Talent Programme for students
DIGNITY’s Talent Programme is specifically designed for ambitious graduate students seeking a thesis collaboration or an internship within torture or related fields as part of their academic programme.
The Talent Programme follows the academic year, and we expect to open applications around October 1st for the spring semester and March 1st for the autumn semester.
When we open the call for applications, you can find the job posting with the current key areas of work and submit your application via the link below.
About the Programme
The Programme offers an inspiring and intensive environment at the intersection of theory and practice. As participant, you will have the opportunity to develop and contribute to knowledge production and the creation of a better world together with other participants in the Programme and under the qualified supervision of experienced DIGNITY staff.
DIGNITY emphasises approaches to understanding and addressing the complex challenges of torture prevention and rehabilitation. A central element of the Talent Programme is learning from colleagues with diverse professional backgrounds.
As an applicant, you must:
- be enrolled in an academic programme with an internship component or plan to write a thesis within one of DIGNITY’s key areas of work
- have strong English language skills, as DIGNITY is a bilingual organisation (Danish and English), and as the Talent Programme typically includes both Danish and international students, and all joint meetings are conducted in English.
- for internships at DIGNITY’s Rehabilitation Clinic be fluent in Danish.
Framework for Master’s thesis students and interns
Being a part of the Talent Programme gives you the opportunity to contribute to DIGNITY’s work against torture and violence and to collaborate with experienced DIGNITY employees on ongoing projects, either as a thesis student or intern:
- Writing a Master’s thesis at DIGNITY allows you to work academically with issues related to the causes, consequences or contexts of torture and violence and receive qualified co-supervision.
- Thesis positions are open for 4–5 months. You will work on your thesis with co-supervision from a relevant and qualified DIGNITY staff member in addition to your main university supervisor.
- An internship in one of our departments of either International Programmes, National Rehabilitation or Prevention & Accountability provides a unique opportunity to engage with and learn about human rights, torture rehabilitation and torture prevention in practice.
- During an internship at the Rehabilitation Clinic you will participate in clinical work, interdisciplinary teams, and neuropsychological assessments and work with traumatised refugees under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
The Talent Programme is an educational programme and is therefore unpaid, regardless of whether you are an intern or thesis student. DIGNITY does not reimburse general expenses incurred during the Programme. Participants are therefore responsible for all expenses, such as transport, insurance, housing, and living costs.
More information
General questions about the Talent Programme can be directed by email to HR Specialist Julie Weng Haar at [email protected].
