Contributing Policy Researcher
ABOUT EU POLICY INSIGHT EU Policy Insight is an independent, non-profit think tank dedicated to making Brussels understandable. We produce rigorous, accessible research and analysis across eight interconnected policy domains shaping Europe's digital, economic and institutional future. Our work helps professionals, students, journalists and citizens follow how EU policy is made, applied and enforced. THE OPPORTUNITY We are expanding our research team and are looking for motivated Contributing Policy Researchers to join us on a remote, volunteer basis. We particularly welcome Master's graduates and PhD candidates with experience in policy fields. You will research, analyse and write on the EU policy areas that interest you most, and your work will be published under our independent platform. This is an excellent opportunity to build a public portfolio, deepen your subject expertise and engage with the Brussels policy community. AREAS WE COVER
• AI & Technology Policy: AI Act, digital sovereignty
• Digital Regulation: DSA, DMA, platforms
• Data Protection & Privacy: GDPR, data governance
• EU Law & Institutions: treaties, institutional balance
• Financial & Economic Policy: digital euro, banking union
• Consumer & Digital Rights: single market, online safety
• Cybersecurity & Digital Resilience: NIS2, Cyber Resilience Act, critical infrastructure
• Trade & Geopolitics: trade policy, strategic autonomy
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conduct in-depth research on EU legislation, regulation and policy within your chosen focus area(s)
• Write clear, evidence-based briefings, analysis pieces and explainers for a broad audience
• Monitor developments across the European Commission, European Parliament, Council of the EU and Court of Justice
• Translate complex legal and technical material into balanced, accessible insight
• Cite primary sources accurately and uphold our standards of independence and neutrality
• Collaborate with the editorial team, incorporate feedback and meet agreed deadlines
• Suggest topics, trends and emerging issues worth covering WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
• Preferred: a completed Master's degree or current PhD candidacy in EU affairs, law, political science, economics, technology policy or a related field
• Preferred: proven experience in policy fields, such as policy research, think tanks, public affairs, public administration, consultancy or academia
• Strong analytical skills and excellent written English
• Solid understanding of EU institutions and the legislative process
• Familiarity with primary sources such as EUR-Lex and Commission and Parliament publications
• Ability to work independently, manage your own time and deliver reliably in a remote setting
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and balanced analysis NICE TO HAVE
• Knowledge of one or more additional EU languages
• Published writing, academic publications or a portfolio of analytical work
• Experience in more than one of our focus areas WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
• Your work published under a respected independent think tank
• Hands-on experience in your chosen policy area
• A public portfolio to support future career and academic applications
• Editorial feedback to sharpen your policy writing
• A network within the Brussels and EU policy community
• Flexible, fully remote working POSITION DETAILS
• Type: Volunteer, non-profit
•
Location:
Remote
• Time commitment: Flexible, agreed with the editorial team
HOW TO APPLY
Send the following to (email hidden) or (email hidden) Your CV
• A short writing sample
• Your preferred focus area(s) and a few lines on why you want to contribute EU Policy Insight welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive, respectful team environment.
• AI & Technology Policy: AI Act, digital sovereignty
• Digital Regulation: DSA, DMA, platforms
• Data Protection & Privacy: GDPR, data governance
• EU Law & Institutions: treaties, institutional balance
• Financial & Economic Policy: digital euro, banking union
• Consumer & Digital Rights: single market, online safety
• Cybersecurity & Digital Resilience: NIS2, Cyber Resilience Act, critical infrastructure
• Trade & Geopolitics: trade policy, strategic autonomy
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conduct in-depth research on EU legislation, regulation and policy within your chosen focus area(s)
• Write clear, evidence-based briefings, analysis pieces and explainers for a broad audience
• Monitor developments across the European Commission, European Parliament, Council of the EU and Court of Justice
• Translate complex legal and technical material into balanced, accessible insight
• Cite primary sources accurately and uphold our standards of independence and neutrality
• Collaborate with the editorial team, incorporate feedback and meet agreed deadlines
• Suggest topics, trends and emerging issues worth covering WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
• Preferred: a completed Master's degree or current PhD candidacy in EU affairs, law, political science, economics, technology policy or a related field
• Preferred: proven experience in policy fields, such as policy research, think tanks, public affairs, public administration, consultancy or academia
• Strong analytical skills and excellent written English
• Solid understanding of EU institutions and the legislative process
• Familiarity with primary sources such as EUR-Lex and Commission and Parliament publications
• Ability to work independently, manage your own time and deliver reliably in a remote setting
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and balanced analysis NICE TO HAVE
• Knowledge of one or more additional EU languages
• Published writing, academic publications or a portfolio of analytical work
• Experience in more than one of our focus areas WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
• Your work published under a respected independent think tank
• Hands-on experience in your chosen policy area
• A public portfolio to support future career and academic applications
• Editorial feedback to sharpen your policy writing
• A network within the Brussels and EU policy community
• Flexible, fully remote working POSITION DETAILS
• Type: Volunteer, non-profit
•
Location:
Remote
• Time commitment: Flexible, agreed with the editorial team
HOW TO APPLY
Send the following to (email hidden) or (email hidden) Your CV
• A short writing sample
• Your preferred focus area(s) and a few lines on why you want to contribute EU Policy Insight welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive, respectful team environment.