Call for Applications: Peking University Berggruen Research Center Internship Program 2026—2027

What We Do

The Berggruen Institute was established in 2010 and works across cultures, disciplines, and political boundaries, engaging leading thinkers to develop and promote long-term answers to the biggest challenges of the 21st Century. The Institute hosts reports and activities within the research themes of Future Humans, The Planetary, The Future of Democracy, The Future of Capitalism, and Antikythera.

The Berggruen China Center is a hub for East-West, cross-cultural, and interdisciplinary research and dialogue on transformations affecting humanity. With a future-oriented perspective, intellectual themes are focused on Frontier Science, Technology, and Philosophy; Creative Futures; and Ancient Wisdom and Planetary Governance. The Center was launched in December 2018, and it funds a fellowship program, hosts program activities such as closed-door roundtable conference, symposia, and other public events, along with produces multi-media outreach programs.

The Berggruen Internship Program (China Center)

The Berggruen Internship Program is a multidisciplinary training initiative that offers students the opportunity to support future career development in Beijing and around the world. Interns will work alongside fellows, researchers, and other academics to engage in the design, implementation of programs/operations, content editing, and other related work. The job responsibilities can be adjusted based on individual interests and specific needs of the Center.

The Berggruen Internship Program runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Interns are required to work 10 hours per week, and the specific working hours will be negotiated between the operations manager and the intern. The internship will not transition into a paid position towards the end of term.

What You Can Gain from Working with Us

• Opportunities to work closely with world-leading researchers in the fields of artificial intelligence, biotechnology, ethics, as well as architects of new international relations theories.
• Opportunities to work closely with a dynamic team that is engaged with not only academic communities, but also industry stakeholders.
• Opportunities to leave your footprint on the Center’s communication materials and research programs.
• A variety of team building activities for interns and a team that supports your professional development.

How to Apply

Please email your cover letter and resume to chinacenter@berggruen.org before May 7, 2026. Please clarify your intended position in the email subject line.

Position: Research & Program Assistant

Scope of Work: Facilitate in gathering, summarizing key findings to support program team in academic fields; designing, coordinating, and improving the Center’s programs from planning to implementation.

• As a member of the Center’s program team, participate in program research and development, preparing the text materials for programs and events, including proofreading text materials.
• Assist in preparing social media materials and agenda.
• Provide onsite support for events, including online and offline activities.
• Compose event summaries for the use of Berggruen Institute’s social media platforms as well as printed materials.

We hope you

• Are proactive, capable of multitasking, and can solve problems independently.
• Effective research and organization skills.
• Have proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office skills are mandatory), interpersonal skills, and experience working in a team environment.
• Have a good command of academic training, and strong writing skills in both Chinese and English.
• Have a broad range of academic interests and strong curiosity for various topics under the Center’s research themes.
• Are either in your third or fourth year of a bachelor’s degree program or in your master’s degree program.

Position: Communications Assistant

Scope of Work: Assist the Communications team to develop high-quality, multi-channel communications campaigns to build brand awareness of the Berggruen China Center.

• Create effective communications materials, including short video clips, quote cards, and others.
• Manage the Center’s accounts on multiple social media platforms and its community, including WeChat, Bilibili, and the Center’s website.
• Analyze the Center’s social media outreach and prepare quarterly/final reports.
• Translate and proofread social media content.
• Liaise with Berggruen Institute’s Los Angeles-based social media team, sharing ideas and content.
• Other tasks related to the Center’s teamwork and cooperation.

We hope you

• Have excellent communication skills in both Chinese and English, preferably a native Chinese speaker.
• Are familiar with and can share a strong interest in social media and community management.
• Have proficient computer skills, including Adobe Creative Suite: Ps, Ai, Pr, exceptional interpersonal skills, and experience working in a team environment.
• Capable of working independently and thriving on bringing creativity to the workplace.
• Are a team player.
• Major in communications, journalism, or fields related to the Center’s program activities.
• Experience in operating social media accounts and/or managing digital platforms would be a plus.

Position: Content Assistant

Scope of Work:

• Editing and proofreading texts in English and Chinese.
• The publishing of Cuiling Magazine, both on the website and in print.
• Discovering potential content producers.
• Producing multi-format content products.
• Following up on the updates of Noēma Magazine.
• Other tasks related to the Center’s teamwork and cooperation.

We hope you

• have a strong background in liberal arts.
• have a sufficient command of Chinese and English (better even more languages).