Internship - Innovation Center

  Internship 1660

INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 196 Member Countries. Created in 1923, it facilitates cross-border police co-operation, and supports and assists all organizations, authorities, and services whose mission is to prevent or combat international crime. 

Title: Intern - Innovation Centre
Directorate: Innovation Centre 
Duty station: Singapore
Duration (in months): 11.00 
Estimated starting date: 1 June 2026
Level of security clearance: Basic 
Deadline for applications: 4 March 2026 

INTERPOL’s Internship Programme welcomes candidates from any of our 196 member countries.

INTERPOL actively encourages applications from women and nationals of member countries that are currently unrepresented among our staff (please this link to access the list of countries). Candidates from these countries are particularly encouraged to apply. 

INTERPOL’s recruitment process is merit-based hence all hiring decisions are made considering the applicant’s qualifications and the needs of the Organization.

The Programme attracts talented students or recent graduates to the Organization and provides them with:

- A better understanding of the Organization’s goals and objectives and how international police cooperation is organized
- An insight into how an international organization operates
- A framework to enhance their educational experience through practical work assignments, thereby developing skills which are useful for their career and future employment
- Experience of working in a multicultural, multidisciplinary and multi-ethnic environment, contributing to the development of mutual understanding, trust and tolerance

All the relevant information about our Internship Programme may be found on our official web site.

As of 1 January 2025, the internship allowance is EUR 700 and a transport subsidy of EUR 30 per month. An additional housing subsidy of EUR 170 per month will be provided to eligible interns.  

Interns are required to be subscribed to a health insurance coverage for the entire duration of the internship. However, they are eligible to request enrolment in the Organization’s health insurance coverage at no additional cost. 

Please note INTERPOL does not establish or endorse internship agreements with universities or academic institutions. Internship arrangements and communication are made solely between INTERPOL and the individual selected for the internship.

Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the conditions of internship and the requirements prior to applying for this internship.

PRIMARY DUTIES

The INTERPOL Innovation Centre (IC) aims to support law enforcement agencies in understanding and preparing for the rapid changes affecting policing. The IC facilitates knowledge exchange on how technologies – enduring and emerging – impact law enforcement. By bringing together experts from a wide range of backgrounds, the IC connects law enforcement, academia, and the private sector, forging a robust knowledge community tackling technology-enabled threats and crimes.

Working with other INTERPOL units and external partners, the Innovation Centre has a flexible project team approach in researching, developing, and implementing dynamic and innovative solutions to policing issues. The Innovation Centre’s outputs include the following:

CALL FOR INTERNSHIP 

Knowledge exchange – Gathering, analyzing, and sharing information on potential implications of emerging technologies on law enforcement; identifying use-cases and best practices to aid law enforcement in tackling technology-enabled threats and crimes; policy – Developing, considering, and advocating interventions at the policy level to enhance law enforcement processes and value chains; facilitating the development of internationally endorsed policing standards and norms;New Technologies – Facilitating a coordinated approach for INTERPOL, member countries, and non-governmental partners to be collectively plugged in to the world of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), synthetic media, digital forensics, drones, 3D printing and scanning, immersive technologies (e.g., virtual reality/augmented reality), blockchain and virtual assets; understanding not only the threats posed by new technologies but also the opportunities they generate to enhance
policing efforts. 

Digital Forensics – Acquiring cutting-edge digital forensics capabilities to be at the forefront in terms of understanding and addressing operational demands resulting from the proliferation and usage of new technologies, and develop a pool of experts which can be tapped into to provide technical assistance and training to requesting INTERPOL member countries.

Throughout this internship the selected applicant will provide support to the Innovation Centre and its activities by supporting research activities such as:
▪ Drafting reports, studies, and methodologies – delivering analytical outputs and visual products
▪ Conducting research and analysis of open-source information
▪ Drafting correspondence in English
▪ Contributing to flagship products and services
▪ Performing any other duty assigned by the supervisor

The Programme attracts talented students or recent graduates to the Organization and provides them with:
▪ A better understanding of the Organization’s goals and objectives and how international police cooperation is organized
▪ An insight into how an international organization operates
▪ A framework to enhance their educational experience through practical work assignments, thereby developing skills which are useful for their career and future employment
▪ Experience of working in a multicultural, multidisciplinary, and multi-ethnic environment, contributing to the development of mutual understanding, trust, and tolerance

REQUIREMENTS

All candidates will be assessed on the under mentioned requirements

Requirements
▪ Be a national of one of INTERPOL’s 196 member countries.
▪ Have attained the legal age in the country of nationality.

Training / Education required
▪ Be enrolled in, or have graduated from, a post-secondary accredited academic institution (at least Bachelor’s degree) within the past six months on the date of submission of their application in Criminology, International Relations, Security Studies, Police Technologies, or similar disciplines.

Languages
▪ Professional fluency in English is required.
▪ A good command of any other INTERPOL official language (Arabic, French or Spanish) would be an asset.

Technical skills
▪ Knowledge of new and emerging technologies would be beneficial.
▪ Basic knowledge of AI and digital forensics tools would be an asset.
▪ Strong drafting skills.
▪ Ability to present projects in a comprehensive, eye-catching format.
▪ Previous experience in research activities/projects.
▪ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.

Abilities required
▪ Teamwork and cooperation
▪ Good oral and written communication
▪ Motivated and proactive
▪ Ability to work in an international environment