Call for Applications for the “Inspire Peace” Internship, Rotary Year 2026-2027, Apply Now

Call for Applications for the “Inspire Peace” Internship, Rotary Year 2026-2027, Apply Now

The “LET’S INSPIRE PEACE” Internship, established by Rotary International District 2032 IT in the 2018-2019 Rotary year and promoted this 2026-2027 Rotary year by RC Sanremo, RC Albenga, RC GE Sud Ovest, RC Imperia, RC Sanremo Hanbury, RC Alassio, RC Savona and RC Varazze, awards a young graduate, interested in deepening their knowledge of humanitarian law and contributing to the protection of human rights and respect for international law, a scholarship worth €5,000 for a 9-month internship.

The internship will take place at the International Institute of Humanitarian Law in Sanremo (IIDU) starting October 1, 2026, and will offer the selected candidate the opportunity to acquire new knowledge and develop specific skills in international humanitarian law, the framework of international norms aimed at protecting victims of armed conflicts and humanitarian crises, and conflict management and resolution.

The Institute’s international environment will also allow it to work closely with government officials, diplomats, and military officers from various regions of the world.

The “LET’S INSPIRE PEACE” Internship falls within the focus of Rotary International and, in addition to providing the resources for an internship at the prestigious Sanremo Institute, can allow the selected candidate to prepare to compete for one of the 50 scholarships offered by the Rotary Foundation, to obtain a master’s degree or a professional certificate at one of the Rotary Peace Centers hosted by prestigious international universities.

Eligibility requirements

Interested candidates must possess and, upon request, produce documents proving:

  • degree with a grade of no less than 95/110 in legal, economic, social or other related disciplines with a study path oriented towards international subjects;
  • documented experience of activities carried out with third sector associations and/or NGOs (where applicable).
Documentation required to participate and conditions

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application to participate in the Call by accessing the website iihl.peopleforce.io/careers , completing the relevant form, and submitting it by 3:00 PM on September 25, 2026.

When completing the application form , candidates must have the following documents available:

  1. Curriculum Vitae written in English (to be attached in PDF format);
  2. A cover letter, which must be included when completing the online application, will result in exclusion from the procedure. The application must contain the following information:
    • Previous study and/or work experiences and related results achieved;
    • Social interests and personal ethical standards;
    • Interest in the mission of the Sanremo Institute and the subjects it deals with;
    • Elements of sustainability and measurability of the objectives pursued;
    • Declaration of knowledge and sharing of Rotary’s mission.
  3. Any other document useful to the examining committee in better evaluating the candidate’s scientific and human profile (to be attached to the CV in a single PDF).

In the next phase of the recruitment process, and exclusively from candidates who pass the first selection, copies of the following documents will also be requested:

  1. Identity document certifying residence or place of work in Liguria or in the Piedmont provinces of Alessandria, Asti, Cuneo;
  2. Degree certificate (or equivalent document) obtained no more than five years ago.

The scholarship will be paid as a reimbursement of expenses according to the methods agreed with the International Institute of Humanitarian Law.

For more details, refer here

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