LM's Step4Life program - TRACK 1 Academia

Step4Life

LM International continuously seeks competent and driven young professionals who want to be part of something greater, contributing to global development and humanitarian efforts. We offer four trainee tracks as a part of our Step4Life program, designed for students and young professionals in higher education and for recent graduates seeking to enter the humanitarian and development sector. All programmes are grounded on LMs core values, which are faith and human right based.

Step4Life is the umbrella term for LM International's initiative designed to bridge the world of academia with the vital realms of development and humanitarian efforts. Geared towards accelerating the 2030 Agenda, the programme is committed to investing in the next generation of emerging young leaders. It offers immersive experiences that equip youth with the necessary tools to make impactful contributions towards our collective global goals.

Our Step4Life programme offer unique opportunities to build your skills, expand your network, and make a real difference in the world.

About LM International

LM International (Läkarmissionen) is a Swedish global foundation that is dedicated to save lives and to empower people. The foundation has been in existence since 1958. Grounded on Christian values and with the strong vision “Dignified life – sustainable world” we conduct international development cooperation and humanitarian aid in approximately 20 countries, primarily in Africa and Latin America, but also in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. With around 400 employees, our operations span our Global office in Stockholm, Mobilisation offices in Stockholm, New York and Oslo, regional hubs in Panama City, Dubai, and Nairobi, and ten country offices in sub-Saharan Africa and Ukraine.

Track 1: Academia

This track is for students enrolled in a university or college programme, regardless of degree level or field of study.

We welcome applicants from a wide range of educational backgrounds, including media and communications, development and global studies, organisation and management, security, human resources, engineering, digitalisation, and more.

You may apply to:

• Write your thesis or final degree project in collaboration with LM International. Be specific in your application about what support or access you need, such as interviewees, thematic expertise, or access to field locations.

• Undertake a credited internship (typically 20 weeks) as part of your study programme. Please clarify your area of study, what kind of internship you’re seeking, and which areas of our work you’re interested in.

Key details:

• Duration: Based on your academic programme (preferably around 20 weeks)

• Type: Unpaid (must be part of your formal studies). If you are looking for engagement abroad we encourage you to apply for a scholarship at your university or college.

• Support: A supervisor and relevant guidance within LM International or our partners.

• Location: Placements are matched to your interests and LM Internationals needs and may take place digitally in collaboration with our staff and partners, or in person at one of our offices around the world.

• LM Report: As part of the “Write your thesis or final degree project” option, you will write a separate report highlighting key learnings and findings, tailored to support LM International and its partners in internal and external learning.

In your application, make sure to answer all questions as clearly and thoroughly as possible. Incomplete applications or those that do not address the questions will be automatically disqualified.

Please note that we review applications to our Step4Life program on a continuous basis. However, it may take some time before you receive a response.

We warmly welcome your application!