HCSS

• • Climate, Energy, Materials & Food
    • Agrifood Monitor

The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) is an independent think tank that conducts research on geopolitical and defence & security issues for governments, non-governmental organisations and corporations. We provide practical solutions for challenges in a fast-changing world. Our multidisciplinary research agenda covers international and national security, defence planning, cybersecurity, resource and energy issues, and broader geopolitical and geo-economic developments. We conduct our research guided through innovative and data-driven approaches. HCSS works independently and in collaboration with its network of affiliated experts.

Working at HCSS

HCSS has a dedicated international staff, many of them graduates from major universities in the US, France, the UK, the Netherlands and elsewhere. We provide a challenging and exciting intellectual environment and opportunities for career growth. We look for highly qualified individuals with unique backgrounds, original views, and diversity in academic training and work experience. We firmly believe in prioritising qualifications and skills when making hiring decisions, without any discrimination based on personal characteristics such as race, religion, gender, age, disability, and sexual orientation.

Water, Peace and Security (WPS) Internship

HCSS is looking for a new Water, Peace and Security (WPS) intern to start in July/August 2025. Are you a student interested in climate security in the MENA region? The WPS internship is a dynamic and varied opportunity in research, project management, communication, design, networking, copy writing, and policy development. Deadline to apply is July 20th!

Type: Internship

Hours: 40

HCSS General (start August 2025 / OPEN)

HCSS is looking for new interns to start in August 2025. Are you a student interested in geopolitics and international security? The HCSS internship is a dynamic and varied opportunity in research, analysis, data, communication, design, networking, copy writing, and policy development. Deadline to apply is July 20th!

Type: Internship

Hours: 40

HCSS Datalab Internship (start July 2025 / OPEN UNTIL JUNE)

The Datalab of The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies offers an exciting internship to aspiring data scientists. Our clients include major corporations, key government ministries, development aid agencies, and security providers, both domestic and global. The HCSS data internship therefore offers invaluable experience working on some of the most significant global issues of our time. Candidates should either have a strong quantitative background or demonstrated affinity for all things quantitative. They should also demonstrate transferable programming skills, as well as a keen interest in the topics covered by HCSS policy research.

Type: Internship

Hours: 40

Office Address

• The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies
• 1
• 2514 EA The Hague
• The Netherlands