Applications are open for the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Parliamentary Research Programme 2025. The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung supports internships in the South African Parliament called the Parliamentary Research Programme. This programme enables participants to learn how politics and parliament function. As part of the programme, participants work within a political party’s research and communications team in Parliament.
The programme affords participants the opportunity to:
- Increase familiarity with structures, processes and people in Parliament.
- Improve writing and time management skills.
- Generally deepened knowledge of the political sector.
- Join the KAS alumni network.
Benefits
- KAS pays a monthly stipend to assist with living expenses and required travel. The stipend amount is at internship level.
Eligibility
- Individuals with tertiary qualifications in economics, law, politics, media, communications, journalism and related fields. Law and Economics are particularly encouraged.
- Outstanding academic performance, personal suitability, political and social commitment. They expect candidates to have a broad general education and a strong interest in political issues, a positive attitude towards democracy and human rights and to exercise tolerance with regard to different-minded people. Strong writing skills and ability to work under pressure are of particular interest, as is the ability to work in a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Applicants must have at minimum graduated from a 3-year degree, have the right to work in South Africa and be available full time (40 hours a week).
Application
The programme is a full-time, four-month placement as a researcher for a political party at Parliament in Cape Town (11 August – 12 December 2025). Applications close at 22:00 on Sunday, 15 June 2025!
