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Joint Research Fellow

Application Deadline: 21 August 2026

 

The European Affairs Programme of the Egmont Institute is hiring a Joint Research Fellow with the European Policy Centre (EPC), with a research focus on EU Integration. The position is for an initial period of one year, renewable, starting 1 October or 1 November 2026.

The Egmont-EPC Research Fellow will be involved in the planning and execution of activities in his/her relevant policy area, both at the Egmont Institute and the EPC (research, convening conferences and seminars, and acting as liaison for joint fundraising initiatives), and will act as a link between the two think tanks.

This is a hybrid role based in Brussels. Candidates are expected to be based in and regularly present in Brussels; Egmont does not provide visa sponsorship or assistance for this position.

 

Main responsibilities

Research

  • Produce policy briefs, research articles, and commentaries.
  • Monitor policy developments on EU integration at the EU and member state level.
  • Participate in and actively seek external representation opportunities, such as presenting papers at academic conferences or speaking at policy events.
  • Seek opportunities for external publications.

Collaboration with external researchers

  • Reach out to potential external contributors, new or associate fellows, for (co)authorship and edit their submissions.
  • Outline a yearly programme of conferences and seminars and contact relevant speakers.

Collaboration with external organisations

  • Act as a liaison between the EPC and Egmont and support their cooperation.
  • Build partnerships with other think tanks, universities, research institutions, and experts.
  • Engage directly and consult with policymakers in Belgian and European institutions.

European Affairs Programme

  • Identify opportunities and apply for research fundraising, for the European Affairs programme and for joint Egmont-EPC initiatives.
  • Outline the research agenda of the European Affairs programme in coordination with the programme director.
  • While no direct HR supervision, work with, and when needed, guide European Affairs Programme interns.

 

Knowledge & Experience

  • A PhD in political science, economics, international relations, law, or social sciences.
  • At least 3 years of professional experience in research, preferably in think tanks or other policy research organisations.
  • Strong knowledge of EU integration and European affairs.
  • Excellent research and analytical skills, demonstrated through an established track record of publications.
  • Strong organisational and planning skills; project management experience is an asset.
  • IT proficiency (Microsoft Office, Webex).
  • Excellent written and spoken English, with a good command of French and Dutch.

 

What we offer

  • Full-time, renewable contract for a period of 1 year.
    Salary in the range of approximately €4,120 to €4,4365 gross/month.
  • 13th month (year-end bonus) and double holiday pay (double pécule).
  • Reimbursement of a public transport subscription, or a cycling allowance.
  • Daily meal vouchers of €10 (€8.91 employer contribution / €1.09 employee contribution).
  • DKV hospitalisation and outpatient insurance.
  • 20 days of annual leave + 6 extra-legal days + 2 additional holidays (2 and 15 November).
  • 2 days/week of teleworking, with a net allowance of €40/month.
  • A full-time position of 37.5 hours/week.

 

Please apply by 21 August 2026 by sending your CV and a one-page motivation letter to application@egmontinstitute.be, mentioning “Joint Research Fellow – European Affairs Programme” in the subject line. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted shortly after the deadline.

 

About the Egmont Institute

 

EGMONT – The Royal Institute for International Relations is an independent think tank based in Brussels. Its aim is to engage in high-quality scholarly and policy-oriented analysis of international affairs and to contribute to policy debates and inform public opinion on these matters. Its interdisciplinary research is conducted in a spirit of academic freedom. The Egmont Institute is an equal opportunity employer.

 

(for info on Student Internships, please scroll down to end of the page)

 

APPLICATIONS FOR STUDENT INTERNSHIPS FOR THE AUTUMN SEMESTER OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2026/2027 ARE CLOSED! 

For an Autumn semester internship (Sept-Jan), applications must be received by 1st June at the latest.
For a Spring semester internship (Feb-June), applications must be received by 1st November at the latest.

Please note that due to the large number of applications we receive, we can only reply to shortlisted candidates.

 

The Egmont Institute offers student internships in both their Communications & Events department and in the European Affairs Programme. Please make sure to apply to the correct one!

The Communications & Events department of the Egmont Institute is regularly looking for the assistance of a full-time Intern for periods of 3-5 months during the academic year. The student internship is not remunerated, is onsite in our Brussels office, and must be combined with ongoing Masters studies in a Belgian university (students from a neighbouring country’s university are also eligible if they are within a distance of max. 150 km from the Belgian border). Our working language is primarily English, so a minimum C1 level is required.

If you are interested and meet these criteria, please send your CV to Jean-Christophe Hoste, Communications & Events Director, by email to media@egmontinstitute.be mentioning in the subject line: Comms Student Internship.

 

The European Affairs Programme at the Egmont Institute regularly seeks a full-time Intern to support its research activities and events for 3–4-month periods during the academic year. Knowledge of the internal workings of the EU institutions and decision-making processes is essential.

This onsite internship, based in our Brussels office, is unpaid and must be combined with ongoing studies in a Belgian university. The working language is English, and proficiency in Dutch or French is an asset. We are looking for a fast learner with a positive attitude and a wide range of interests.

If you are interested and meet these criteria, please send your CV and motivation letter as 1 pdf to application@egmontinstitute.be, with “European Affairs Internship” in the subject line.

 

 

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