Call for Applications:Research Assistants &
Research Interns

Join our global research teams and contribute to impactful research in the Social Sciences.

LocationFully Remote
Duration6 or 12 months
Time Commitment10 hours per week
CompensationUnpaid / Volunteer

CENRAPS International Academic Organization invites applications from motivated students in the Social Sciences to join our global research teams. We are recruiting for two distinct positions across our four specialized research centers.

Application Status
Open / Rolling Selection
Research Network

Research Centers

Applicants may indicate their preferred research center from the four specialized areas below.

01

Center for Türkiye–South Asia Studies

02

Center for Migration and Mobility Studies

03

Center for Peace and Conflict Studies

04

Center for Environment and Climate Studies

Available Positions

Research Opportunities

Two distinct positions are available according to the applicant's academic level.

Position 01 · R/A

Research Assistant

For current MS and PhD students in Social Sciences.

Who Can Apply

Current MS and PhD students in Social Sciences.

Core Responsibilities

As a Research Assistant, you will closely collaborate with the Principal Investigator(s) to drive ‎projects forward. Your tasks will include‎

  • Literature Reviews: Conducting comprehensive literature reviews and synthesizing complex academic texts.
  • Data Management: Managing, cleaning, and analyzing primary or secondary datasets.
  • Academic Writing: Assisting in drafting research papers, policy briefs, and academic presentations.
  • Project Support: Contributing to institutional data logging and research coordination.
Position 02 · R/I

Research Intern

For 3rd and 4th-year Bachelor's students in Social Sciences.

Who Can Apply

3rd and 4th-year Bachelor's students in Social Sciences.

Core Responsibilities

This internship is designed to provide hands-on exposure to research methodologies, data environments, and academic workflows while providing direct mentorship from senior researchers.

  • Database Navigation: Learn how to navigate and extract data from major academic databases.
  • Resource Organization: Help organize, categorize, and archive critical research materials.
  • Collaborative Research: Participate in weekly lab meetings, brainstorming sessions, and project reviews.
  • Research Support: Assist with basic data entry, proofreading, and visual asset creation for presentations.
Program Benefits

What You Will Gain

Develop your research skills, expand your academic network, and gain valuable professional experience through the following opportunities and benefits.

01

Hands-on Research Experience

Gain practical experience in academic research, literature reviews, data analysis, and scholarly writing.

02

Journal Editorial and Publication Experience

Develop familiarity with editorial workflows, manuscript preparation, and academic publishing.

03

Academic Mentorship

Receive guidance and professional insights from experienced researchers and journal editors.

04

International Academic Networking

Connect and collaborate with researchers, scholars, and academic professionals from different countries.

05

Free Webinars and Conferences

Enjoy free access to selected academic webinars, conferences, and professional development activities.

06

Free Turnitin Similarity-Checking Support

Receive complimentary Turnitin similarity-checking support to strengthen academic writing and research integrity.

07

Research and Publication Opportunities

Explore opportunities to contribute to research projects, scholarly articles, policy briefs, and academic publications.

08

Certificate of Completion

Receive an official Certificate of Completion upon successfully fulfilling the program requirements.

Application Process

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application via email to CENRAPS.

01

Choose Your Position

Use (R/A) for Research Assistant or (R/I) for Research Intern.

02

Prepare Your CV

Attach a copy of your current Resume / CV.

03

Select Your Research Center

Briefly state your preferred research center from the four listed above.

04

Send Your Application

Send your application and CV to the CENRAPS research team.

Application Deadline Open / Rolling Selection