Would you like to work on issues relating to environmental governance together with competent colleagues in an international environment? Welcome to Uppsala University.  

The Department of Earth Sciences is Sweden’s largest and most diverse department of its kind, with a unique breadth of expertise and around 308 staff members. We have interdisciplinary research and education programmes in several areas. The research unit for Climate Change Leadership (CCL) belongs to the programme ‘Natural Resources and Sustainable Development’. CCL studies strategies to address various environmental problems. The research is transdisciplinary and concerns both natural and social systems, as well as their interactions at the interface between science, policy, and society.  

CCL also hosts the International Office (IO) of the Earth System Governance Project (ESGP). ESGP is a global research network that aims to advance knowledge at the interface between global environmental change and governance. The network connects and mobilises scholars from the social sciences, humanities and interdisciplinary fields researching at local and global scales. The IO is the focal point for management, administration, communication, and network development within the global ESGP network. In September 2027, the IO will host the 2027 Uppsala ESG Conference, expected to gather 500 researchers from various countries. See further: https://www.earthsystemgovernance.org/annual-conferences/  

CCL seeks two motivated and enthusiastic interns to support the research unit and the IO. Please note that you are required to be enrolled in an internship course within a Master’s degree programme at a university in Sweden to apply.

Two internship positions

  • Location: Uppsala, Sweden. Duration: 6 months, full-time 
  • Start date: 18 January 2027 
  • Compensation: Unpaid (required to be enrolled in an internship course at a university in Sweden) 

The two interns will work jointly on the tasks in the indicative list below, adapted to upcoming needs and reflecting the interns’ strengths and evolving interests. 

Key responsibilities 

Support to the International Office’s activities: 

  • Assisting with organizing the global conference; as well as other meetings, webinars, and events; 
  • Supporting the preparation of the 2026 ESG Annual Report; 
  • Supporting communication and other outreach activities, including newsletters, website updates, and social media; 
  • Writing popular scientific texts on key events and topics in environmental governance;  
  • Maintaining and updating databases and contact lists; 
  • Supporting other day-to-day activities of the International Office, as needed. 

Support to the research unit’s activities:  

  • Monitoring development of environmental governance, in particular climate policy;  
  • Supporting research activities, including data collection and analysis and text drafting; 
  • Assisting with organizing meetings, seminars and other events; 
  • Supporting communication and other outreach activities; 
  • Contributing to the development of the transdisciplinary CCL environment; and 
  • Participating in various research networking and other meetings. 

Requirements 

Essential: 

  • Is currently enrolled in an internship course within a Master’s degree programme at a university in Sweden, in a field related to environmental governance, such as environmental studies, sustainability, political science, international relations, geography, or media and communications; 
  • Has a strong interest in global environmental governance and sustainability; 
  • Has excellent written and spoken skills in English; 
  • Is a team-player;  
  • Is well-organised, proactive, and able to work independently; 
  • Has strong communication and interpersonal skills; 
  • Is comfortable working in an international and interdisciplinary environment. 

Beneficial: 

  • Has experience with communication tools, web-publishing, social media, or event organisation; 
  • Has basic written and spoken skills in Swedish. 

What we offer

The internships provide an opportunity to: 

  • Gain insight into CCL’s work, including the coordination of a leading global network; 
  • Work with researchers and institutions in Sweden and from around the world; 
  • Develop experience in project coordination, communication, and research support; 
  • Expand your knowledge of global environmental governance; 
  • Contribute to activities at the interface between science, policy, and society. 

How to apply 

Please submit a CV and a motivation letter (max 1 page) to ipo@earthsystemgovernance.org by 22 November 2026. 

For questions about the position, please contact us at ipo@earthsystemgovernance.org.  

We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.