AMOLF’s mission is to initiate and perform leading fundamental research on the physics of complex forms of matter, and to create new functional materials, in partnership with academia and industry.

Hours of work per week (tentative)

Minimum of 20 

Period

Cross-period (Autumn-January or Spring-June)

Student requirements

Technical skills are a plus (e.g., programming, quantitative thinking, designing an experiment).

Contact information

dr. Kristina Ganzinger
Group leader: Physics of Cellular Interactions 
k.ganzinger@amolf.nl 

Amsterdam Alternative (AA) is a collective project that was set up in 2015 as a network of solidarity for the exchange of experience and knowledge between non-commercial, (sub)cultural free spaces in Amsterdam.

Besides publishing a bi-monthly, free newspaper Amsterdam Alternative runs the cinema on the 2floor of the OT301, organises multiple events (music, talks, screenings, festivals etc.), inititated Vrij Beton (for realising new free spaces), made a large webdocu about collective ownership and many more other things.

AA works towards building a collective force by mixing media, activism, art & culture, politics, counterculture, commons and other things that help create a society that is fair, healty and enjoyable for the many not the few.

Tasks

Tasks vary from writing to research, event organisation, distribution, helping at the cinema, helping at events, photography, interviewing etc. Tasks depend on the interest and education of the intern.

Hours of work per week (tentative)

10 (flexible hours)

Period

Autumn or Spring

Student requirements

Self-discipline, assertiveness, and responsible. We prefer people that are motivated to work with us and align with our core values an principles.

Contact information

info@amsterdamalternative.nl

Anna's Tuin & Ruigte is a vibrant outdoor learning space in Amsterdam where nature, sustainability, and community meet. Spread across 1 hectare, it includes a vegetable garden, food forest, dye garden, bee & butterfly garden, and a stretch of wild nature – all freely accessible to the public.

For over 8 years, we've worked with a team of 50 dedicated volunteers to care for the land and share our knowledge. We host workshops, tours, and learning activities for local residents, schools and students.

Located right next to the Faculty of Science and Amsterdam University College, we collaborate closely with UvA and AUC. We offer space for classes, student research, and hands-on learning in ecology, sustainability, and urban agriculture.

Using permaculture principles, we create a living example of a regenerative urban ecosystem. Our wild area forms part of a larger green corridor - home to foxes, hedgehogs, bumblebees, swallowtails, and kingfishers  and a rich site for ecological observation and study.

Tasks

• Active participation during regular working days in the garden (Wednesday from 10.00-13.00, Sundays from 13.00-17.00, in winter until 16.00). 
• Assist in preparing materials before starting and cleaning up after the working day.
• Participate in the kitchen garden working group, which meet once a week outside the regular working days. Occassional watering of the vegetable garden is also part of this.
• Photography during the working days, selecting the best photos and sharing them with the volunteer group. In addition, creating appealing Instagram posts about once a week, with a focus on education.
• Interviewing volunteers for stories and promotion.
• Creating short educational videos or promotional videos for workshops and courses.
• Provide support for communication activities. 
• Self-learning by taking an online permaculture course to further develop knowledge and skills.

Hours of work per week (tentative)

10 

Period

Autumn or Spring

Student requirements

• Inquisitive and motivated to learn about nature and ecology.
• Proactive and able tow work independently.
• Reliable, punctual, and responsible.
• Good team player with strong communication skills.
• Efficient in handling routine tasks.
• Open to feedback and new ideas.
• Skilled in social media and basic photography.
• Friendly and pleasant in interpersonal interactions.
• Passionate about nature and sustainability.

Contact information

Esther Krop
+31 6 22 71 98 40
info@annastuinenruigte.nl 

The Meertens Institute, established in 1930, has been a research institute of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) since 1952. We focus on the study and documentation of language and culture in the Netherlands, and Dutch language and culture throughout the world. Our focus is on the phenomena that shape everyday life in society.

