🇰🇷 Internship in South Korea ⚡ Clean Hydrogen Research at the Global Green Growth Institute 🌱 ($500/month stipend)

If you are passionate about clean energy and the global transition to a low-carbon future, this internship at the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) in Seoul is an exciting opportunity. Within the Hydrogen Team, you will support the Hydrogen to Green Growth (H2G) initiative through research, project development, and international forums, engaging directly with renewable energy policy and global collaboration.

About the Organisation

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organisation dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies.

As part of its mission, GGGI has launched the Hydrogen to Green Growth (H2G) initiative to accelerate the development and deployment of clean hydrogen solutions. H2G aims to play a catalytic role in advancing clean hydrogen as a strategic pathway for climate mitigation and economic transformation. Through this initiative, GGGI fosters international cooperation, mobilises partnerships, and promotes knowledge sharing among countries dedicated to building a clean hydrogen economy.

The Opportunity

GGGI is looking for a talented individual to work in the Hydrogen Team, within the Global Initiatives Unit, to support the H2G initiative. As an intern, you will gain valuable experience in areas critical to advancing clean hydrogen globally, including hydrogen-related research and data analysis, insights into policy coordination and project incubation, and practical involvement in organising international forums that convene governments, industry leaders, and experts. The assignment will include, but is not limited to:

🔬 Conducting research and data analysis on hydrogen-related topics

⚡ Supporting hydrogen project development and implementation activities

🎪 Assisting in the organisation of international forums and related events focused on clean hydrogen

Eligibility

🎓 Be enrolled in a Bachelor's (final year), Master's, or PhD program prior to the internship assignment, or be a recent graduate within the last 12 months

📚 Be engaged, or recently engaged, in academic study in a field directly related to the Institute's work

🗣️ Possess an excellent command of English

Qualifications

🎓 A university degree in a relevant field, preferably energy, environmental science, engineering, climate policy, international development, or a related field

💻 Excellent command of Microsoft Office and Excel, and design tools for presentations and visual material

🗣️ Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

🤝 The ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment

Terms and Conditions

💶 Stipend: GGGI interns receive a monthly stipend of USD $500 (unless funded by a sponsoring institution). All costs related to travel, insurance, accommodation, and living expenses must be borne by the intern or their sponsoring institution.

🛂 Visa: GGGI will provide a supporting letter for the visa; interns are responsible for obtaining and financing the necessary visas

✈️ Travel: interns arrange and finance their own travel to the internship location

🩺 Medical insurance: interns must present proof of valid medical insurance upon returning the signed contract

🎓 Academic credit: interns may obtain academic credit from their institution, subject to their university's policy

📜 A certificate is provided upon successful completion, on request

The Details

📍 Location: Seoul, Republic of Korea (Headquarters)

⏳ Duration: at least 3 months and up to 6 months; interns must begin either prior to or within 12 months of graduation

How to Apply

Apply through the GGGI careers portal, quoting job reference INT_GIN01-C1. GGGI evaluates applications based on eligibility, the relevance of academic study and work experience, and the level of interest and motivation to contribute to development work. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.