Internships 2026 (Non-Research)

Responsibilities

Indicative Responsibilities

• Depending on the selected department and focus area (e.g. Accounting, HR, Education, Makerspace), responsibilities may include:
• Supporting day-to-day departmental operations through hands-on involvement
• Assisting with data entry, documentation, reporting, and record keeping
• Contributing to department-specific tasks, such as:
• Financial data processing and reporting (Accounting)
• Recruitment, onboarding, and HR administration (HR)
• Workshop design and educational content development (Education)
• Prototyping, fabrication, and creative project support (Makerspace)
• Participating in ongoing projects and real organisational activities
• Supporting the preparation of materials, tools, or deliverables relevant to each function
• Collaborating with teams and gaining exposure to internal processes and workflows
• Assisting in events, workshops, or internal initiatives, where applicable
• Ensuring accuracy, organisation, and confidentiality in all assigned tasks
• Taking initiative in learning and supporting additional tasks as needed
• Your profile
• Looking to gain hands-on experience in a leading research environment? CYENS invites motivated and curious individuals to join our research teams through our internship programme.
• This is an opportunity to work alongside experts, contribute to innovative projects, and explore areas that match your academic and professional interests.

General qualifications and requirements

Qualifications

• Students or recent graduates in relevant fields, depending on the department (e.g. Business, Finance, HR, Education, Engineering, Design, etc.)
• Basic understanding of the relevant functional area
• Familiarity with standard tools (e.g. MS Office; design or technical tools where applicable)
• Skills & Competencies
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Adaptability in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment
• Professionalism and sense of responsibility

Additional Requirements

• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information appropriately
• Good command of English
• Reliability and commitment to the agreed internship period

Nice to Have

• (Tailored to Departments)
• Basic knowledge of accounting or finance principles (for Accounting roles)
• Interest in HR practices and people management (for HR roles)
• Familiarity with educational tools, coding, or robotics (for Education roles)
• Experience or interest in design, fabrication, or prototyping tools (for Makerspace roles)
• Creativity, curiosity, and a hands-on mindset
• Internship Objective
• Gain practical, hands-on experience in a professional environment
• Develop functional and transferable skills relevant to the chosen field
• Contribute to real tasks and projects, not just observation
• Build confidence in workplace collaboration and communication
• Understand how different departments operate within an innovation-driven organisation
• Application process
• Submit your application online and include:
• Your preferred department
• Your availability and desired internship duration
• We welcome applications from individuals who are eager to learn, collaborate, and make an impact.
• Contact details
• For general enquiries, applicants may contact the HR Department of CYENS, Centre of Excellence at internships@cyens.org.cy