We accept students currently enrolled in a master’s program. We are looking for highly motivated, self-driven interns who are interested in migration- and integration research as well as artistic research. The working language is English. The internship is unpaid but students will receive academic credits.
This interdisciplinary internship will offer a dynamic experience where the intern will be engaging in various tasks at both CGM and within the project Thingstigate at HDK-Valand.
Examples of tasks:
- Assist in coordinating and facilitating workshops and seminars
- Assist within various research projects with e.g. literature reviews
- Assist in participatory art sessions and public workshops
- Assist in web-based work
- Simple administrative tasks
The intern will be physically located with Thingstigate at HDK-Valand and be co-supervised by senior staff from both HDK-Valand and CGM.
During the internship the student will develop academic as well we organizational skills, get an insight into academic work in practice, build an academic network, and attain knowledge on migration related topics and artistic research, in particular the connection between art-migration. The intern will also have the opportunity to participate in research seminars and other activities organized by CGM, HDK-Valand and by other departments at the University.
Length of the internship
We prioritize internships of 10 weeks of longer. Your internship can be full time or part time (minimum 50%), depending on your preferences.
General qualifications
To be eligible for an internship at CGM you need to be:
- enrolled in a Master program.
- fluent in oral and written English. Swedish-knowledge is an asset but not a requirement.
- proactive and independent
- analytical and structured
- interested in migration and integration research as well as in art and design
Application
We accept applications for Spring 2024 and Autumn 2024. We receive applications on an ongoing basis so don't wait to submit your application
Applications should be sent to: globalmigration@cgm.gu.se
Applications should include your CV, letter of presentation/motivation (max 1 page), and a writing sample from your ongoing or previous studies.
If we think you might be suitable for an internship, we would like to meet you in person and discuss how we can best accommodate you at CGM.
If you have any questions, please contact us via email.
Important notes
We get many requests, but can only accept a few interns each semester.
We cannot accept interns during the summer months (mid June to mid august).
We cannot offer paid internships or help with accommodation.
We do not have the capacity to supervise theses.
Please note that all decisions are made at the discretion of CGM and are final. As this is an unpaid internship, final decisions cannot be appealed.
