Nordic Africa institute (NAI) Internship 2026

Published: 03 Oct 2025

Research interns at NAI gain experience in an interdisciplinary environment, with opportunities to develop subject knowledge and learn how to work within a research institution. 

The research area on Development Economics at NAI investigates how economic structures, policies, and external dynamics influence inclusive growth, poverty reduction, and structural transformation in African countries. It explores the links between economic performance, social welfare, and governance, as well as the evolving role of Africa in the global economy.

Key areas of inquiry include:

• Inclusive and sustainable economic growth and employment creation
• Income distribution, inequality, and poverty reduction strategies
• Trade, investment, and industrial development
• Digitalization and economic transformation, including the role of digital technologies in productivity, market integration, and innovation
• Climate change and its economic implications
• Food security, agricultural systems, and rural livelihoods – including how agricultural policies, land use, and innovation shape economic resilience and development outcomes
• 20 weeks of internship
• Ongoing projects examine, for example, the impacts of global economic shocks on African economies, the role of digital technologies in inclusive growth, and the transformation of food systems in the face of climate change and population growth.

Nordic Africa institute (NAI) Internship

Application Deadline	October 26, 2025
Type	Internship
Sponsor	Nordic Africa Institute

Nordic Africa institute (NAI) Internship Benefits

• Hands-on experience in a leading research institute focused on African development
• Mentorship from senior researchers and exposure to cutting-edge policy debates
• Opportunities to publish and present your work
• Networking with academics, policymakers, and practitioners from Africa and the Nordic countries

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in applied development research and contribute to policy-relevant knowledge production in an international research environment.

Requirements for Nordic Africa institute (NAI) Internship

We are seeking motivated candidates with a strong academic background and a passion for development issues. The ideal candidate will have:

• Candidates must be enrolled in, or have recently completed, a Master’s programme in economics, development studies, political economy, environmental sciences, or other related fields.
• Candidates must reside in Sweden and be based near Uppsala, as the internship requires on-site presence and the short duration does not allow for visa sponsorship.
• Familiarity with development economics concepts and debates, particularly in the African context
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, and ability to use statistical packages and programming languages (e.g., STATA, SPSS, or R) is an advantage.
• Strong academic writing skills and very good level of oral and written fluency in English.
• Knowledge in Swedish is meritorious.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an international environment

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Application Deadline

October 26, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Nordic Africa Institute on web103.reachmee.com to apply

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