SAIIA 2021 Konrad Adenauer Foundation International Affairs Internship for Young Africans (South Africa)

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation and SAIIA invite applications for the 2021 internship programme.

 The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), otherwise known as the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, is a German political foundation named after the first chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. KAS operates worldwide with the aim to promote democracy through political education and training.

Since 1999 KAS has funded an internship programme, run by SAIIA in conjunction with the University of the Witwatersrand. This internship programme provides successful candidates with the opportunity of enrolling for a Masters degree by course work in International Relations, Development Studies, Political Science, Economics, Law or Journalism at Wits, while simultaneously working at SAIIA. 

• Table of Content
• About The South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
• SAIIA Konrad Adenauer Foundation International Affairs Internship
• Aim and Benefits of SAIIA Konrad Adenauer Foundation International Affairs Internship
• Requirements for SAIIA Konrad Adenauer Foundation International Affairs Internship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About The South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)

The South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) is an independent public policy think tank advancing a well-governed, peaceful, economically sustainable and globally engaged Africa. Our work spans foreign policy, governance, the environment, economic policy and social development, linking local experiences with global debates. Our African-generated knowledge provides local and regional decision-makers with independent, evidence-based options for Africa’s future development. We provide an open platform for the public to engage with these issues, and facilitate discussio... continue reading

SAIIA Konrad Adenauer Foundation International Affairs Internship

Aim and Benefits of SAIIA Konrad Adenauer Foundation International Affairs Internship

Successful candidates receive a full bursary for their tuition fees and a monthly stipend to cover their living costs and accommodation.

The programme is output-focused and the KAS-SAIIA scholars, who are assigned to mentors, generally go on to high-profile and high-powered positions in public and private life. The scholars are supported in honing their methodological, research and writing skills, and are encouraged to:

• Co-publish newspaper articles on topics relevant to the work of SAIIA and their studies;
• Co-author articles in SAIIA publications; and
• Improve their presentation and organisational skills.

Requirements for SAIIA Konrad Adenauer Foundation International Affairs Internship Qualification

KAS also funds an internship programme in conjunction with SAIIA’s Cape Town branch and the University of Cape Town. It is essential that any applicant to the SAIIA/KAS Cape Town-based scholarship must apply to, and be admitted into the UCT Politics Department’s Masters Programme (which includes five separate streams, namely: Public Policy and Admin; Political Science; International Relations; Justice and Transformation; and Politics, Philosophy & Economics).

The successful applicants have to meet the entry requirements for a Masters degree at Wits, namely a minimum average of 70%, and should not be older than 30 years.  

Application Deadline

How to Apply

 To apply, kindly forward documents by email to [email protected]:

• A letter of motivation outlining your research interests and how you hope to use the skills gained at SAIIA in the long term;
• A full CV;
• Two written references (with names, addresses and phone numbers);
• June Honours degree results and academic transcripts of previous degrees; and
• One example of written work not exceeding 2500 words on a topic of your choice.

For more details, visit SAIIA website.