 

All applications should consist of the following:

a. Filled-in online application form in accordance with requirements;

b. At least one, but no more than three, recommendation letters from an

academic or professional institution;

c. A one-page Cover Letter including: 1) motivation for undergoing an internship; 2) preferences and a research proposal on a topic of interest; 3) expectations of the internship; 4) any other information considered relevant for the selection process.

d. CV, preferably EUROPASS - the European standardized model.

e. PDF file of their diploma in the relevant field or proof of enrolment.

f. Proof of language proficiency.

 

f. Short essay (1-2 pages) on a topic related to CMDR COE, and listed in the call for application.

Opens: 15 MAY 2025 

 

Closes: 02 NOV 2025 

 

ELIGIBILITY / PRE-SELECTION 

 

Shortlisting 

Notifications by 07 NOV 2025

STAGE 2 

TIMELINE NOTIFICATIONS 

 

SELECTION 

(Interviews) 

 

Final decision on selection 

Interview period: 07 – 13 NOV 2025 

Notifications by 19 NOV 2025 

 

 SPRING INTERNSHIP PERIOD: 

 

01 FEB 2026 – 30 JUN 2026 

 

 AUTUMN INTERNSHIP PERIOD: 

 

01 SEP 2026 – 31 JAN 2027 

 

DURATION 

 

5 MONTHS 

 

POC:

 

Event Officer of Primary Responsibility, LTC Angel ALEKSANDROV, tel.: +359 292 24 733, email address:  angel.aleksandrov@cmdrcoe.org

 

 

Interns are entitled to a exempted from taxation monthly stipend of 480 EURO;

 

Both selected and non-selected interns will be informed of the Selection Committee's final decision via e-mail NLT 19 NOV 2025.

NOTE: As part of a Cooperation Agreement with the Bulgarian National Defence College (NDC), the CMDR COE provides NDC students (Master's level) with the opportunity to join the CMDR COE in fulfilling their mandatory (degree) 2-week practical assignment. The latter does not constitute an internship as per the CMDR COE Internship Programme Policy. 

 

STAGE 1 

 

TIMELINE NOTIFICATIONS 

ONLINE APPLICATION 

Application form; Recommendation letter(s); Cover letter 

Opens: 15 SEP 2024 

 

Closes: 01 NOV 2024 

 

ELIGIBILITY / PRE-SELECTION 

 

Shortlisting 

Notifications: 08 NOV 2024 

 

STAGE 2 

 

TIMELINE NOTIFICATIONS 

 

SELECTION 

(Interviews) 

 

Final decision on selection 

Interview period: 08 – 12 NOV 2024 

Notifications (internship offer) by 15 NOV 2024 

 

 SPRING INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME: 

 

01 FEB 2025 – 30 JUN 2025 

 

 AUTUMN INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME: 

 

01 SEP 2025 – 31 JAN 2026 

 

DURATION 

 

5 MONTHS 



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