BIRMM Internship Opportunity – February to June 2025
Join our interdisciplinary research team
The Brussels Interdisciplinary Research Centre on Migration and Minorities (BIRMM) brings together over 100 researchers from 11 disciplines at VUB researching issues related to migration, minorities and diversity. Our mission is to enhance the societal impact of VUB’s research in this field by fostering collaborations with civil society and migrant and minority communities, and by creating accessible science communication and outreach initiatives.
We are looking for an intern who will -among other tasks- assist us with the ENGINE project (Tackling the EthNic Gap IN higher Eduction). This (SBO-FWO) project assesses the effectiveness of policies and initiatives aimed at closing the ethnic gap in Flemish higher education. We will also develop co-created tools with stakeholders to promote equity in higher education.
Your Role as an Intern
As a BIRMM intern, you will primarily contribute to the ENGINE project through varied tasks such as assisting with a literature review, data collection, project coordination and communication. You will also be engaged in assistance in other migration and diversity related research projects and BIRMM activities.
Practical Details
Location: On-site at VUB, Pleinlaan 5, 1050 Brussels, with occasional telework possible.
Duration: Flexible, between February and June 2025 (start and end dates negotiable).
Time commitment: Full-time or part-time, to be agreed upon.
Requirements: Knowledge of Dutch is essential.
What we offer
A full-time or part-time internship in a large and dynamic research network, offering opportunities to learn from the day-to-day activities of academic research.
A daily allowance of 8,5 euro and an extra lunch allowance.
How to Apply
If this opportunity interests you, please send your CV and a short motivation letter (half a page) in Dutch to birmm@vub.be, by December 13 latest. Please clarify in your letter the start and end dates and the time committement that would suit you best.