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
