Internship - Research & Innovation Policies
Belgium (Policy Consulting)
Full-time
Trainee
Introduction
Technopolis is offering a 5-6 months paid internship at our Brussels office
About this job
We seek to appoint an enthusiastic intern to join the Research & Innovation team. The successful candidate is expected to gain first-hand insights on a range of policy areas, including R&D platforms, innovation ecosystems, technology and research infrastructures, open science policy.
The successful candidate will be introduced to various methods and types of works, including strategic studies, evaluation studies and impact assessments, design of monitoring (including scoreboards) and evaluation frameworks, technical support to policy review and design, support to stakeholder consultations and other.
Technopolis Group is leading a broad range of projects for the European Commission and the successful candidate will contribute to projects for DG RTD, DG EAC, DG GROW and respective executive agencies. English in working proficiency is a requirement.
The successful candidate will be introduced to various methods and types of works, including strategic studies, evaluation studies and impact assessments, design of monitoring (including scoreboards) and evaluation frameworks, technical support to policy review and design, support to stakeholder consultations and other.
Technopolis Group is leading a broad range of projects for the European Commission and the successful candidate will contribute to projects for DG RTD, DG EAC, DG GROW and respective executive agencies. English in working proficiency is a requirement.
Your profile
- Recently finalised university education or a student currently in the last year of a Master programme, preferably in either economics, public policy, and social sciences;
- Interest in the new developments in European Commission policies, in particular in science, technology and innovation,
- Acquainted with qualitative research methods (e.g. literature review, desk research, interviews, case studies, surveys) and basic quantitative methods;
- Positive attitude towards liaising with different stakeholders (i.e. companies, business associations, cluster associations and regional authorities);
- Attention to detail;
- Agile in a changing environment;
- Good coordination and communication skills;
- Proficiency in Excel, Word and Power Point;
- Full proficiency of English in speaking and writing mandatory. Knowledge of any other EU language is a plus;
- Ability to work in teams;
- Willingness to learn about new topics and methods, and gain new skills
Your responsibilities
Support in ongoing projects, in tasks including:
- Assist in literature reviews,
- Conduct desk research on a specific topic,
- Support for qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis;
- Support in data collection strategies and the collection process of data; possibly conduct data treatment and preliminary analysis;
- Support in developing and implementing surveys;
- Conduct interviews with various stakeholders (industry, agencies, public sector, etc.);
- Support of drafting case studies;
- Contribute to the organisation of workshop and working groups, both online and on-site;
- Support communication activities (monitoring the content, drafting articles, managing online content, contacting content sources, etc. );
- Support in administrative tasks in secretariat projects (e.g. organisation of meetings and webinars)
Our offer
The successful candidate will work as a paid intern in our Brussels office. The role provides the opportunity to gain experience in working with European service contract studies and develop analytical skills in our different core businesses, within a team of like-minded professionals
- Paid internship
- Belgian phone subscription
- Monthly allowance for the transportation card
- Training and mentoring possibilities
- Working in an international company with 12 offices and more than 290 colleagues
Interested? Apply directly
Applicants should have the EU citizenship or a valid work permit to apply.
Please apply via the website with a European CV and cover letter, by 31 Aug 2026 (Reference STI_INT2026)
Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted
Please apply via the website with a European CV and cover letter, by 31 Aug 2026 (Reference STI_INT2026)
Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted
About us
At Technopolis Group, we began our journey as pioneers in the evaluation of science, technology and innovation policies. While evaluation remains a cornerstone of our identity, we’ve evolved into a trusted partner for evidence-based decision-making across a wide spectrum of policy areas.
Today, our multidisciplinary experts offer strategic advice, forward-looking foresight, and robust project and network management, even in the most complex contexts. We combine cutting-edge data analytics with a deep understanding of policy to deliver insights that are both rigorous and actionable. From assessing policy effectiveness to measuring impact and communicating results to diverse audiences, we ensure clarity, relevance and reach.
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, we collaborate closely with our clients to design tailored approaches that truly meet their needs.
Our work spans the globe and the governance spectrum, partnering with international institutions such as the European Commission and multilateral development banks, as well as with national, regional and local authorities. We also support universities, research centres, business networks, clusters, and incubators, helping them navigate complexity and drive impact.