UNU Macau Remote Research Internship

Organization: United Nations University Institute in Macau (UNU Macau)

Type: Internship

Location: Global

Deadline: September 18, 2026

Funding: No Funding

The United Nations University Institute in Macau (UNU Macau), a UN research institute working where digital technology meets sustainable development, wants someone to spend two months, from 5 October to 4 December 2026, working remotely on its research into neuroscience, learning and AI in higher education. The work feeds a forthcoming Springer book on AI and higher education and related policy papers, under the supervision of the Institute Director. UNU's posting is unclear on pay: its header shows $550 per month, but its Stipend section says N/A. **What you get:** - Two months of research experience inside a UN research institute, supervised by UNU Macau's Institute Director - A hand in a forthcoming Springer book on AI and higher education, alongside research briefs, policy recommendations, blog articles and journal article drafts - Practice in turning research findings into policy-relevant outputs, and in working in a multicultural UN team - A fully remote placement **What you'll do:** - Run literature reviews and research on neuroscience, learning, education and AI in higher education - Support research and analysis for the forthcoming Springer book on AI and higher education - Explore how neuroscience and learning science can inform education policy and practice - Help write policy recommendations, including neuroscience-informed approaches to education policymaking - Draft blogs, research papers, journal articles and other knowledge products - Prepare, organise and analyse research materials and evidence **Key dates:** - Vacancy posted 9 September 2026 - Applications close 18 September 2026 at 11:59pm Macau time (GMT+8), which is 15:59 UTC - Shortlisted candidates send proof of education status and of insurance before their interview (no date given) - Internship anticipated from Monday 5 October to Friday 4 December 2026 **More information:** - The posting does not state weekly hours or a working time zone; the only clock it names is Macau time (GMT+8), for the deadline - UNU does not sponsor a working visa for this position - The internship is meant to complement your studies and carries no expectation of a job at UNU afterwards - UNU accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents, illness or death during the internship, and the selected intern must hold their own health and life insurance - The application page stops working after the deadline - UNU says it never charges any application, processing, interviewing or testing fee, and asks applicants to ignore any request for one

United Nations University Institute in Macau (UNU Macau)Internship

UNU Macau Remote Research Internship

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Opportunity type

Internship

Funding

No Funding

Location

Global

Deadline

Archived

About this opportunity

What you get:

Two months of research experience inside a UN research institute, supervised by UNU Macau's Institute Director
A hand in a forthcoming Springer book on AI and higher education, alongside research briefs, policy recommendations, blog articles and journal article drafts
Practice in turning research findings into policy-relevant outputs, and in working in a multicultural UN team
A fully remote placement

What you'll do:

Run literature reviews and research on neuroscience, learning, education and AI in higher education
Support research and analysis for the forthcoming Springer book on AI and higher education
Explore how neuroscience and learning science can inform education policy and practice
Help write policy recommendations, including neuroscience-informed approaches to education policymaking
Draft blogs, research papers, journal articles and other knowledge products
Prepare, organise and analyse research materials and evidence

Key dates:

Vacancy posted 9 September 2026
Applications close 18 September 2026 at 11:59pm Macau time (GMT+8), which is 15:59 UTC
Shortlisted candidates send proof of education status and of insurance before their interview (no date given)
Internship anticipated from Monday 5 October to Friday 4 December 2026

More information:

The posting does not state weekly hours or a working time zone; the only clock it names is Macau time (GMT+8), for the deadline
UNU does not sponsor a working visa for this position
The internship is meant to complement your studies and carries no expectation of a job at UNU afterwards
UNU accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents, illness or death during the internship, and the selected intern must hold their own health and life insurance
The application page stops working after the deadline
UNU says it never charges any application, processing, interviewing or testing fee, and asks applicants to ignore any request for one

Who can apply

A Master's degree or above in neuroscience, education, learning sciences, psychology, AI, social sciences or a related field
Strong research, analytical and academic writing skills, with a demonstrated ability to run literature reviews and synthesise academic research
A strong interest in where neuroscience, learning, AI and higher education meet
Able to work independently and effectively in a remote environment
Excellent written and spoken English; working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage
Open to candidates of any nationality; UNU strongly encourages applications from developing countries and from women
Apply online with a brief cover letter, a current CV and examples of relevant research work, all in English; the form also asks for a copy of your highest degree certificate, a current research sample and a motivation statement of up to 300 words
Candidates invited to interview must first send documents confirming their education status (for example a transcript or proof of enrolment) and proof of health and life or accident insurance valid for the duration and location of the internship
Selection may include a desk review, a competency-based interview and references

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Good to know

+Two months of remote research on neuroscience, learning and AI in higher education with the United Nations University
+Open to any nationality, from anywhere
+UNU charges no application, processing or interview fee

Worth checking yourself

!You need a master's degree or higher in neuroscience, education, psychology, AI or a related field
!UNU's own posting contradicts itself on pay: the header and the careers feed say $550 a month, the Stipend section says none. We could not get UNU to confirm which is right before the round closed, so treat this as unpaid unless they tell you otherwise
!Shortlisted candidates must show their own health and life insurance before interview
!Closes 18 September at 23:59 Macau time, which is mid-afternoon in Europe and morning in the Americas

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