The University of Lapland, the University of the Arctic (UArctic), and the U.S. Embassy in Finland are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic American Arctic Connection intern for fall semester 2025 based in Rovaniemi, in Finland’s Lapland region.

If you are interested in the Arctic and are keen to live and acquire knowledge of a northern region, its environment, people, and culture, this may be just for you!  The internship will provide opportunities to develop and enhance professional working and communication skills, as well as expand your networks for the future.

The intern will work to strengthen connections between U.S. and Finnish institutions, particularly in the context of the UArctic network and with the University of Lapland. The intern further assists the U.S. Embassy and the University of Lapland by providing up-to-date information about U.S. opportunities through various channels, including social media, the ULapland and the UArctic websites, and the American Arctic Connection information screen at the ULapland.

Where?

The intern is placed at the University of Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland. The office space is at the UArctic International Secretariat. The work is coordinated in close collaboration with the International Relations Office at the University of Lapland and may include tasks related to the Arctic Centre of the university and the Lapland University of Applied Sciences, as well as specific projects and tasks identified by the U.S. Embassy in Finland. 

The UArctic International Secretariat is the coordination and administrative hub of the UArctic network hosted by the University of Lapland.

Address: Yliopistonkatu 8, 96300 Rovaniemi, Finland

For whom?

The internship opportunity is open for 1) students currently enrolled at or for recent graduates (less than one year) from one of UArctic's Higher Education member institutions in the United States:

• Alaska Pacific University
• Antioch University New England
• Climate Change Institute - University of Maine
• Dartmouth College
• Ilisagvik College
• New York University
• University of Alaska Anchorage
• University of Alaska Fairbanks
• University of Alaska Southeast
• University of Chicago
• University of Colorado
• University of Minnesota Twin Cities
• University of New England
• University of New Hampshire
• University of North Dakota
• University of Southern Maine
• University of Washington

or 2) American students in Finnish UArctic member universities who can demonstrate strong academic networks in the United States:

• Diaconia University of Applied Sciences
• Kajaani University of Applied Sciences
• Karelia University of Applied Sciences
• Lapland University of Applied Sciences
• Laurea University of Applied Sciences
• Oulu University of Applied Sciences
• Sámi Education Institute
• Savonia University of Applied Sciences
• Tampere University
• University of Eastern Finland
• University of Helsinki
• University of Jyväskylä
• University of Lapland
• University of Oulu
• University of Turku

Students must be considered to be in good academic standing by their home institution in order to be eligible. The length of funding will be up to 6 months.

Successful candidates will have:

• excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• interest and skills in social media (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn)
• basic ICT skills
• social skills for working in an international and intercultural environment
• interest to understand and increase knowledge on Arctic issues
• ability to work independently, under leadership, and with multiple tasks.

When? What?

The internship period: five months (September 2025 - January 2026).

Grant for the internship: 1500 €/month. Travel to and from Rovaniemi (includes airfare, hotel, daily allowance) and housing expenses for five to six months will be covered.

If you have any questions about the call please email the UArctic International Secretariat at secretariat@uarctic.org.

Interviews of candidates selected for the interview will be held remotely from 22 to 23 May.

The intern placement is a joint effort between the University of Lapland and the U.S. Embassy in Finland.

University of Lapland

The University of Lapland is an international science and art university located in the City of Rovaniemi on the Arctic Circle. Our university creates new knowledge, skills and competence from the arctic perspective - for the North and for the world. Our fields of education and research include educational science, law, art and design, social sciences, and northern and arctic perspectives. Our strategic choices focus on global arctic responsibility, sustainable tourism, future services and governing distances.

The University of Lapland values non-discrimination and diversity in the work community.