Our main fields are:

1. Ethnological study of the function, meaning and coherence of cultural expressions
2. Structural, dialectological and sociolinguistic study of language variation within Dutch in the Netherlands, with the emphasis on grammatical and onomastic variation.

The results of our research are presented in a number of publications.

The institute also publishes its own books. We also organize workshops, symposiums and conferences on a regular basis.

Apart from research, the institute also concerns itself with documentation and providing information to third parties in the field of Dutch language and culture. We possess a large library, with numerous collections and a substantive documentation system, of which databases are a substantive part. This data is valuable for researchers working in the areas of language variation and ethnology. The library, collections, and documentation may also be accessed by organizations who transmit knowledge in these fields (museums, media, knowledge institutes). Requests for information may be filed daily. The institute can be reached on business days for appointments to visit the library or specific information requests:

Tasks

• Ethnographic fieldwork (data collection and analysis).
• Data processing (transcripts and coding).

Hours of work per week (tentative)

16 (or more)

Period

Autumn or Spring

Student requirements

A Humanities profile.

Contact information

Jos Swanenberg

jos.swanenberg@meertens.knaw.nl 

Lovingreens is an urban farm specialising in microgreen crops.

Tasks

Three types of internships are offered. Depending on the internship the student chooses, the tasks are:

Urban Farming

• Gain practical experience in microgreen farming, focusing on immersing in vertical farming techniques.
• Explore the potential and challenges in urban farming operations and sustainable food industry.
• Learn the process of harvesting, packaging and selling microgreens both online and in-person.

Social Media/Marketing

• Increase sales and its marketability of a small sustainable business/project.
• Inrease brand attention and awareness.
• Create posters and advertisements for the brand.
• Creating multimedia content (videos, pohotographs).

Financial

• Calculate economic benefits and cost for efficient pricing.
• Edit and improve excel sheets and other financial tracking systems.
• Explore and identify strategies and methods to manage and lead a startup.

Hours of work per week (tentative)

10 (flexible)

Period

Autumn, Spring or June

Student requirements

Interest in urban farming, sustainability, economics or business.

Contact information

Alix Brière
lovingreensamsterdam@gmail.com
+31 6 85 22 35 41

Taste Before You Waste is a foundation with the mission to reduce consumer food waste by providing citizens with the inspiration, knowledge and opportunity for responsible and waste-free consumption. We create a welcoming international community of foodies by hosting donation-based events such as foodcycle markets, wasteless wednesday dinners, educational workshops, event caterings and presentations, showcasing that the food that is currently regarded as waste is actually delicious and valuable.

Tasks

Motivated and enthusiastic interns contribute to impactful community projects focused on sustainability and food waste reduction. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and make a tangible difference. Volunteer roles include:

Public Awareness & Education:

• Assisting in campaigns to educate the public on the environmental and social impacts of food waste.
• Developing and disseminating information highlighting the value and edibility of surplus food.

Community Engagement & Empowerment:

• Supporting initiatives that provide citizens with practical solutions for waste reduction.
• Contributing to the development of a welcoming, international community passionate about sustainable consumption.

Direct Food Rescue & Redistribution:

• Participating in the collection of surplus food from supermarkets, local shops, and markets.
• Assisting with the logistics of redistributing rescued food to the community.

Program-Specific Support:

• Wasteless Wednesday Dinners: providing operational support for community meals, including setup, service, and attendee engagement.
• Foodcycle Markets: assisting with the sorting, display, and distribution of rescued food to the public.
• Educational Workshops & Presentations: supporting the delivery of workshops, including material preparation, setup, and participant interaction. Potentially contributing to content development for individuals with relevant skills.
• Catering Services: offering assistance with the preparation, packaging, or delivery of catering orders that utilize rescued food, demonstrating its commercial viability (subject to event needs).

Taste Before You Waste invites interns passionate about sustainability, food systems, and community action to apply and help drive these important initiatives forward.

