Internships

Wishing to be a contributor to Europe's academic development, future professionals and researchers may now apply for a range of highly competitive, fully funded fellowships for the 2025-26 cycle. Following an exceptional interest in programs this year, Opportunities Corner has investigated a comprehensive list of best fellowships in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, the Netherlands, Ireland, France, and others. International applicants in various areas of study and stages in their career are qualified for these fellowships, an opportunity to conduct research at the top European universities and institutions.

Fellowships last from 1-12 months and are generously funded—a competitive salary, travel, accommodation, health insurance, and living allowances. For others, it is not just access to some of the best research environments in the world; it is a cultural experience in the very heart of Europe as well.

Awards include the University of Bonn International Fellowship (Germany), a 12-day sponsored visit, and the KWI International Fellowship (Germany), granting a six-month residency. Switzerland offers the EPFL CYD Fellowship and the ETH Postdoctoral Fellowship to conduct pioneering technological research, while Austria's ISTA Postdoctoral Program and IWM Digital Humanism Fellowship offer interdisciplinary research. 

Certainly, Leiden University (Netherlands) offers the Asia in the World Fellowship for social science and humanities professionals, and the UK Commonwealth Professional Fellowship supports mid-career professionals for up to three months. Every programme has specific deadlines, between the 20th of August and October 17, 2025, and applicants are requested to carefully read timelines and criteria. However, there is a difference with respect to eligibility, but there is overall eligibility for researchers and professionals who have a good academic record and have shown potential to contribute in their respective fields.

From STEM fields to social sciences, these fellowships are not merely about finance—these are gateways to global collaboration, intellectual thought leadership, and career fast-tracking in the long term. For researchers and professionals prepared to step up their work on an EU stage, this can be transformative

Do you wish to see the Northern Lights? This can turn out to be your dream realized if you are one of the lucky ones attending Youth Leadership Forum 2025 in Iceland! Application forms are released for HKH Arctic Youth Leadership Forum 2025 in Reykjavik, Iceland. It's a very good opportunity for young participants who are interested in climate change. Both HKH and the Arctic are cold. But in the wake of climate change, HKH is warming double the world average and the Arctic warming nearly four times more. Both these places' rapid rate of warming are critically impacting the homesteads, culture, and future of the people. Under the forum, the HKH and Arctic youth will meet and exchange and discuss and discuss and work together to come up with ways of addressing the issue of climate change. The costs of all will be fully catered for, including travel, lodging, and attendance fees. Details About HKH Arctic Youth Leadership Forum 2025 in Iceland

Host Country: Iceland

Location: Reykjavik

Organized by: ICIMOD and Arctic Circle

Dates: October 2025

Number of Participants: 12

Benefits: Fully Funded

Deadline: 12th August 2025

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Financial Benefits

The Program Includes:

Return Airfare Tickets.

Accommodation.

Participation Cost.

Duration

The forum is an online session of one year with a conclusive offline event in October 2025.

Eligible Countries

HKH–Arctic Youth Leadership Forum will be represented by the 12 HKH and Arctic country delegates. Member countries are:

HKH Countries:

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

China

India

Myanmar

Nepal

Pakistan

Arctic Nations:

Canada

Denmark (particular Greenland, autonomous Danish territory)

Finland

Iceland

Norway

Russia (Russian Federation)

Sweden

United States (particular Alaska)

Eligibility Criteria

Age: You should be between 19 to 35 years of age.

Citizenship: You should be a citizen of an HKH (Hindu Kush Himalaya) or an Arctic nation.

Affiliation: You need to be affiliated to a youth organisation or program in the environment or climate.

Interest: You need to be demonstrated as having an interest in HKH and/or Arctic environmental and climatic concerns.

Leadership & Engagement: You need to be demonstrated as having leadership potential and volunteer work or working in climate.

Availability: You need to be available for 4–7 hours a month for a year.

Technical Requirements: You will need a laptop and a quiet internet connection.

