The HCSS internship programme offers a diverse opportunity involving research, analysis, data, communications, networking, copywriting, and policy development. We offer a range of programmes including General, Data, Water, Peace and Security, PR and Communications and Boardroom internships. Internship activities can range from conducting background research, data collection and analysis, co-writing reports and papers, to being involved in the organisation of workshops and conferences. Unlike traditional internships, at HCSS, you’ll be an integral part of a fast-paced professional team. Interns contribute to impactful products for various clients, ranging from government to NGOs to private sector and research organisations. We open internship applications twice a year; upcoming start dates will be announced on our website and social media platforms.
The General Internship will re-open for applications in December 2025 for a January/February 2026 start!
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Stephanie Govaerts2025-10-13 13:42:192025-10-13 14:42:15HCSS Intern Cohort Fall/Winter 2025
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Stephanie Govaerts2025-07-17 11:57:312025-07-17 13:37:51Two internship positions are about to close for applications!
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Stephanie Govaerts2025-06-11 12:00:582025-06-11 12:01:42Three different internships are open for applications!
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Stephanie Govaerts2025-06-11 11:29:202025-06-11 11:44:51Julie Ebrard on how she found HCSS and the three words she would use to describe her internship experience
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Stephanie Govaerts2025-06-05 11:18:002025-06-11 12:24:06Elton Högklint on how his YouTube channel led him to HCSS, interdisciplinarity and finding out the core of his future work
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Stephanie Govaerts2025-06-02 14:09:572025-06-02 14:09:58Water, Peace and Security (WPS) Internship open for applications (start date July/August 2025)
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Stephanie Govaerts2025-06-02 14:02:402025-06-02 14:02:41HCSS General Internship open for applications (start date in August 2025)
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Stephanie Govaerts2025-05-30 14:52:362025-05-30 14:52:38Emma Genovesi on her typical day as a general intern, gaining practical experience and finding her perfect work environment at HCSS
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Stephanie Govaerts2025-05-22 12:51:322025-05-26 08:40:36Oscar Lodeizen on dashboards, AI, and all things data
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Britt de Cuijper2025-05-07 10:13:052025-05-07 10:13:41HCSS Datalab Internship (Summer 2025 OPEN)
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Stephanie Govaerts2024-12-23 11:32:272025-05-20 15:52:24Emma Bokel on her time as a Datalab intern, leveraging data science for public policy and discovering her career path
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Stephanie Govaerts2024-12-17 11:00:102024-12-17 11:00:11Philippe van Pappelendam on the day-to-day as an intern, project work, and putting theory into practice
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Stephanie Govaerts2024-12-10 15:15:202025-03-03 12:18:15Thijs van Aken on serious gaming, office culture and cementing his interest in security
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Stephanie Govaerts2024-12-05 15:04:472024-12-05 15:06:05Datalab internship opportunity at HCSS
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Stephanie Govaerts2024-12-03 13:22:212024-12-16 11:21:57Internship opportunity at HCSS
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Stephanie Govaerts2024-12-03 13:12:102024-12-03 13:12:12Ana Dadu on Soviet prison tattoos, LinkedIn drone ads, and where her research has gotten her during her time at HCSS
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Patrick Willemsen2024-08-21 10:40:002024-08-22 09:08:02Internship opportunity at the HCSS Datalab
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Stephanie Govaerts2024-07-08 09:00:002024-07-08 09:11:23Arne Eichholtz on his time as a Datalab intern and finding the perfect place to combine his technical background in a policy setting
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Stephanie Govaerts2024-07-02 14:12:452024-07-02 14:12:46Benedetta Benzoni on what it’s like being a Water, Peace & Security (WPS) Intern at HCSS and why she extended her internship
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Stephanie Govaerts2024-06-28 10:50:372024-07-02 13:10:34Giulio Damiani on his personal development, tips for applying to HCSS and the connections he made along the way
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Stephanie Govaerts2024-06-26 10:36:272024-07-02 13:12:21Alisa Hoenig on cementing her interest in the Indo-Pacific, mentorship and next steps
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Patrick Willemsen2024-06-04 09:38:452024-06-05 08:35:23HCSS is hiring: Project Management & Communications Internship
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Patrick Willemsen2024-06-04 09:32:282024-06-26 10:01:48HCSS General Internship open for applications (Aug/Sept 2024)
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Stephanie Govaerts2024-04-23 10:38:552024-04-23 10:49:13HCSS is hiring an NLP-Datalab Intern!