Hours of work per week (tentative)

20

Period

Autumn or Spring

Student requirements

• Working with food.
• Social media content skills.

Contact information

Wingston Sharon
wingston@tastebeforeyouwaste.org 

Amsterdam Chemistry Network (ACN) is a platform organization that catalyzes chemistry-related innovation in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area. We connect knowledge institutes, businesses, and public organizations, focusing on two domains: chemistry for sustainability and chemistry for life sciences. Our board includes the University of Amsterdam (UvA), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), IXA, Matrix Innovation Center, Port of Amsterdam, Argent Energy, and ChemistryNL.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hands-on intern to support our event organization and marketing activities. As an intern, you will play a key role in planning and promoting our events, both online and in person. You will help create engaging communication materials, manage event logistics, and support our outreach through social media and newsletters.

This is a great opportunity to gain real-world experience and expand your network in the Amsterdam chemistry and innovation ecosystem. You will regularly interact with professionals from leading companies, research institutions, and public organizations.

You'll gain hands-on experience at the intersection of science, innovation, and business—ideal for students or recent graduates exploring careers beyond the lab

What we offer:

• Flexible working hours and location (hybrid option available); ideally, the candidate can be on-site 2-3 days a week.
• A dynamic internship in the heart of Amsterdam's science and innovation scene.
• Opportunities to meet and learn from companies and researchers.
• Coaching and mentorship from our small, friendly team.
• An open environment where your ideas and input are valued.

Tasks

• Assist in organizing events (logistics, registrations, communication, follow-up).
• Help develop promotional materials and campaigns (online and offline).
• Contribute to social media content, newsletters, and website updates.
• Support outreach to companies and partners.
• Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions.
• Interact with external stakeholders and contribute to community engagement.

Hours of work per week (tentative)

Flexible, to be discussed.

Period

Ideally 5-6 months.

Student requirements

• Preferably someone with a background in science & business/communication.
• You are organized, proactive, and like working with people.
• You have an interest in events, communication, and/or sustainability.
• You are comfortable taking initiative and managing your own schedule.
• You have strong verbal and written communication skills (English required, Dutch is a plus).
• You are curious about the world of science, innovation, and business.
• Experience with design tools, social media, or event planning is a plus.

Contact information

Apply by sending a motivation letter and CV to info@acnetwork.nl. 
For questions, contact Marco Tibaldi: +31 1 6 23 35 49 41.

Fatjon Kaja is recruiting research assistant(s) to work in a variety of research projects that he has embarked. Below you will find two abstracts of the most recent projects that students can anticipate working on:

1. My PhD dissertation explores the societal role of corporations by examining how corporate purpose has been historically framed and legally enforced. I challenge the modern notion that corporate purpose is a broad, self-defined goal by demonstrating that, historically, corporate charters—particularly under the UK system—were granted with explicitly public-oriented purposes and were subject to legal enforcement. Through the case study of the Massachusetts Bay Company, I show that charter revocations were a direct consequence of corporations exceeding their prescribed roles, emphasizing the historical role of law in maintaining a well-defined corporate purpose. I also analyze corporate commitment to purpose through a game-theoretic lens, arguing that corporations will rationally avoid binding themselves to a purpose unless legally required. In the past, legal mechanisms ensured such commitment, but today, these mechanisms have largely disappeared, removing incentives for corporations to adhere to their stated goals. However, I identify "outlier corporations"—rare cases where firms commit to a purpose even in the absence of legal enforcement. By bridging insights from law, economics, and organizational theory, my research reignites the debate on whether legal mechanisms should be reinstated to ensure corporate accountability and alignment with societal needs. Among the tasks that students in this project will do is scholarship research, Bluebook citations, and APA formatting. Additional tasks can be developed in consultation.
2.  My second project explores whether legal changes can reign a modern corporation to be committed to a particular corporate purpose. The project begins by discussing the legal framework's evolution towards prioritizing profit maximization and shareholder interests. Furthermore, it analyzes the language and implications of contemporary corporate charters in defining corporate purpose. The preferred methodological choice for such a project would be empirical data to assess the impact of legal changes on corporate behavior and performance. This topic will be narrowed down even further. The data will be provided to the student, or the student will access them via the Center for Research in Security Prices (CSRP) at Wharton (access details will be given to the student). Furthermore, the student will be given “sample” R codes, but the student is expected to conduct quite a bit of analysis on their own. Biweekly meetings are expected at the very least. Please only apply for the second position if you have knowledge of R (other statistical tools) and are familiar with statistics/econometrics!

