Eligibility criteria


CMDR COE is looking for candidates from a wide variety of disciplines including: Political Science, International relations, Security Studies, Law, Information Technology, Journalism and Media Communications etc.

To qualify for an internship at the CMDR COE, all of the criteria outlined below must be fulfilled as of the date of application:

  • Age: over 21 years of age and up to 35 (as of the date of the beginning of the Internship);
  • Nationality: Applicants must be citizens of NATO member states or NATO partner nations, as listed on NATO’s official partnerships page (https://www.nato.int/en/what-we-do/partnerships-and-cooperation/natos-partnerships#heading-0). Exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis, subject to the approval of the CMDR COE Director.
  • Education:

- Enrolled in a graduate school programme (Master’s or PhD), or;
- Enrolled in the last academic year of an undergraduate programme (Bachelor’s level or equivalent), or;
- A recent (no more than a year ago) graduate from an undergraduate or graduate programme;
- For certain internship calls applicants may be required to have a degree in a specific field and at a specific level, or extended years of studies.

  • Languages: Proficiency in the CMDR COE’s working language - English, is required.  The accepted level of proficiency is either ENGLISH STANAG 3-3-3-3 or a civilian equivalent in accordance with the NATO International Staff language level equivalences (upper intermediate). Applicants have to provide a certificate for the level of English proficiency. No certificate is required for English native speakers.
  • Satisfy legal, background, and security requirements, if required.
  • Applicants’ education, training, qualifications, demonstrated knowledge, and competencies shall match the requirements of the research topic for which they apply. The topic requirements and intended research end state shall be defined by the designated mentor.

 

Restrictions

 

An applicant shall not be eligible for selection under the following circumstances:

  • The applicant is a first degree relative of a CMDR COE staff member;
  • The applicant has a criminal record (excluding minor traffic violations);
  • Applicants shall be required to submit a formal declaration confirming the absence of any history of drug or alcohol abuse, harassment, or other serious misconduct. Failure to submit such a declaration, or the submission of false information, shall render the applicant ineligible.

Applicants shall be required to formally declare the absence of any of the above affiliation or conditions as part of their application.

 



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