Placements are simply a great adventure that will help you to prepare for professional challenges after your graduation. Placements provide students the opportunity to expand their skills, network with professionals and make an impact in their field. A placement may be the first step to finding a job in your dream workplace.
During all third mobility periods, students are obliged to complete a placement. This placement is part of your academic programme at the third mobility university in year 2 and will bear credit (5 or 6 ECTS). The third mobility university is responsible for allocating placements and for determining the nature of the assessment for placements. Before you start the placement, the third mobility university Coordinator in consultation with the internship partner, determines the academic outcome of the placement to be completed (e.g. report, analysis, project).
Placements are organised with a variety of non-governmental, think-tank and charity organisations and enable students to develop important professional skills within their area of specialization.
Students may choose between offers from the CEERES partner organisations. Each CEERES university provides placements partners based in their country (city). Students are expected to complete their placement in the place where they spend their third mobility period.
The time load dedicated to the placement is 160 hours, which is equivalent to 20 full working days (8 hours per day). The exact timings have to be agreed upon with the placement supervisor at the partner organisation (it may be possible, for instance, to do the placement on a part-time basis in a longer timeframe).
Placement Provider Testimonials
Please note that all student’s names have been anonymised
The Institute of European Studies at Jagiellonian University is one of Poland’s leading research units in European affairs, governance, and international relations. It conducts interdisciplinary research and collaborates with international institutions, providing students with opportunities to engage in empirical projects and fieldwork.
Ryan
- Ryan has demonstrated exceptional skills in conducting literature reviews and analysing data, significantly contributing to our research projects. From the beginning, Ryan showed a keen understanding of the research process and a meticulous approach to gathering and synthesising information from various sources. His literature reviews have been thorough, insightful, and well-organized, providing a strong foundation for our projects.Ryan works independently, showcasing his ability to manage his tasks efficiently and effectively. Encouraging this level of autonomy fosters critical thinking, innovation, and confidence in his abilities, ultimately benefiting both Ryan and the organisation he served.His contributions have gone beyond expectations, and his work has had a tangible impact on the success of our projects. Ryan must continue on this good work path, maintaining the high standards he has set for himself. His dedication, attention to detail, and analytical prowess make him an asset to any research team.
Susanna
- Susanna has demonstrated exceptional skills in conducting literature reviews and analysing data, contributing significantly to our research projects. Moving forward, it is encouraged that Susanna works more independently, sets her own priorities, and takes initiative. Her skills and insights are highly valued, and taking ownership of tasks and exploring new ideas will allow her to make even greater contributions.
New Eastern Europe is the exclusive bimonthly news magazine dedicated to Central and Eastern European affairs published by the Jan Nowak-Jeziorański College of Eastern Europe in Wrocław, a Polish-based NGO think tank. The editorial offices are located in Kraków, Poland.
Luka
- Luka was very well prepared for his placement at New Eastern Europe. He is already very familiar with the issues that we cover and was eager to learn more. He was very active in discussions and meetings and was an overall great fit for the editorial team.
Natalia
- Natalia was a real pleasure to work with. She is very intelligent, hard-working, and open to new ideas. She did a great job on all tasks we assigned to her. We could also observe that Anna manages to adequately balance her studies and work. We believe she is already well-prepared for the workforce.
The Galicia Jewish Museum exists to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust and celebrate the Jewish culture of Polish Galicia, presenting Jewish history from a new perspective. An innovative and unique institution located in Kazimierz, the Jewish district of Kraków, Poland, the Museum is a registered charity in Poland. The objectives of the Museum are to challenge the stereotypes and misconceptions typically associated with the Jewish past in Poland and to educate both Poles and Jews about their own histories, whilst encouraging them to think about the future.
Claire
- Claire is a very devoted person. She willingly took upon herself all tasks given and performed them with excellence. She is a hard-working person and was able to work alone and with her teammates. We are very satisfied with her internship.
The Centre for Social Sciences (CSS) is the flagship research institute of social sciences in Hungary. It conducts disciplinary and interdisciplinary research in the areas of sociology, political science, computational social science, network science, minority studies and legal studies using the latest scientific methods and high quality research data.
Elena
- With Elena’s commitment, curiosity, work ethic and communication skills, she is beyond ready to excel in her future workplaces.
Internationaler Bund Polska (IB Polska) is a foundation established in Krakow at the turn of 2004 and 2005. The founder is a German organisation Internationaler Bund Freier Traeger der Jugend-Sozial und Bildungsarbeit e.V. from Frankfurt am Main. The main goals of the foundation are: helping people to develope themselves in different areas and planning their own future life, to integrate with the society, to be responsible for themselves and to be an active citizens whose are helping to develope local communities and society. IB Polska holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label.
- During her internship, the student demonstrated a willingness to acquire knowledge and new skills, diligently and enthusiastically fulfilling assigned tasks. She expressed interest in getting to know more about work in non-governmental organizations and exhibited good communication skills both with fellow interns and with the Foundation’s staff and coordinator. The student possesses knowledge, and it is only a matter of time before she gains the experience to apply it practically.
Further details on how to find and complete a placement can be found in the Placement Booklet, available by clicking the button below
