Background
Scientific knowledge has contributed to the solutions of many global issues, not least in tackling the Covid-19 pandemic. The term science diplomacy was born out of the need for an interface between scientific communities and [foreign] policy communities, but over time, its meaning has evolved to cover the following: 1) informing policy objectives by using scientific advice (science in diplomacy); 2) promoting scientific cooperation via diplomacy (diplomacy for science); and 3) science to improve [international] relations (science for diplomacy).
The opportunity
The Indonesian Embassy London (KBRI London) in collaboration with Coventry University is currently embarking on a new and exciting research initiative to investigate Science Diplomacy.
We are offering this exciting internship opportunity to enthusiastic, high calibre Masters students who currently study (or have recently completed their studies in) relevant areas of political science, political economy, international relations, diplomacy, communications, etc., to join the dynamic teams at KBRI London and Coventry University.
Main responsibility
The successful candidates will have the main responsibility to carry out desk-based research to assess extant body of literature to acquire an in-depth understanding of the state-of-the-art in Science Diplomacy. The deliverable from this internship is a comprehensive report detailing,
amongst others:
• how science diplomacy has so far been practised;
• the impacts of science diplomacy; and
• the future scenarios of science diplomacy in informing, promoting and influencing national interests and global debates.
Location
Due to the Covid-19 restriction, physical presence is less important as long as the candidates are committed and capable of completing the agreed deliverables in time. Regular progress meetings will be done via Zoom or similar media.
Important dates
Assignment: January 2021 – March 2021 (3 months).
Application
Send your CV with a short cover letter explaining why you are the right candidate for this post to information@indonesianembassy.org.uk no later than Monday 14 December 2020. This project can be used as part of or adopted into, your thesis or final projects. Please enquire for other details.
Contacts
Mr Hartyo Harkomoyo, Counsellor of Socio-Cultural Affairs (hartyo.harkomoyo@kemlu.go.id)
Prof Benny Tjahjono, Coventry University (benny.tjahjono@coventry.ac.uk)
original letter: download here