Passport Expiry Date: Your passport should have at least six months of remaining life from October 2025.

Documents to be submitted:

CV

Endorsement Letter

Personal Statement

Video Pitch

Scan of Passport

First-ever-in-a-lifetime global cultural exchange experience is now available to young people all over the globe with the introduction of the Discover Canada Alberta 2026 Cultural Exchange Program, four-day cross-cultural learning and establishment of global citizenship activity. This will be held from May 26 to May 29, 2026, with Calgary, Banff, and Kananaskis as the home program, three mythical destinations of the Canadian province of Alberta.

Thirty students worldwide will be selected for this honor, 10 completely sponsored and 20 partially sponsored. The opportunity that does not demand any IELTS or TOEFL is a great chance for the individuals with interest in culture, nature, and narration to get to know Canada's multicultural identity and international status.

What's Included?

The experiences of free admission will include:

Roundtrip air travel

Accommodation

Food

Local excursions and guided hikes

Ground transfer

The sponsored job will include all of the above except for the flight.

Who Can Apply?

You should:

Be 18+ from around the globe

Be active on social media (photographers, videographers, and content creators requested)

Have prior traveling experience (desired, but not required)

Have a minimum amount of English (no certificate requested)

Deadline & Application

Applications must be in our hands by March 15, 2026, and application is USD 52 non-refundable. Organisers advise serious applicants to attempt only once since the selection procedure is competitive.

The program will be an international platform of peace building, sustainability, and understanding among cultures. Interested persons are invited to apply early and be part of a group of future global citizens.

In college life or shortly after graduation, students generally undergo an internship in a concerned industry to their course of study to gain field experience. It is for this purpose that internships have become such a rite of passage to a career.

There are so many websites now that are established to provide a variety of internships to individuals who are ready to earn some credits towards their college work, get into the workplace, or are simply going to acquire some experience with the plan to transition into a new career or profession.

The recent internship program by the government is also aimed at offering 1.25 lakh internships across the top 500 firms to expose and equip fresh graduates with much-needed skills. The government program will fill the industry gap and academic in gaps and create more employment opportunities.

But a few myths regarding internships discourage individuals from applying for a worthwhile experience. Therefore, it's necessary to dust off those myths and throw some light upon them so that people can make use of an internship to the best of their abilities. Following are some of such myths you should be aware of so that they do not keep you away from gaining the skills and experience needed:

Myth 1: All internships are unpaid

It is an era gone by when the students would earn experience in seclusion without receiving a stipend during an internship with an organisation. These days, most companies do not just give stipends but also other allowances like free cinema tickets and shopping vouchers to ensure that the interns receive some money as a return on their talent and skill. Particularly in sectors such as technology, finance, health and marketing, there is a clear trend towards that since it is easier for companies to recruit high performers in a competitive business context, and even retain them for full-time job openings. 

Myth 2: Internships are just for students

While internships are collectively promoted as a means of engaging college students, they are equally useful for career switchers or recent graduates. Generally, rather than accepting a first-level position with little scope for learning and focus on performance, people move in pursuit of an internship as a way of gaining the required expertise. Additionally, where a career shift is occurring, pivot internships become absolutely necessary in shaping a new career path.

The film "The Intern" is a perfect example of how there is no age limit when you are looking for an internship if you are willing to work and learn about your own abilities and new things.

Myth 3: Internships are all menial work

It surely is a prevalent myth that internships will leave you stuck behind your desk all day and running errands for your supervisor. In fact, organizations today look for intern who is superbly competent in one skill domain so they can deliver a lot to the success of a project. Possessing the much-sought technical, analytical, and communication skills is thus a game changer for anyone who wants to be employed as an intern at a respectable firm. Moreover, if you are able to prove your worth and deliver more than expected, then the employer might even offer you a permanent job.

Myth 4: Only corporate giants are worth interning at

Big corporations do have formal internship schemes but that does not stop you from getting a career in startups or small companies. Interns in small firms actually receive more visibility to tasks and responsibilities, which certainly works to their advantage in their budding careers. So rather than going ahead with a giant name in the industry, your aim should be to compromise on an organisation that aligns with your area of development and which can show you the needed skill set.

