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:
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STAGE 1 |
TIMELINE NOTIFICATIONS |
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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
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ELIGIBILITY / PRE-SELECTION
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Shortlisting |
Notifications by 07 NOV 2025 |
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STAGE 2 |
TIMELINE NOTIFICATIONS |
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SELECTION (Interviews)
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Final decision on selection |
Interview period: 07 – 13 NOV 2025 Notifications by 19 NOV 2025 |
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SPRING INTERNSHIP PERIOD:
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01 FEB 2026 – 30 JUN 2026 |
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AUTUMN INTERNSHIP PERIOD:
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01 SEP 2026 – 31 JAN 2027 |
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DURATION
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5 MONTHS |
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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.
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STAGE 1
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TIMELINE NOTIFICATIONS |
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ONLINE APPLICATION |
Application form; Recommendation letter(s); Cover letter |
Opens: 15 SEP 2024
Closes: 01 NOV 2024
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ELIGIBILITY / PRE-SELECTION
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Shortlisting |
Notifications: 08 NOV 2024 |
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STAGE 2
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TIMELINE NOTIFICATIONS |
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SELECTION (Interviews)
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Final decision on selection |
Interview period: 08 – 12 NOV 2024 Notifications (internship offer) by 15 NOV 2024 |
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SPRING INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:
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01 FEB 2025 – 30 JUN 2025 |
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AUTUMN INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:
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01 SEP 2025 – 31 JAN 2026 |
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DURATION
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5 MONTHS |
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