Are you eager to explore the world of tomorrow and help solve strategic challenges within organisations and society? Are you looking for an internship that combines the explorative world of futures studies and foresight with strategic advisory practices, while working with global companies and actors? An internship with the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies (CIFS) provides you with a unique opportunity to do just that. 

The Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies is looking for full-time Junior Associates (Advisory interns) from January 20^th, 2025, for 5-6 months. The internship is on-site in Copenhagen. The deadline for applications is October 30^th, 2024. Note: It is possible to earn ECTS-credits as part of the internship.

CIFS is an independent, non-profit futures think tank. We work toward the betterment of society by leveraging our multidisciplinary capabilities to equip and inspire individuals and organisations, decision-makers, and the public, to act on the future, today. On a strategic, long-term level, we advise our global clients and members, who include Fortune 500 companies, governments, and organisations across a broad range of sectors through scenario planning, research, and analysis. Besides our advisory services, we publish reports and magazines, host various events, organise talks, classes, and courses, and create and launch various joint-venture initiatives. 

MAIN ASSIGNMENTS 

Among your main assignments will be to:

WHAT WE OFFER

As our new Junior Associate, you will mainly be working with our Advisory team as part of a diverse, multi-disciplinary, and international team, with an interesting and varied project portfolio. With our FARSIGHT Publications, you will have the opportunity to be published with articles on future-related topics of your interest. At CIFS, the more potential you show, the more responsibility you will be given. We offer you the chance to explore the world of tomorrow together with us and our clients, as well as get insight into our methodologies. CIFS offers a monthly stipend to all our interns.

WHAT YOU OFFER

We expect you to be a recently graduated bachelor or current master level student with a relevant academic background. However, if you are the right candidate, we will also consider final year bachelor students. We value diverse backgrounds and personalities, but you must possess:

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send your resume, a cover letter explaining why you are the right candidate for the position and other relevant documents to internship@cifs.dk with “Advisory Internship” in the subject line.