Are you curious about what it's like to work as a researcher in sport psychology? Here's your chance to find out. Read here about why you should join us for your compulsory internship, what to expect, and how to apply.
Are you interested in scientific research and do you want to find out what it takes to be part of a research team in a university setting? Do you wonder if exploring research topics in sport psychology will meet your expectations or if studying sport science is the right choice for you? Join our team for your compulsory internship, and we guarantee that you will gain insights and work experience in the exciting field of sport psychology research.
Our Internship Opportunities
Our internships primarily offer insights into our research activities but also provide exposure to applied sport psychology–for example, psychological counseling for young athletes. You can find out more about our current research topics on the Research Projects page, and you can learn about our counseling services on our page on Mental Training. For more information about our internship opportunities, click on the sections below.
If you complete a research internship with us, you will gain insights into our research activities. You will have the opportunity to apply fundamental scientific methods, conduct literature reviews, engage in methodological study planning, and participate in data collection and analysis. Additionally, you will be invited to our regular research meetings, where we critically discuss our ongoing projects. You will also learn how we integrate research and teaching or how scientific findings are transferred into society.
During your internship, you will be mentored by a supervisor who will introduce you to a specific research area, oversee your work, and provide further insights into the field of sports psychology research. As we are an international team, our working languages are German and English.
We offer one internship position per semester. The formal requirements for an internship with us are:
- You can apply for an internship if you are an enrolled student.
- Unfortunately, we can only offer internships that are required by study or examination regulations (i.e., mandatory internships). Voluntary internships are not possible at Leipzig University.
- If you wish to complete a pre-study internship (an internship required for admission to a specific degree program), we will assess the possibility on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the university administration.
- The minimum duration for an internship with us is six weeks.
The application deadline for an internship between January and June is 15 September of the previous year, and for an internship between July and December, it is 15 March of the same year.
For inquiries regarding the research internship and submission of application documents, please contact:
If you complete your mandatory internship with us, you will gain exciting insights into the field of applied sport psychology. You will likely be involved in sport psychology counseling for athletes. Additionally, your role will include organizing and conducting intervision sessions, where anonymized case studies from sports psychology practice are discussed. The goal of these sessions is to reflect on one’s own approach through collective exchange.
Another essential aspect of the internship is regular collaboration with colleagues. You will participate in team meetings and be involved in research discussions within the department. This ensures a focus on the intersection between applied practice and research, allowing you to connect theoretical and practical aspects of sport psychology.
We offer one internship position in applied sport psychology per year. The formal requirements for an internship with us are:
- You can apply for an internship if you are an enrolled student.
- Unfortunately, we can only offer internships that are required by study or examination regulations (i.e., mandatory internships). Voluntary internships are not possible at Leipzig University.
- If you wish to complete a pre-study internship (an internship required for admission to a specific degree program), we will assess the possibility on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the university administration.
- The minimum duration for an internship with us is six weeks.
The application deadline for an internship between July and December is 15 March of the same year.
For inquiries regarding the applied sports psychology internship and submission of application documents, please contact:
Here's how to apply for an internship
You would like to become an intern with us? Then please send us the following documents in order to apply:
- Motivation letter: Tell us why you want to do your internship with us and what research topics you're interested in. Please also send us dates, i.e., your availability for the internship.
- your curriculum vitae
- copy of your latest academic transcripts
- study program schedule highlighting that the internship is mandatory
- Please hand in a PDF reference list (according to APA 7th style) containing three relevant and up-to-date research publications regarding one of our research topics.
Please send these documents, preferably in PDF format, to the contact displayed in the sidebar. We look forward to hearing from you!