Open call for Intern – BIRMM/CMDJ

BIRMM is the Brussels Interdisciplinary Research Centre on Migration and Minorities at VUB. We unite over 130 researchers from 12 disciplines to tackle pressing issues of migration, diversity, and inequality. As a recognized Network for Societal Impact through Research (NSIS), we combine academic excellence with real-world engagement—working in close collaboration with civil society to make research matter.

At the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), research on migration and minorities is rich and diverse, spanning a wide range of departments and academic disciplines—including political science, law, sociology, criminology, geography, medical sciences, communication sciences, linguistics, psychology and educational sciences, philosophy, and history. BIRMM brings together this wealth of expertise, creating a dynamic and collaborative research community.

Since 2024, BIRMM has been recognized as a VUB Network for Societal Impact through Research (NSIS). This reflects our mission to enhance the societal relevance and impact of migration and minority research. Our activities include co-creating accessible science communication tools with 23 external partners, and fostering meaningful dialogue between researchers, policymakers, and civil society at all levels of governance.

Key tasks

• Providing organizational support for interdisciplinary research projects on migration
• Assisting to organize research seminars and meetings
• Contributing to communication and outreach activities (website, newsletter, and social media)

• Supporting team coordination and assisting with research data processing

  
  The student might also assist researchers affiliated with the Centre for Migration, Diversity and Justice (CMDJ), part of the Brussels School of Governance (BSoG-IES) of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Responsibilities may include proofreading academic articles, editorial support, transcribing interviews, coding qualitative or quantitative data, and conducting preliminary data analysis. The task package is flexible and will be tailored to the needs of the researchers and the student’s skillset and interests.
   

Requirements and skills

• Affinity with scientific research on migration, minorities, (anti-)racism

• Excellent (academic) writing skills in English

• Strong IT skills including use of Microsoft Office and social media

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Practical information

• Application deadline: 15 March 2026 at midnight

• Period: September 2026 – January 2027

• Supervisor: Dr. Hannah Vermaut 

• Compensation: This is an unpaid internship.

• Work arrangement: On-site presence and remote working days can be discussed.

• Availability: A minimum commitment of three days per week is preferred.

Interested?

Are you interested in this internship? Apply by sending an email to [email protected]. Include the following information, combined into a single PDF file:

• Your CV with information about relevant experience.

• A letter detailing why you are a good candidate for the project

For questions about this internship, you can contact Amalia de Roover via [email protected].