Internship: EU–China Research Assistant
The Institute for China–Europe Studies (ICES) is seeking a research assistant intern. We are
looking for a motivated and skilled intern to join our team in Brussels. This position is
ideal for postgraduate students with a strong interest in international affairs, particularly
in EU–China relations and policy research.
Starting date: October 1, 2025
Duration: 6 months, with a possibility of extension
Contract type: Convention d’Immersion Professionelle (CIP)
with a monthly allowance
Location: Brussels, on-site (with occasional local remote
work flexibility)
Responsibilities:
- Researching EU–China related developments and issues
- Writing op-eds or commentaries on subjects relevant to our work
- Supporting the organisation of events and activities
- Contributing to the production of ICES newsletters
- Supporting the content creation for the ICES website and other social media channels
- Assisting with communication and outreach tasks
- Other duties relating to the daily operation
Requirements:
- Postgraduate degree in International Relations, Law, Political Science, Economics, Climate
Governance, Maritime Affairs or Ocean Science/Governance, or equivalent
- Demonstrated interest in EU–China studies and knowledge of China-related issues and European
affairs
- Strong organisational skills, reliability, multitasking ability, and autonomy
- Previous research experience preferred
- Excellent written and oral skills in English; proficiency in French and/or Chinese is an
asset
- Availability for six months, full-time and on-site
We are looking forward to receiving your application, which should include a letter of
motivation, CV and relevant degree certificates (sent as a single PDF document), by August 22, 2025, 12:00 p.m. (CEST), to info@ices-eu.org.