Tasks

Student research assistants (RAs) contribute to all levels of our work, from research and writing to data analysis, visualization, and design. You will work collaboratively with the full-time research staff on the project, who might be scattered all around the world. Student RAs will receive training and consistent feedback in terms of what is expected of them. Students will create PowerPoint presentations of various scholarship, will work on the citations, and will delve in more complex work dependent on their skillset.

Hours of work per week (tentative)

At a minimum, a 0.1 FTE appointment. Please note that we will abide by all the criteria that the CP/I program requests.

Period

September 2025 – ongoing.

Student requirements

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills are required, as are excellent writing skills in English.
• Proven research skills strongly preferred with a particular emphasis on scientific research and an ability to convey scientific concepts to the general public.
• Students with a background in law or economics or in their final year of studies have an advantage.
• Familiarity with PowerPoint and APA format (and willing to learn the Bluebook citation) is a MUST.

Contact information

To apply, please send your CV and a copy of your transcript under the subject line “Research Assistant” before July 1.

Questions? Contact:

Fatjon Kaja

Lecturer in Law and Economics, University of Amsterdam

f.kaja@uva.nl

Are you an AUC student with a passion for science, storytelling, and connection? Do you enjoy designing programs, translating complex ideas into engaging formats, or creating compelling online content? Then this is your opportunity to help shape something new from the ground up.

Launching in September 2025, SciSpark will be a small, interdisciplinary student team based at Amsterdam Science Park. You’ll co-create public programs that bring science closer to society – from science cafés and workshops to neighborhood tours and online campaigns. You’ll connect researchers, residents, students, and entrepreneurs, and show how science can be inspiring, accessible and relevant.

These student positions will count as 6EC CP/Is for the duration of the academic year 2025-2026.

What you'll gain: 

• The opportunity to shape something meaningful from the ground up.
• Support and mentoring from AUC and Science & Business.
• A meaningful network of engaged professionals and partners.
• The chance to build something lasting and unique.

Together we want to create a new chapter in how science connects with the world.

Tasks

• Develop and organize events that make science more accessible and visible.
• Collaborate with scientists, startups, artists and community organizations.
• Create content that reaches broader audiences online.
• Help shape an outreach model that can expand to other campuses.

Hours of work per week (tentative)

2-4

Period

September 2025 - June 2026

Student requirements

Students with diverse interests, skills, and ideas are welcome to apply to join the team.

Contact information

Anikka Fülop
afulop@amsterdamsciencepark.nl

Maurits de Klepper
m.c.deklepper@auc.nl 

• General database websites for student CP/I opportunities (“vacaturebanken”) 
• https://aiesec.org/global-talent (international student association) 
• https://aucsa.nl/opportunities (Note: sometimes AUCSA lists external positions from student organizations, which may be considered as a CP/I) 
• www.erasmusintern.org (internships abroad) 
• https://jobboard.uva.nl/nl/vacatures (UvA) 
• https://www.vca.nu (Vrijwilligers Centrale Amsterdam) / https://www.vca.nu/english (VCA projects in English) 
• https://020diverseninclusief.nl (Amsterdam Diverse & Inclusive network) 
• Contact the Director of Science Park, Mr. Leo le Duc via lleduc@amsterdamsciencepark.nl for CP/I opportunities on Science Park.