Internship in Research & Innovation

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs approximately 402,000 associates worldwide and generates sales of roughly 78.1 billion euro. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. As a leading IoT company, Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes, smart cities, connected mobility, and connected manufacturing. It uses its expertise in sensor technology, software, and services, as well as its own IoT cloud, to offer its customers connected, cross-domain solutions from a single source. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is ‘Invented for life’.

This internship position at Bosch’s Brussels-based office to the EU institutions offers an exciting opportunity to support strategic advocacy and policy advisory activities of the Bosch Group towards EU and Member States. You will be working as an intern in the field of research & innovation policy and play an active role in growing Bosch’ engagement with European institutions by identifying and reporting on strategic microelectronics and R&I advocacy opportunities and initiatives, liaise with key internal and external stakeholders, co-developing a positive policy framework for Bosch in Europe.

Your main tasks will include:

• Monitoring of relevant EU policy files, regulations and initiatives related to the field of research & innovation and microelectronics.
• Preparation of policy and regulatory reviews, position papers, political briefings and memos on high-value topics for Bosch management and for meetings with representatives of the EU institutions.
• Taking active ownership over screening & monitoring of EU programs and initiatives with focus on European funding and investment opportunities for Bosch technologies and products, as well as updating of Bosch internal EU funding database.
• Act as an internal facilitator for EU policy-related information dissemination, creating blog entries for “Bosch Connect” on relevant developments across EU institutions.
• Gather information and feedback from across Bosch business units, and collaborations on cross-policy issues with team-members based in Germany.
• You will be responsible for the contact management to key public and private stakeholders across the research, innovation and microelectronics industry ecosystem.
• Participation in meetings of European associations where Bosch is a member and in EU public events, conferences and workshops in Brussels.
• You will support management in preparation and execution of policy-focused events, workshops and meetings.

• You are currently a student or have recently completed your studies in a business, technology, international relations or other policy-related field.
• Strong interest in technology, innovation, and industry-related topics is a must.
• You have first experience with EU policy (e.g., through extracurricular activities), knowledge of European institutions and understanding of EU decision-making procedures and policies.
• Team-player with ability to manage time efficiently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a hands-on, self-starter attitude.
• Keen interest and willingness to work in a fast-paced and culturally diverse environment with competing priorities and workloads.
• Oral and written fluency in English and German is a must. Knowledge of other languages is a plus.

If you are a student enrolled in a University/College (or if you are available for a voluntary internship outside a university curriculum) you will be granted an allowance of € 1095/month.

- If you want to apply for a voluntary internship, you must be a citizen of the EU or have a work permit in Belgium.

- In case you need to do a mandatory internship, your University/College must be located in a member state of the EU.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're eager to make a difference and gain hands-on experience, we want to hear from you! Apply now and embark on an exciting journey with Robert Bosch in Brussels!

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and growth!

Starting date: September 2026

Duration: 6 months