The Czech Centres offer university students professional internships both at the headquarters and abroad.

Abroad, the Czech Centres welcomed mainly students from colleges and universities involved in Erasmus - an internship, which allows for obtaining a grant from which students pay the most necessary costs for accommodation and food.

What are Czech Centres?

The Czech Centres are a contributory organisation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic.

They are an integral part of Czech foreign policy and a key cultural diplomacy tool. They operate within the public diplomacy domain, whose mission is to promote and support the good reputation of Czechia abroad and to strengthen cultural relations between countries. The Czech Centres are a cultural institute understanding culture in its broadest sense.

Who can apply?

• students of Czech or foreign universities
• individual applicants if this internship is in the interest of the Czech Centres

Currently Offered Internship Opportunities:

You can view the currently offered internship opportunities here: CZ / EN

For more information about the internships, see the website HERE.

International education programme organized by the University of Warsaw in collaboration with the Business School, University of Sussex. The programme is designed for students interested in the application of Artificial Intelligence in business and finance.

All classes will be delivered in English by an international team of academic teachers from the University of Warsaw (Poland) and the Business School of the University of Sussex (UK).

Date: 1-12 September, 2025

• Classes will be held on-site in the buildings of the Faculty of Economic Sciences of the University of Warsaw.
• The course will also include an introductory/leveling asynchronous part (online platform) before the start of in-person classes.

Application Deadline: 10 August, 2025

Financial Support: one-time financial support of 7,250 PLN for the duration of the Program (14 days), where: ⎯ 2,000 PLN for travel (both ways); ⎯ 75 PLN/day – stipend ⎯ 300 PLN/day – living and accommodation costs.

Cost:

• Expenses such as accommodation, visa and health care are the responsibility of the participants.
• The issuance of a diploma in the form of a micro-credential is free of charge.

What does the programme offer?

• an innovative programme in the field of AI and finance,
• participation in a summer school (2025 or 2026),
• classes with experts from leading academic institutions,
• a certificate of completion (micro credential),
• financial support

Programme focus areas:

• Machine learning and AI fundamentals,
• AI applications in financial and geospatial data analysis,
• Explainable AI (XAI) techniques,
• Automation of business processes,
• Ethical and legal aspects of AI,
• Programming and data science tools.

The programme is open to:

• undergraduate students in their 3rd year
• students of master’s studies
• students of long-cycle Master's degree programs, in their 3rd year or later

Further information about the course is available on the website HERE.

Placement in Portugal (PiP for short) specialises in facilitating international traineeships for recent graduates and young professionals. Through its international traineeship programme, the organisation helps candidates find internship placements in Portugal that align with their qualifications, academic background, and personal preferences.

With an extensive network of contacts, the organisation maintains a broad database of internship opportunities across various sectors, both in Portuguese and international companies.

In addition to placement services, the organisation offers comprehensive support to selected interns before and during their internship period. This includes assistance with administrative procedures (such as signing Traineeship Agreements) as well as practical relocation support (e.g. help with finding accommodation, Portuguese language courses, etc.).

The majority of Erasmus traineeship placements offered are unpaid, with only a limited number providing financial compensation. Therefore, interns are generally expected to secure their own funding—typically through an Erasmus+ traineeship grant or another external financial source.

For more information about available traineeship opportunities, please see the link HERE.

The Czech Republic and UNDP are long-standing partners with cooperation dating back to the late 1990s. In 2018, the UNDP and the Czech Republic entered the next stage of collaboration – the Czech-UNDP Partnership for SDGs.

The main goal of the Czech-UNDP Partnership for SDGs is to bring Czech expertise and innovative solutions for SDGs to partner countries - Moldova, Georgia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Zambia, Ethiopia and Cambodia.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Team Leader of the UNDP IRH Partnership Team and under the direct guidance of the Project Analyst of the Czech-UNDP Partnership for SDGs, the intern will undertake the following tasks:

• Support in preparation, administration and evaluation of the Challenge Fund call for proposals including communication with innovators);
• Support visibility and communication of Czech-UNDP Partnership for SDGs project including visibility and communication strategy;
• Administration of project website and social media;
• Preparation of articles and other communication material;
• Inputs for reporting, including donor reporting, evaluations;
• Support collecting sorting and analysing project data;
• Contribute to the organization and coordination of meetings;
• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Competencies

• Excellent relationship management, communication, and analytic skills.
• A well-organized individual with the ability to multi-task;
• A team player: the ability to work productively and effectively with others.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Applicants to the UNDP internship program must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher);
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent).
• Have graduated with a university degree in fields such as international relations/Political science or related fields, and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation.
• Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.

Experience:

• Previous related work experience in a national or an international entity would be an asset but not required.
• Experience in development work is an asset but not required.

Language skills:

• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Czech language knowledge is an asset.

Learning:

The intern will develop a good overview of partnership work, project management and communications and a basic understanding of relevant UNDP concepts.

Financial Issues:

• Interns receive a monthly stipend of USD 279.16 (for Türkiye offices) according to UN rules.
• Any additional internship-related costs must be covered by the nominating institution, related institution, government, or the student.
• The student is responsible for arranging travel, accommodation, and other expenses.
• Selected candidates must submit an official letter from their university confirming enrollment in a graduate-level degree programme.
• Selected interns must provide proof of valid medical and life/accident insurance for the internship location.
• Internships must be a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 6 months.
• UNDP does not cover costs related to accidents, illness, or death during the internship.
• Interns are not considered staff members and cannot officially represent UNDP.
• Interns must arrange their own visa and residence documents in advance.

Application Deadline: 10 August 2025

Job Schedule: Full time, for 6 months

Location: UNDP Regional Hub, Istanbul, Türkiye

Start date: flexible, ideally at your earliest convenience

For more information about the intership, check the website HERE.

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