CIVICUS, the renowned global alliance of civil organizations that strengthens citizen action and civil society worldwide through its official portal, has announced a call for applications for its flagship “CIVICUS Civic Space Research Internship 2026”. This prestigious internship program is designed for talented young professionals holding a minimum bachelor’s degree in political science or international relations, with demonstrable research experience in human rights and a strong understanding of international human rights frameworks. It’s a full-time, 6-month remote internship position. Selected interns will report directly to the Civic Space Research Lead for the duration of the program. Selected interns will receive a stipend of USD 1200 per month for the duration of the internship.
The research internship offers an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on research experience while contributing to CIVICUS real-time research projects under the supervision of an experienced research lead. CIVICUS does not charge an application fee at any stage of the application process. Applications must be submitted online by July 8th, 2026, at 11:59 pm SAST. Learn more about the CIVICUS Remote Research Internship below.
Civicus Space Research Internship Overview
The Space research internship is a flagship initiative of CIVICUS that supports CIVICUS Monitors’ global research collaboration and prepares the annual People Power Under Attack reports. Interns will assist the team with research, analyze civic space incidents, and collaborate with international partners.
Internship Overview
- Host Organization: CIVICUS
- Internship Type: Full-time – Remote
- Position: Civil Space Research Intern
- Duration: 6 Months
- Stipend: USD 1200/Month
- Application Deadline: July 8th, 2026
Who can Apply?
You must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the CIVIC space research internship:
- The research internship is open to all nationalities.
- Applicants who have completed a bachelor’s degree program in political science, international relations, or related fields.
- Demonstrable expereince in researching human rights.
- Knowledge of the human rights frameworks in the context of fundamental freedom of association.
- Profiency in the English language.
- Profiency in any UN language is desirable.
Internship Benefits
Selected interns will receive the following benefits:
- Receive a stipend of USD 1,200/Month.
- Full-time remote position, work from anywhere in the world.
- Gain hands-on research experience.
- Work alongside experienced researchers.
- Gain exposure to human rights research.
- Expand your professional networks.
- A great addition for your CV’s.
Research Interns Responsibilities
- Support research on civic space & human rights.
- Analyze the civic space incident through the CIVICUS monitor incident tool.
- Organize the research data.
- Assist with preparing the People Power Under Attack annual report.
- Collaborate with the international global research partners.
- Assist with coordinating meetings and administrative tasks.
- Contribute to communication.
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How to Apply?
The application process is online via offical CIVICUS career portal. Visit the offical link below, complete the online application, and provide your updated CV along with other required documents, and submit your application.
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Application Deadline
The last date to submit the application is July 8th, 2026.