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Patrick Willemsen2024-01-11 11:02:522024-01-11 11:02:53HCSS General Internship open for applications (start date in February 2024)
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Patrick Willemsen2024-01-04 09:11:212024-03-21 10:52:07GC REAIM | Artificial Intelligence Internship
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Patrick Willemsen2023-12-19 08:50:002024-01-08 09:44:01HCSS is looking for interns in 2024 (start date in February)
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Patrick Willemsen2023-12-18 11:15:002024-01-08 09:44:08HCSS Is Hiring: General Internship open for applications! (start date February 2024)
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login@hcss-site2023-12-18 11:00:002023-12-18 11:29:42Tom Connolly on the intersection between history, conflict, policy and his journey to working in a think tank 
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login@hcss-site2023-11-29 09:30:002023-11-29 11:07:31Theresa Fleitz on academia, policy and the Water, Peace, and Security internship at HCSS
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Patrick Willemsen2023-11-22 09:00:002023-11-27 11:35:19HCSS Boardroom & Cyberschool Internship
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login@hcss-site2023-11-20 09:10:002023-11-28 16:14:45Intern to Analyst: Sofia Romansky
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login@hcss-site2023-11-16 09:30:002023-11-16 09:29:12Intern to Analyst: Benedetta Girardi
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Patrick Willemsen2023-10-25 11:55:002023-10-27 09:43:32Internship opportunity: join the HCSS Datalab
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login@hcss-site2023-08-17 15:50:262023-08-17 16:39:09Inês Lains on bridging quantitative and qualitative research and her time as an Data Intern
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Patrick Willemsen2023-08-15 09:02:322023-08-16 15:48:19Internship opportunity at the HCSS Datalab (Sept/Oct 2023 starting date)
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Patrick Willemsen2023-06-02 08:30:002023-06-02 10:12:43HCSS Internship Program (July/August 2023): we are looking for new interns!
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login@hcss-site2023-06-02 08:25:002023-06-21 13:41:04Laura Elisa Niemann on the Indo-Pacific, her time at HCSS and her advice for future interns
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login@hcss-site2023-06-02 08:10:002023-11-29 11:05:55Tara de Klerk on research, professional development and her time as an HCSS intern
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login@hcss-site2023-06-02 08:00:002023-06-21 13:40:22Giovanni Cisco on networking, insights from experts and his time as an HCSS intern
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Patrick Willemsen2023-05-26 13:35:002023-06-02 10:12:56Think Tanking: HCSS is looking for new interns!
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Patrick Willemsen2023-05-17 09:45:332023-06-02 10:12:08HCSS is hiring: General Internship (Jul/Aug) open for applications!
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Patrick Willemsen2023-01-31 10:04:302023-01-31 10:13:31HCSS Internship Program: Data Intern
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login@hcss-site2022-12-07 09:26:172023-06-02 10:14:50Alicia Vignali on the Netherlands, water-conflict in Iraq and her experience as a WPS intern
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login@hcss-site2022-11-30 09:00:002023-06-02 10:15:09Eline de Jong on coming from a small town, the US and her time as an HCSS intern
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login@hcss-site2022-11-28 09:00:002023-06-02 10:14:59Michał Górecki on security studies, HCSS and EU strategic autonomy
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login@hcss-site2022-11-24 11:00:002023-09-06 09:52:31Sofia Romansky on international relations, the war in Ukraine and her time at HCSS
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Patrick Willemsen2022-11-23 13:01:002022-11-30 10:54:12HCSS is hiring: General Internship (start date Jan/Feb 2023)
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login@hcss-site2022-10-17 09:06:002022-10-12 11:14:30Benedetta Girardi joins HCSS as new Strategic Analyst
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Patrick Willemsen2022-08-18 09:55:002022-08-18 10:45:10The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies and FGGA students are a ‘match made in heaven’
