Full time paid Internship / Stage Paris

About this job

The role of the intern in public policies will be to provide  cross-cutting support in conducting policy evaluations, sectoral and technical studies, strategic support and consultancy projects for some of our major clients in France and at the European/international level e.g. French Regional Councils, French Agency for Development, French ADEME, European Commission (DG RTD,DG ENV, DG CLIMA, DG SANTE), and multilateral development banks.

She or he will also be asked to contribute to the company’s business development activities (i.e. proposal preparation). She / he will be assigned to one of the Technopolis practice (Green transition / International cooperation/ Innovation & economic development, Health), but may be required to work on projects linked to other policy areas as well.

No previous professional experience is required.

We are looking to recruit a full-time intern for at least 6 months starting in Automn 2025. Internship should be sponsored by the intern’s university (stage conventionné).

Your profile

We are looking for a curious and motivated individual who is interested in working as an entry level (i.e. analyst) in the field of public policies. 
A specific interest or experience working on policies in our scope (Green transition / International cooperation/ Innovation & economic development, Health). 
The person must have at least a Master’s level in a related field (e.g. public policy, economics, engineering, life sciences, etc.). Previous experiences working for the public sector / consulting would be considered a plus but is not a condition for eligibility.
The candidate is expected to be fluent in French and English. Fluency of a third language would be considered an asset.
Many of our interns become full time staff at Technopolis, or go on to take on exciting opportunities in the public and the private sector.

About us

At Technopolis Group, we began our journey as pioneers in the evaluation of science, technology and innovation policies. While evaluation remains a cornerstone of our identity, we’ve evolved into a trusted partner for evidence-based decision-making across a wide spectrum of policy areas.

Today, our multidisciplinary experts offer strategic advice, forward-looking foresight, and robust project and network management, even in the most complex contexts. We combine cutting-edge data analytics with a deep understanding of policy to deliver insights that are both rigorous and actionable. From assessing policy effectiveness to measuring impact and communicating results to diverse audiences, we ensure clarity, relevance and reach.

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, we collaborate closely with our clients to design tailored approaches that truly meet their needs.
Our work spans the globe and the governance spectrum, partnering with international institutions such as the European Commission and multilateral development banks, as well as with national, regional and local authorities. We also support universities, research centres, business networks, clusters, and incubators, helping them navigate complexity and drive impact.