Science Internship ·Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

Overview

The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) offers a Science Internship within the Office of Strategy and Policy (OSP) for students and recent graduates in scientific disciplines to gain practical experience in an international organization focused on a world free of chemical weapons.

Eligibility

• Be enrolled in a university degree programme in a scientific discipline and have completed at least one year of study, or be enrolled in a graduate degree programme, or have graduated from a scientific discipline within one year before the internship start date.
• Be a citizen of an OPCW Member State.
• Applications from non-scientific backgrounds will not be considered.

Benefits

• Monthly stipend of 540 Euros.
• Direct exposure to the operations of an international organization.
• Networking opportunities with international experts.
• Experience in science diplomacy and policy-oriented research.
• Contribution to global chemical security initiatives.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit their applications through the OPCW CandidateSpace portal. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline

Applications must be submitted before: 16 May 2026.