CIVICUS Graduate Research Internship 2026

Application for CIVICUS Research Internship is Open. 

The part-time Research Intern will conduct desk research and interviews and produce text to feed into articles for publication on the CIVICUS Lens platform and into the State of Civil Society Report and thematic reports. The Research Intern will also produce simple visuals for social media dissemination of research outputs. Through this work, the intern will gain research and communications experience and deepen their knowledge of trends pertaining civil society. 

• Table of Content
• About Civicus
• CIVICUS Graduate Research Internship
• Aim and Benefits of CIVICUS Graduate Research Internship
• Requirements for CIVICUS Graduate Research Internship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for CIVICUS Graduate Research Internship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Civicus

CIVICUS is a global alliance of civil society organisations and activists dedicated to strengthening citizen action and civil society throughout the world. We were established in 1993 and since 2002 have been proudly headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, with additional hubs across the globe. We are a membership alliance with more than 9,000 members in more than 175 countries. Our definition of civil society is broad and covers non-governmental organisations, activists, civil society coalitions and networks, protest and social movements, voluntary bodies, campaigning organisations... continue reading

CIVICUS Graduate Research Internship

Aim and Benefits of CIVICUS Graduate Research Internship

Salary: USD 600 Per Month (Stipend) 

Requirements for CIVICUS Graduate Research Internship Qualification

• Degree in any of the social sciences or other relevant field, or to be near completion of studies towards such degree
• Fluency in English required; other UN languages desirable
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong interest in working in the field of civil society
• Commitment to CIVICUS’ vision, mission, values and ways of working
• Inclination and ability to work as part of a diverse, multicultural virtual team
• Well-organised, able to work independently and to deliver within deadlines, high attention to detail

Interview date, Process and Venue for CIVICUS Graduate Research Internship

Short listed candidates will be contacted 2 weeks after the closing date to schedule interviews. Possible starting date for the position will be 1 July 2026.

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

Application instructions: Applicants are advised not to use autofill when completing the application form for this job. To avoid errors, please fill out the form manually without using autofill.

Your application should comprise of:

• A full CV, including educational and professional qualifications, a full employment history showing the more significant positions, responsibilities held, and relevant achievements
• A cover note of not more than one page outlining your motivation for applying for the role.