Intern, Studies and Research Department (M/F)

Who are we?

Institute for Advanced Studies in National Defence

The Institut des hautes études de défense nationale (IHEDN) is a national public administrative body under the supervision of the Prime Minister and, more specifically, of the Secrétariat général à la défense et à la sécurité nationale (SGDSN).

The Institut des hautes études de défense nationale (IHEDN) prepares leaders from all spheres of activity to assume the highest responsibilities by developing their understanding of national defence and security issues, their knowledge of related public policies, their perception of the interplay of players involved in their implementation, and their aptitude for strategic thinking. The training provided as part of the national session is designed to enable all students to grasp from the outset the cross-sectoral, interdisciplinary, interministerial, European and international dimensions of defence and security issues through a common foundation and in-depth study of 5 major areas (Armament and the Defence Economy, Economic Defence and Security, Maritime Issues and Strategies, Defence Policy, Digital Sovereignty and Cybersecurity).

The IHEDN, working to build and disseminate a common defence culture, helps to forge lasting links between senior public and private, civilian and military officials.

Job description

The Department of Studies and Research

The Department of Studies and Research (DER) is responsible for ensuring the scientific and educational quality, as well as regulatory compliance, of all training programmes delivered at IHEDN. It conducts research in fields of interest to the Institute. Through its work, it stimulates participants’ thinking and supports them throughout their training programme by providing methodological guidance. It contributes to the internal and external dissemination of academic output relevant to the Institute’s areas of activity, audiences and partners. It defines the priorities for support in research and foresight. It develops links with higher education and research organisations. The DER determines the content of conferences and round-table discussions, as well as cooperation with partner institutes in France and abroad.

Main activities

The trainee will contribute to the various activities of the DER. His/her tasks will include :

  • To support the production and dissemination of evidence-based documents and analyses on defence and security issues;
  • To contribute to the scientific, thematic and educational monitoring activities carried out by the department;
  • To help organise the various events run by the department (conferences, scientific awards, teaching meetings, etc.);
  • To meet any other ad hoc requirements of the department, particularly in relation to the management of the Institute’s quality assurance process.

Expected skills

Knowing how to be

  • Organisation and method ;
  • Initiative and ability to summarise;
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team;
  • Intellectual curiosity. 

Know-how

  • Collecting, processing and distributing information;
  • Demonstrate good writing skills;
  • Carry out rigorous documentary research.

Knowledge

  • Knowledge of institutions concerned with defence and security issues;
  • Fluency in English ;
  • Proficiency in Pack Office.

Profile required

Master 2 in human and social sciences, IEP, Grande école.

See the advert on the civil service portal

or apply to recrutement@ihedn.fr