The SEI Africa internship programme provides a unique learning opportunity for postgraduate (MSc and PhD) students and recently graduated students from diverse academic backgrounds.
**What we offer**:
SEI Africa provides a hub for SEI’s engagements across the continent, and works actively to make connections with research and policy organizations. The centre work has a focus on four key areas: energy and climate change, natural resources and ecosystems, health and environment, and sustainable urbanization. We also have an active communications team with expertise in project communication strategies, writing and social media.
Through these five areas, interns at SEI Africa can benefit from exposure to a wide range of pertinent environmental and development issues in Africa, achieved through research activities, science and policy processes, and field work that allow them to gain valuable work experience and insights.
**Internship period**:
We currently offer two internship periods each year: January to June and July to December. Exceptions can be made based on individual discussions should the applicant or SEI research team have special requirements concerning the timing of the internship.
The internship period is six months and can be only extended once for an additional six months based on individual performance and organizational needs.
**Internship type**:
While the specific design of the internship is individually based, there are two general types. One is mainly based on initiative from the applicant that falls within the core interests and expertise of SEI.



This could include the writing of a master’s thesis. The other is project based with clearly defined internship tasks within the scope of our ongoing work.
**Who can apply**:
The internship opportunity is for people who wish to gain more knowledge and experience in the environment and development sector. Interns should describe their interest and state their preference for one of SEI Africa five work areas (as mentioned above).
**Who we are looking for**:
- You hold a master’s degree in a field related to our work or are currently studying a related master’s course.
- You have an interest in one of SEI Africa’s work areas: energy and climate change, natural resources and ecosystems, health and environment, and sustainable urbanization or communication.
- Minimum internship period is six months.
- Fluency in spoken and written English. An additional language, especially French and Portuguese, is a plus.
**Benefits**:
For applicants from sub-Saharan Africa, we offer a stipend of KES 50 000 per month (approximately $430) for the duration of the internship.
Please note that SEI does not provide housing and unfortunately cannot assist in finding accommodation. However, we will assist you to obtain a Kenyan visa that will allow you to undertake your internship for the duration.
**Application procedure**:
- Curriculum vitae (maximum two pages).
- Recent writing samples if any (not mandatory but would be appreciated).
- Before the beginning of each internship period, shortlisted applicants are invited for a short presentation and interview.
**Questions**:

📌 Sei Africa: Research Internship Opportunities (África)
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