General Open Call
IFSA Internship at the IUFRO Headquarters, Vienna, Austria
For several years, the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO), as one of IFSA’s professional partners, has been offering internship opportunities to students from IFSA Local Committees.
Each year, one student can work at the IUFRO Headquarters in Vienna, assisting with diverse projects within IUFRO and getting an insight into the work of an international organization. Visit https://www.iufro.org/ to learn more about IUFRO!
This year, one internship will be offered for two months. The intended internship period is from September 14th to November 13th, 2026.
The tasks of the student intern mostly consist of office work, such as assisting with the preparation of reports, supporting the planning and execution of IUFRO-led projects and events, and assisting in the preparation of communication materials.
IFSA is able to support the intern with a stipend of €2500 to partially cover the subsistence costs during the internship period.
The intern will be stationed at the IUFRO HQ, Marxergasse 2, 1030 Vienna, Austria.
Application requirements:
In order to apply for this years‘ internship, the documents listed below should be sent to:
lubna.anfaresi@ifsa.net by April 12th, 2026, 11:59 pm CET (Please note that only students who are currently enrolled in a university and are members of an official IFSA Local Committee (LC) can apply.)
- Motivation letter (no more than 1 page and prohibited to use AI)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letter from LC president confirming that applicant is currently an LC member
- One academic reference (e.g., from a professor or supervisor)
- Enrolment Certification (copy of valid student ID or similar)
I am looking forward to your applications. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Good luck!
Lubna Anfaresi
Head of IUFRO Sub Commission: lubna.anfaresi@ifsa.net
