The University of the Arctic (UArctic) is searching for a motivated and enthusiastic intern for fall 2026 (September-December) who is interested in Arctic matters and willing to acquire knowledge of the Northern region, its environment, peoples, and cultures. 

The internship will provide an environment in which the intern can develop, enhance professional working and communication skills, and expand networks for the future. 

UArctic is a cooperative network of universities, colleges, research institutes and other organizations concerned with education and research in and about the North. 
The internship placement is supported by the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science. 
 

What will you do

• Writing and posting news stories about events and activities from the UArctic network and around the Arctic 
• Updating the UArctic website including UArctic member information
• Maintaining our social media engagement, and events calendar 
• Assisting with the collection and maintenance of UArctic activity and member reporting data 
• Collecting data and working on updates for the UArctic webpages around nationally funded projects, especially content focusing on Danish, Greenlandic and Faroese member institutions 
• Assisting in promoting UArctic, in particular with regard to Danish, Greenlandic and Faroese member institutions 
• Helping with practical preparations of UArctic meetings and reports 

For whom?

The internship opportunity is open for students currently enrolled (or recent graduates, less than one year) at UArctic's member institutions in the Kingdom of Denmark: 

Denmark: 

• Aalborg University 
• Aarhus University 
• University of Southern Denmark 
• Roskilde University 
• Technical University of Denmark 
• University College Copenhagen
• University of Copenhagen

Faroe Islands: 

• University of the Faroe Islands 

Greenland: 

• Ilisimatusarfik / University of Greenland 
• Perorsaanermik Ilinniarfik / College of Social Education 
• Greenland Institute of Natural Resources 

About you

• excellent written and oral communication skills in English 
• good ICT and social media skills (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) 
• experience in organizing and promoting events 
• social skills for working in international and intercultural environment 
• skills in photography are considered as an asset 
• understanding and knowledge on Arctic issues 
• ability to work independently, under leadership and with multiple tasks 

More information

If you have any questions about the call please email Manager of International Projects - Pirkko Pulkkanen (secretariat@uarctic.org) We will be in touch with applicants by the end of May and organize online interviews with applicants, after which the final decisions will be made. Decisions will be communicated by mid-June. 
Applicant is responsible for finding housing independently during the internship placement.

The internship period: four months (September 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026).
Grant for the internship: 1463€/month.