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Patrick Willemsen2022-08-18 08:55:002022-08-18 10:45:26The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies en FGGA studenten zijn een ‘match made in heaven’
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Patrick Willemsen2022-07-13 15:26:032022-07-13 15:29:24Job Alert: Join the HCSS Team
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Patrick Willemsen2022-07-05 10:00:002022-07-13 15:24:39HCSS is hiring: Internship and Job Opportunities
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Patrick Willemsen2022-07-04 08:45:002022-07-12 16:02:15HCSS Internship opportunity: PR, Marketing & Communication
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Patrick Willemsen2022-07-01 08:45:002022-07-12 15:06:12Internship opportunity: HCSS Datalab
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Patrick Willemsen2022-06-27 12:03:002022-07-12 15:09:28Internship opportunity: HCSS General Internship (start date July/August 2022)
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Patrick Willemsen2022-05-23 11:51:302022-07-12 15:09:36HCSS is hiring: PR & Communication Internship (start date Aug. 1, 2022)
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Patrick Willemsen2022-01-13 11:08:062022-01-13 11:08:07HCSS is hiring | PR & Communication Internship 2022
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Patrick Willemsen2022-01-04 14:17:142022-01-04 14:18:23HCSS is hiring: Datalab Internship 2022
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Patrick Willemsen2022-01-03 14:25:092022-01-05 09:50:23HCSS is hiring: General Internship
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Patrick Willemsen2021-06-21 12:54:382021-06-30 10:20:03PR & Communication Internship (start date: 2 August 2021)
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login@hcss-site2021-05-21 09:28:282021-05-21 16:25:47HCSS Cyber Program InternshipThe General internship is our largest programme and activities covered can include background research, data analysis, data visualisations, report co-writing, and event organisation. Candidates should have a first rate academic background, strong transferable skills, and a keen interest in HCSS research topics such as international relations, defence and security, climate and energy security. A strong basis of analytical, writing and synthesising skills and excellent communication skills in English are required. Candidates must be enrolled as a student at a university during the whole internship period. Keep an eye on our website for the opening!
Of the general interns, one may be chosen for the dedicated Water, Peace, and Security (WPS) project. The WPS partnership, established in 2018, pioneers tools to address water-related security risks and shift from water-conflict to water-peace cycles. HCSS aids WPS in Iraq. We seek motivated interns intrigued by water-related security, particularly those with Arabic proficiency for our Iraq-focused efforts. Interns can engage in cutting-edge research, raise awareness of water-related conflicts, aid dialogues with Iraqi stakeholders, and organise training modules and workshops. Applicants must be university students throughout the internship.
The HCSS Datalab offers an exciting internship to aspiring data scientists with an interest in international relations, defence, economics, climate and energy security. Tasks encompass hypothesis testing, data analysis, data visualisations, research, policy assistance, and workshop involvement. You will work on projects that utilise the latest data analysis tools such as, causal modelling, natural language processing and game theory. Requirements include affinity with computer science, statistics, mathematics, or related fields, fluency in programming languages like Python and strong English communication skills. Candidates must be enrolled as a student at a university during the whole internship period.
The HCSS Internship program enables you to put your academic knowledge into practice, cultivate your personal skills, and acquire invaluable professional experience within a dynamic think-tank setting. Immerse yourself in an intellectually stimulating environment, where you can glean insights from dedicated staff members deeply passionate about their fields. The internship programme affords you ample opportunities to connect with professionals hailing from both Dutch and international organisations.
With our intern mentorship programme, you will be paired with a mentor who will guide your growth, offering support for your personal and professional development. Upon satisfactory completion of your Internship, we can write a reference letter reflecting on your performance at HCSS.