Myth 5: You should only apply for jobs with the same level as your degree

Yes, it is also highly helpful to look for internships that will be able to utilize your abilities and knowledge that you had acquired during your degree. But looking for opportunities in other industries is just as useful. Intershiping in other unrelated fields can provide you with additional skills, and this can make it easier for you to switch fields later if you want to. Apart from that, you can also gain transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills that will be useful in most industries.

Most importantly, internships at different levels will also make you more sure of your future career aspirations. For example, if you want to be a writer but mistakenly received a good internship in marketing, then you can do so and learn even more things and check if your career in marketing could bring more progress.

Stay for 30 Nights in Spain. Applications are now being accepted for the UNESCO Granada Literature Residency 2025 Programme. It is a Fully Funded One-Month Residency Programme. The Programme will run from November 3 to December 2, 2025. "Granada UNESCO City of Literature," a literary city special for literature designated by UNESCO. The Purpose of this program is to extend invitations to writers and literary translators from any country to participate in a one-month International Writers' Residency Program in Granada, Spain. This Program is presented by Granada's City Council (its municipal government) and by the University of Granada. There is no cost to apply, and all of the expenses are covered. The information about the program requirements, financial grants, and the application procedure is provided below.

Information About UNESCO Granada Literature Residency 2025 in Spain

Host Country: Spain

Location: University of Granada

Duration: 30 Days

Dates: November 3 - December 2, 2025

Benefits: Fully Funded

Deadline: 31st August 2025

Financial Benefits

The Program Includes:

Travel Expenses to/from Spain

Accommodation for 30 Nights

Meals of Full Time

Participation in Workshop/Activities.

Objective of the Program

This Program seeks to invite authors and literary translators of any country to participate in an International Writers in Residence Program.

For the purpose of interconnecting authors from Granada with authors from other countries.

To promote the authors interconnected with Granada and establish them as popular authors.

Develop the international culture of Granada.

To position Granada as a welcoming place for global creative talent.

Who are Literary translators

Literary translators are the people who translate creative works like novels, poetry, plays, and short stories from one language to another and write them in plain words.

Eligibility Criteria

All candidates from across the world are eligible to apply.

Open to Writers and Literary translators of any nationality.

Candidates must have at least two books published (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, etc.) to be eligible.

Result Announcement

Successful Writers will be announced on September 30, 2025, on the website of Granada City of Literature.

Applications for WPS Summer School 2025 in Bosnia and Herzegovina are now open. It is a Fully Funded Summer School for applicants from the Western Balkan region and applicants from all other Nations. The Name of the program is Women, Peace, and Security Summer School. Length of the Summer School is 5 Days and shall take place at the University of Sarajevo between 22-26 September 2025. It is a good chance to learn theoretical and practical ones on gender and women's and young people's roles in peacebuilding and security in post-conflict societies. The application is at no cost, and Airfare, Accommodation, Meals, and program Fees are sponsored by the Organizers.

Information on WPS Summer School 2025 in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Host Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina

Location: University of Sarajevo

Duration: 5 Days

Program Dates: 22-26 September 2025

Benefits: Fully Funded

Financial Benefits

It is sponsored by the United Nations. The Program covers:

Airfare Tickets

Accommodation

Meals

Tuition Fees

Objective of the Program

To provide future leaders in security with knowledge and ability to mainstream gender perspectives into security policies and engage in decision-making at all levels.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants from all over the world are eligible.

This scholarship is available for students who are already undertaking university studies. You should be in your:

Undergraduate (1st cycle)

Graduate (2nd cycle)

Doctoral (3rd cycle)

Preferred background is:

Criminology

Security Studies

Law

Political Science

Gender Studies

Or a related field as mentioned above

How to apply for Women, Peace, and Security Summer School 2025?

The applicant should apply online and fill in the application form.