Research exposure
Issue framing, source review, comparative analysis, and concise policy writing guided by a defined research question.
Careers and development
Build experience across regions and disciplines
Research, dialogue, and professional development come together in roles designed for careful thinkers, clear writers, and collaborative programme builders.
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Young Diplomats Programme
A structured introduction to international-affairs practice
The programme connects academic learning with the habits of policy research, strategic analysis, professional dialogue, and responsible international engagement.
Mentoring
Focused feedback on analytical judgment, writing, presentation, and the professional standards expected in international work.
Simulations
Scenario exercises that develop negotiation, briefing, stakeholder analysis, and decision-making under uncertainty.
Career development
Practical orientation to diplomacy, policy research, international organisations, consulting, and related fields.
Learning pathway
From evidence to engagement
- 01
Orient
Understand the policy context, actors, terminology, and quality of available sources.
- 02
Analyse
Compare evidence, identify uncertainty, and develop scenarios linked to real decisions.
- 03
Communicate
Prepare briefings and presentations for specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- 04
Engage
Apply research through simulations, moderated dialogue, and collaborative problem-solving.
Opportunities
Roles across research and programmes
Each role combines substantive work with careful communication and cross-regional collaboration. Email your CV and a concise introduction to [email protected].
Research Analyst, Geopolitics and Security
Support research on major-power diplomacy, geopolitical security, sanctions, and regional risk through disciplined source review and concise analytical writing.
Responsibilities
- Track and assess political, security, and economic developments
- Build source notes, chronologies, scenarios, and briefing materials
- Contribute to policy reports and client-facing presentations
What this role needs
- Strong research and English-language writing skills
- Ability to distinguish evidence, assumptions, and judgment
- Interest in international affairs and cross-regional analysis
Programme Associate, Dialogue and Events
Coordinate specialist meetings, closed-door dialogues, and learning programmes from agenda development through participant communication and post-event outputs.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate schedules, speakers, materials, and participant communication
- Support agenda research and discussion-note preparation
- Maintain clear participation and confidentiality arrangements
What this role needs
- Strong organisation and professional communication
- Care with confidential and time-sensitive information
- Interest in policy dialogue and international networks
Research Intern, Young Diplomats Programme
A development role combining source review, policy writing, simulations, and programme support for an emerging international-affairs practitioner.
Responsibilities
- Prepare research notes and concise policy summaries
- Support simulations, seminars, and programme materials
- Contribute to supervised cross-regional research tasks
What this role needs
- Clear interest in diplomacy, policy, or international affairs
- Reliable research, writing, and teamwork habits
- Readiness to work across disciplines and regional perspectives