European Union - Latin America and the Caribbean Foundation (EU-LAC Foundation) - Internships

The European Union - Latin America and the Caribbean Foundation (EU-LAC Foundation) has he aim of the Foundation is to transform and adapt the strategic partnership between the European Union, Latin America and the Caribbean -adopted in 1999 - into a strengthened and visible reality where the respective societies in both these regions can actively participate.

Formal/mandatory requirements for applicants:

• All applicants must be university students who are citizens of the European Union (EU), Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).
• Applicants must be enrolled in an academic programme, up to the date of the end of the internship period;
• The study programme must contain the completion of an internship or foresee a requirement to acquire professional experience*;
• Eligible candidates must be studying at Master's level or be in the final year of their Bachelor's degree;
• Eligible disciplines are: Political Science, International Relations, Diplomacy, European and/or Latin American Studies, Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Economic Sciences, Sustainable Development, Development Cooperation, Communication, Public Affairs and information, Journalism, Media Studies and Digital Marketing.
• Professional proficiency in English and Spanish. Knowledge of German and other languages of the Foundation's membership would be an asset.

Expected requirements:

• Demonstrate, in the motivation letter, knowledge, practical experience and/or interest in EU-LAC relations.
• Demonstrate in the curriculum advanced competences in:
  • analysis, research, and formulation of texts,
  • database management (bibliographic, Excel format, web page)
  • knowledge in the area and tools of communication (web page, social media, newsletters, blogs, photo and video design and editing software, mass mailing platforms) 
  • knowledge of operating systems (Ms Office, Mac, Firefox), software and programmes relevant to the implementation of projects and activities (Google Analytics, Zoom/WebEx/Teams, Google Surveys/Survey Monkey)
  • experience in teamwork, especially in a multicultural and multilingual environment.

Internship conditions

Since the internships take place in Hamburg, students from Latin America and the Caribbean who are currently enrolled in this region must take care of the entry visa regulations well in advance at the respective German embassy in their home country. The EU-LAC Foundation is not responsible for the issuing of visas.  

Due to travel restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, students must prove, prior to application, the possibility to travel to Hamburg.

Students must cover the cost of travel from their place of origin to Hamburg, as well as take care of their visa arrangements or any other travel-related requirements. Once selected, they will be given important information on how to organise their stay in the city.

Each student intern will receive a stipend of €538 per full month, to contribute to their accommodation, food and local transport costs in Hamburg. In case the beginning and/or the end of the internship does not cover the full month, these months will be paid proportionally to the days worked.

The selected students may, at the same time, apply for external scholarships in coordination with the responsible unit of their university, provided that availability as a full-time intern (8 hours per day) is guaranteed.