Discover our previous interns experiences and advice for prospective interns
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Stephanie Govaerts2025-06-11 11:29:202025-06-11 11:44:51Julie Ebrard on how she found HCSS and the three words she would use to describe her internship experience
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Stephanie Govaerts2025-06-05 11:18:002025-06-11 12:24:06Elton Högklint on how his YouTube channel led him to HCSS, interdisciplinarity and finding out the core of his future work
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Stephanie Govaerts2025-05-30 14:52:362025-05-30 14:52:38Emma Genovesi on her typical day as a general intern, gaining practical experience and finding her perfect work environment at HCSS
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Stephanie Govaerts2025-05-22 12:51:322025-05-26 08:40:36Oscar Lodeizen on dashboards, AI, and all things data
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Stephanie Govaerts2024-12-23 11:32:272025-05-20 15:52:24Emma Bokel on her time as a Datalab intern, leveraging data science for public policy and discovering her career path
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Stephanie Govaerts2024-12-17 11:00:102024-12-17 11:00:11Philippe van Pappelendam on the day-to-day as an intern, project work, and putting theory into practice
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Stephanie Govaerts2024-12-10 15:15:202025-03-03 12:18:15Thijs van Aken on serious gaming, office culture and cementing his interest in security
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Stephanie Govaerts2024-12-03 13:12:102024-12-03 13:12:12Ana Dadu on Soviet prison tattoos, LinkedIn drone ads, and where her research has gotten her during her time at HCSS
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Stephanie Govaerts2024-07-08 09:00:002024-07-08 09:11:23Arne Eichholtz on his time as a Datalab intern and finding the perfect place to combine his technical background in a policy setting
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Stephanie Govaerts2024-07-02 14:12:452024-07-02 14:12:46Benedetta Benzoni on what it’s like being a Water, Peace & Security (WPS) Intern at HCSS and why she extended her internship
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Stephanie Govaerts2024-06-28 10:50:372024-07-02 13:10:34Giulio Damiani on his personal development, tips for applying to HCSS and the connections he made along the way
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Stephanie Govaerts2024-06-26 10:36:272024-07-02 13:12:21Alisa Hoenig on cementing her interest in the Indo-Pacific, mentorship and next steps
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login@hcss-site2023-12-18 11:00:002023-12-18 11:29:42Tom Connolly on the intersection between history, conflict, policy and his journey to working in a think tank
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login@hcss-site2023-11-29 09:30:002023-11-29 11:07:31Theresa Fleitz on academia, policy and the Water, Peace, and Security internship at HCSS
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login@hcss-site2023-08-17 15:50:262023-08-17 16:39:09Inês Lains on bridging quantitative and qualitative research and her time as an Data Intern
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login@hcss-site2023-06-02 08:25:002023-06-21 13:41:04Laura Elisa Niemann on the Indo-Pacific, her time at HCSS and her advice for future interns
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login@hcss-site2023-06-02 08:10:002023-11-29 11:05:55Tara de Klerk on research, professional development and her time as an HCSS intern
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login@hcss-site2023-06-02 08:00:002023-06-21 13:40:22Giovanni Cisco on networking, insights from experts and his time as an HCSS intern
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login@hcss-site2022-12-07 09:26:172023-06-02 10:14:50Alicia Vignali on the Netherlands, water-conflict in Iraq and her experience as a WPS intern
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login@hcss-site2022-11-30 09:00:002023-06-02 10:15:09Eline de Jong on coming from a small town, the US and her time as an HCSS intern
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login@hcss-site2022-11-28 09:00:002023-06-02 10:14:59Michał Górecki on security studies, HCSS and EU strategic autonomy
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login@hcss-site2022-11-24 11:00:002023-09-06 09:52:31Sofia Romansky on international relations, the war in Ukraine and her time at HCSSWhen does the HCSS Internship Programme open for applications?
For the General and WPS Internship, HCSS has two application rounds in a year: in the summer and winter. Keep an eye on our website for the exact dates, but we typically open the vacancies in December for a starting date in January/February and in June for a starting date in July/August. The other Internships have varying application rounds, for these please check our website regularly.
Can I apply if I am no longer a student (recently graduated)?
HCSS internships are for enrolled students. Without a proof of enrollment, valid for the entire duration of the internship, you are not eligible. Your application will not be considered.
Is it possible to do a part-time internship?
Currently HCSS does not offer part–time internships within the General or WPS Internship Programme. For the Data Internship, HCSS does not offer part-time data internships under a 32 hour work week.
How long is duration of the internship?
An internship period of six months is highly preferred, although shorter periods can be discussed (minimum is 5 months). Please indicate your availability in your cover letter. For the Data internship, a shorter duration is possible only under exceptional circumstances.
Can international students apply for the HCSS internship programme?
Yes, international students can apply. If you’re not residing in the Netherlands, you should provide the required certificate of good conduct from your country of residence. You also need to be officially registered at a Dutch municipality within the first month of your internship.
Who can I contact for any questions?
Please use the internship email address internship@hcss.nl for any questions or queries.
How should I submit my application?
You should submit a complete application, including the cv, cover letter, references and any required documents, as per the instructions provided for each internship programme specifications to internship@hcss.nl
Is the internship programme compensated?
Yes, the HCSS internship is paid: € 675,- per month (as of January 2025).
