APPLICATION CODE: EUPSO 2025 – Alumni Internship Application

The EU Programme Support Office (EUPSO) of the European Commission is offering a summer internship opportunity for three (3) dedicated alumni of the EU Scholarship Programme. The selected interns will work at EUPSO, closely following the work of the European Commission, particularly in the implementation of the Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community. This call is open exclusively to EUSP Alumni.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the priorities of EUPSO, namely the implementation of the Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community and the “Green Line” Regulation

• Following the work and shadowing dedicated programme managers in three of EUPSO’s sections

• Participating in meetings and events on issues related to the Cyprus settlement and drafting notes from these gatherings

• Taking part in project visits with programme managers

• Writing notes and background papers on the Cyprus settlement and other politically relevant issues for EUPSO

Candidate Profile

• Being an EUSP alumni from one of the past three academic years (2022/23, 2023/24, or 2024/25); applications from non-alumni will not be considered

• Current bachelor’s or master’s student, preferably studying in fields such as Communications, International Relations, Political Science, European Union Studies, Law, Development Studies, History, Sociology, Peace and Conflict Studies, or Economics

• Strong organisational and research skill

• Detail-oriented and accountable

• Proficient in MS Office

• Able to work both independently and collaboratively with a positive attitude

• Open to learning, with a commitment to professional and personal development

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in both Turkish and English

Application Materials

• CV (PDF)

• Motivation letter (max. 500 words)

Internship Period & Conditions

• Internship period: 30 June – 25 July (4 weeks)

• Working hours: 20 hours per week

• Location EU Programme Support Office in Nicosia

• Remuneration: This is a paid internship.

• Certificate: Official “EU Scholarship Programme Internship Completion Certificate” upon completion

How to Apply

•  Application deadline: 12 June 2025, 23:59 (GMT+2)

• Send your CV and motivation letter with the subject line “ EUPSO 2025 – Alumni Internship Application” to eusp-alumni-cyprus@goethe.de