Development Economics Internship at the Nordic Africa Institute

The Nordic Africa Institute (NAI) offers a valuable internship opportunity in Development Economics aimed at graduate-level candidates interested in applied research on African socioeconomic challenges. The 20-week internship provides an interdisciplinary environment to engage with ongoing projects addressing themes such as inclusive and sustainable growth, poverty and inequality reduction, and the economic implications of climate change. Interns gain hands-on experience supporting research activities, literature reviews, data handling, policy brief drafting, and project documentation, with mentorship from senior researchers and opportunities to publish and present their work.

Mentorship from senior researchers; hands-on research experience; opportunities to publish and present; network with academics, policymakers, and practitioners from Africa and the Nordic countries.

Candidates must be enrolled in or recently graduated from Master’s programs in economics, development studies, political economy, environmental sciences, or related fields, with quantitative and analytical abilities and fluency in English.

Apply online by October 26, 2025.