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Research Internships 2026

CYENS - Centre of Excellence
Full or part-time
Intern / Student

Responsibilities

  • Engage with research at the intersection of technology, creativity, and innovation
  • Contribute to projects with real-world and societal impact
  • Support ongoing research projects within the assigned team (e.g. data collection, analysis, experimentation)
  • Contribute to the design, development, or testing of innovative solutions and prototypes
  • Assist in literature reviews and staying up to date with developments in the relevant field
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (researchers, engineers, creatives)
  • Participate in team meetings, workshops, and internal presentations
  • Document work, findings, and progress in a structured and professional manner
  • Contribute to reports, publications, or project deliverables, where applicable
  • Support the preparation of demos, showcases, or dissemination activities

Your profile

Looking to gain hands-on experience in a leading research environment? CYENS invites motivated and curious individuals to join our research teams through our internship programme.

This is an opportunity to work alongside experts, contribute to innovative projects, and explore areas that match your academic and professional interests.

General qualifications and requirements

  • Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate programme
  • Strong interest in research, innovation, and emerging technologies
  • Basic knowledge of the relevant field (e.g. computer science, engineering, design, data science, etc.)
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal) in English
  • Organised, proactive, and able to manage time effectively
  • Willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute in a dynamic research environment

Desirable 

  • Previous involvement in research projects, internships, or academic work
  • Familiarity with relevant tools, programming languages, or methodologies
  • Interest in the intersection of technology, creativity, and innovation

Application process

Submit your application online and include:

  • Your preferred research topic (via the provided link)
  • Your availability and desired internship duration

We welcome applications from individuals who are eager to learn, collaborate, and make an impact.

Contact details

For general enquiries, applicants may contact the HR Department of CYENS, Centre of Excellence at internships@cyens.org.cy

About us

CYENS Centre of Excellence (formerly known as RISE) is the Research and Innovation Centre on Interactive media, Smart systems and Emerging technologies empowering knowledge and technology transfer in the region. CYENS CoE is supported by the European Commission, the Republic of Cyprus and its founding Partners, the Municipality of Nicosia, the Max Planck Institute for Informatics (MPI), University College London, the University of Cyprus, the Cyprus University of Technology and the Open University of Cyprus.   


The Centre conducts excellent, internationally competitive scientific research in the areas of visual sciences, human factors and design, communication, and artificial intelligence delivered by high-calibre multidisciplinary research teams. CYENS engages in knowledge transfer and innovation activities aiming to bridge the gap between scientific research and STEM-led innovation and entrepreneurship. 


 CYENS, as a Centre of Excellence, cultivates a culture of innovation and creativity in an inspiring environment filled with academics, researchers, creative and onward-looking people, innovators, entrepreneurs, and practitioners. The Centre operates under the moto “Inspired by Humans Designed for Humans” with the vision to produce world class research that drives innovation towards social and economic benefit while conducting excellent, internationally competitive scientific research in the areas of visual sciences, human factors and design, communication, and artificial intelligence. It sets out to meet the challenge with a total potential funding of more than 30 million Euros for the first 7 years, from a Horizon 2020 Teaming Action and multiple other sources, and a business plan for long-term sustainability and growth.