Jobs & Internships

Interested in joining GPPi? Working with GPPi provides challenging and intellectually stimulating opportunities to address some of the most pressing global policy challenges of our time through research, policy advice, and dialogue activities. The majority of our team is based in our office in Berlin. Our working language is English. Knowledge of German (and other languages such as Mandarin, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Arabic, Turkish, Ukrainian, Russian, or French) is an asset.

We value diversity and try to create an inclusive work environment for colleagues of all backgrounds. If you have a question or would like to suggest reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact Wade Hoxtell.

To join the GPPi team, there are a few different avenues available to you.

Apply for an Open Vacancy

We recruit for specific positions for particular research, advisory or dialogue projects. Whenever such vacancies arise, we advertise them here:

    If there are no open positions and you nevertheless feel that your profile fits well with GPPi, feel free to send your CV and a short cover letter to gppi@​gppi.​net. We will review your materials and get in touch if we feel there might be a fit. 

    Please send all attachments in PDF format since we do not open any other type of document to protect ourselves from pervasive malware.

    Interning With Us

    GPPi runs a small internship program for current students or students between bachelor’s and master’s degrees who are interested in gaining first-hand experience in public policy research and consulting. Candidates who already have a graduate degree (a master’s or an equivalent) and are not currently enrolled at a university are not eligible to apply for our internship program. Internships are normally based in our Berlin office and may last up to a maximum of three months (exceptions apply only if a longer duration is required by the candidate’s university).

    We do our best to match the qualifications and interests of our interns with research, advisory and dialogue projects to which they can contribute the most. Whenever we foresee an internship opportunity, we advertise it here: 

    Internship in projects on critical technologies and economic security

    • Contribute to the preparation of project-related events and dialogue formats as well as conduct research on relevant themes, such as international partnerships on critical technologies, a realistic approach to technological sovereignty, or resilient critical raw materials supply chains, including through responsible partnerships with African countries.
    • Preferred starting date: 1 February (with some flexibility), for a period of 2 – 3 months
    • Open to applicants from all disciplinary backgrounds, including STEM majors with a demonstrated interest in policy issues; relevant experience related to any of the thematic focus areas mentioned above is desirable
    • Part-time work is possible
    • German language proficiency (B2 or above) and presence in Berlin required
    • Applications are assessed on a rolling basis until the position is filled

    For further questions, please reach out to Florian Klumpp.

    Successful candidates must demonstrate:

    • Strong analytical skills;
    • An excellent academic background in a field relevant to the position advertised;
    • An interest in and familiarity with the issues mentioned and the key players relevant to those issues;
    • Exceptional writing ability, in particular in the English language (short-listed candidates will be asked to send a writing sample);
    • A record of initiative, engagement and an entrepreneurial spirit;
    • International experience outside of your home country is preferred;
    • Good team fit.

    What we offer:

    • A monthly contribution to living expenses of 800 Euros for full-time internships (32−40 hours/​week, your choice) for those not already receiving an internship stipend. For internships with less than 32 hours/​week, the stipend is adjusted accordingly.
    • Opportunities to contribute directly to a selection of our research, advisory and dialogue work, which may include the development of new projects;
    • Support with developing new knowledge, skills and professional networks as well as mentoring and feedback.

    To apply, please send an email to fklumpp@​gppi.​net and include a copy of your CV with a brief statement of purpose outlining what you expect from an internship and what you would bring to GPPi. Please also indicate when you would be available.

    Please send all attachments in PDF format since we do not open any other type of document to protect ourselves from pervasive malware. Please do not include a photograph of yourself in your application or use a Europass CV.

    We encourage international applicants. Please note: Accepted internship candidates will be responsible for arranging their own visa if one is required. If needed, we can provide a letter of invitation and an internship contract to support this process.