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Internship

Is the internship mandatory?

Yes. The internship provides important work experience. It is a great opportunity to translate your acquired knowledge into practice. However, in exceptional circumstances and upon permission by Marburg University, students can choose elective modules worth the same number of credits. The internship carries 12 ECTS credits (24 Kent credits). Upon completing the internship, students have to submit a detailed internship report.
What is the duration of the internship?

The internship should at least last for 10 weeks. Some organisations only take on interns for longer periods.
Can I intern with two or more organisations?

It is highly recommended to stay with one organization in order to maximize the work experience. Also, interning with two or more organizations can result in some logistical and financial issues. However, if there are convincing reasons to split the internship, you are allowed to do so upon notifying Marburg University.
Are there placement agreements with potential employers?

No. You have to find the internship on your own. Staff at Marburg University and Kent University can offer advice on finding potential organizations/employers and on the application process. We can also provide internship reports from our alumni. However, you have to take the initiative and apply on your own. We cannot guarantee an internship for all students.
When do I have to apply for an internship?

Students are strongly encouraged to apply early for internships, i.e. at least six months in advance.
When should the internship take place?

There is no fixed time period for the internship. However, we advice the students to try and complete the internship during the term breaks or after the spring term at Kent University.
Are the internships paid?

This depends on the agreement between you and the organisation offering the internship. We strongly recommend applying for internships that offer some kind of financial compensation or other forms of support like accomodation and board.
Is there financial assistance available?

EU students can apply for Erasmus Placement grants. German students can also apply for PROMOS grants, ASA grants, Carlo Schmid grants, AuslandsBaföG, Anke-Reese-stipends or Heinrich J. Klein grants. We recommend getting in touch with your home institutions or governments in order to explore other potential sources of funding. Information regarding financial assistant for non-EU-students can be found here.
Where can I intern?

The internship has to be broadly related to issues of peace and conflicts. Thus you can intern with governments, intergovernmental organisations, NGOs, media outlets, or companies and other organizations. Please check the website of the Centre for Conflict Studies for previous destinations of our students.
Do I have to inform the university about my internship plans?

Yes. The internship has to be approved by Marburg University prior to the starting date.