Call for applications: MERCOSUR Secretariat Internship Program (PPSM 2026)

This opportunity seeks to complement academic training through the practical application of knowledge in the institutional sphere of MERCOSUR in Montevideo.

Key Dates

Application period: From April 20 to May 22, 2026.

Internship duration: Maximum of 6 months (renewable once up to a total of 12 months).

Workload: Up to 20 hours per week.

Vacancies and Required Profiles

A total of five (5) vacancies distributed in the following areas:

1. Communication and Information Unit (UCIM) – 3 Vacancies

Profiles: Students of Communication, Design, Audiovisual, Journalism, Multimedia or Advertising.

Technical requirements: Video editing (CapCut, Adobe Suite), Graphic design (Canva), Writing and social media management.

Languages: Spanish and Portuguese (English desirable).

Modality: 2 in-person vacancies and 1 online vacancy.

2. FOCEM Technical Unit – 2 Vacancies

Profiles: Students of Economics, Foreign Trade or International Relations.

Technical requirements: Postgraduate students writing theses on regional integration or candidates with skills in data collection and the creation of tables/graphs.

Languages: Spanish and Portuguese (reading and text comprehension skills).

Modality: Online.

Requirements to Apply

To be eligible, the candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Being a national of one of the MERCOSUR Member States.
• Be over 18 years old.
• Being a regular student in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree course at the Universidad de Mendoza.
• Possess working knowledge of Spanish and Portuguese.

Documentation and Shipping

Those interested must submit the following signed documentation to the University:

1. Application Form (DISCHARGE).
2. Copy of documentation that verifies the information on the form.
3. Letter of recommendation issued by a teacher or authority of their degree course, faculty of the Universidad de Mendoza.
4. Curriculum Vitae

Important: The University will be responsible for sending the documentation to the SM.

Additional Information about the Modality

• Face-to-face modality: It takes place at the SM campus in Montevideo. Travel, accommodation, living expenses, and medical insurance are the responsibility of the intern or the institution.
• Online mode: The intern must ensure their own internet connection and adequate technical equipment.
• certification: A certificate of completion will be awarded upon completion, provided that 75% attendance and satisfactory performance are achieved.

For more details, students can consult the official website. www.mercosur.int.

• Internship regulations