Are you passionate about sustainable food systems, agroecology and international development? Do you want hands-on experience working with an international team shaping global conversations on food, climate and sustainability? This is your opportunity to join the Swedish International Agricultural Network Initiative (SIANI) and the Agriculture, Land and Bioeconomy (AgLaBe) team at the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) for an impact-driven internship.
SIANI is a Sida-funded, multi-sector network dedicated to advancing equal and sustainable food systems. We bring together researchers, practitioners, youth groups and policymakers to share knowledge and accelerate progress towards the SDGs and the Paris Agreement.
The network is hosted by SEI, a world-leading institute working at the intersection of environment, climate, development and policy. As an intern, you’ll be part of SEI’s vibrant international environment, with seminars, expert group exchanges and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
In spring 2027, SIANI and SEI will be deeply engaged in organizing the Agri4D Conference (in collaboration with SLU Global) and contributing to the DevRes Conference. You’ll be part of the team preparing the two conferences.
As an intern, you will support the AgLaBe team and SIANI through:
This internship offers real-world experience in stakeholder engagement, event organization and development-oriented research.
You’ll bring fresh ideas and valuable capacity to two major international conferences – and gain experience that strengthens your academic and professional journey. You’ll also help deepen collaboration between SIANI, SEI and SLU Global.
We welcome applicants who:
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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Project / The Swedish International Agricultural Network Initiative – SIANI – is a global network that supports and promotes dialogue and action around food systems.
The agriculture, land and bioeconomy team looks at sustainable food systems, land use and the transformation of sustainable bioeconomies in policy and practice.
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.
SEI Headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and houses researchers, support functions and executives.
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