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Internship & Research Programme

CENERS-K offers an internship and research programme for students, young researchers and early-career professionals.

Internship & Research Programme

CENERS-K offers an Internship and Research Programme for students, young researchers and early-career professionals with an interest in defence studies, geopolitics, international relations and regional security.

Who Can Apply

  • Post-graduate and doctoral students in political science, international relations, security studies or related fields
  • Graduates with a demonstrable interest in South Asian or Indo-Pacific strategic affairs
  • Young professionals from defence, civil services or research backgrounds
  • Doctoral candidates working on North-East India, South Asia or Indo-Pacific themes

What You Will Do

  • Assist in research for CENERS-K publications and event proceedings
  • Contribute to the Calcutta Journal of Global Affairs (CJGA)
  • Support organisation of seminars, round tables and public lectures
  • Develop your own analytical writing under mentorship from senior fellows
  • Attend CENERS-K events and contribute to seminar reports

Duration and Format

Internships typically run for 2–3 months and are available in both in-person (Kolkata) and remote formats. Stipend information is available on application.

How to Apply

Please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a 500-word statement of interest:

Apply for Internship Programme →

Research Programme

In addition to the internship, CENERS-K runs a Research Programme that allows scholars to work on independent research projects under the guidance of senior CENERS-K fellows. Research outputs may be published in the CJGA or as CENERS-K working papers.

Download Research Programme PDF →

Contact

For queries about the Internship or Research Programme, contact:
Email: info@ceners-k.com
Phone: +91 98307 46150

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