If you are interested in sustainability and the role of investment in enabling sustainable development in lower-income and lower-middle-income countries, this internship offers an opportunity to gain research experience in this field.
Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) is seeking an intern for the finance for sustainable development (FSD) program, within the Development Policy and Finance team at SEI’s Stockholm headquarters.
FSD focuses on the dynamics of enabling greater investment in sustainable projects, particularly in low- and lower-middle-income countries. It builds on SEI’s track record in international climate and development finance and aims to support investment in sustainable economic activities needed to achieve global sustainability goals and the climate targets set out in the Paris Agreement.
Current work includes:
The team is also working on a new five-year project on mobilizing private investment for climate and nature, in which the intern will be involved.
The intern will:
You are studying finance, economics, political science, international development, sustainability studies or a related field, and have an interest in the role of investment in sustainable development.
You have strong analytical and communication skills and are fluent in English. You are comfortable working in a collaborative environment and able to coordinate tasks effectively.
Through your studies or previous experience, you have developed skills in conducting research, including formulating research questions, analysing data and applying qualitative or quantitative methods.
The internship is based at SEI Headquarters in Stockholm. An in-person internship involving office visits one to two times per week is preferred but an online internship may also be acceptable.
We review applications on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible, and no later than 1 November 2026 at 23:59 Stockholm time.
Applications should be written in English and include a short CV and a cover letter (maximum one page).
Before applying, please review SEI HQ’s internship requirements. Our internships form part of students’ academic studies and require external funding and insurance. Full information at the page below:
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The development policy and finance team at SEI is a group of researchers working on topics related to aid, human development and environment.
Stockholm Environment Institute is an international non-profit research institute that tackles climate, environment and sustainable development challenges.
We empower partners to meet these challenges through cutting-edge research, knowledge, tools and capacity building. Scientific quality and integrity are foundations of our work. Partnership is at the heart of our approach, leading to change that lasts.
Our work connects science to policy and practice, aiming to drive tangible impacts. It spans climate change, natural resources, water, air, and health, and addresses questions of governance, innovation, finance, poverty, gender equality and social equity.
We are committed to transparency and full disclosure of our funding. The Government of Sweden is our largest funder, and we also receive funds from a range of public research funders, philanthropic foundations, bilateral and multilateral development agencies, governments, NGOs and other partners.
Through SEI’s HQ and seven centres around the world, we engage with policy, practice and development action for a sustainable, prosperous future for all.
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