Research Intern

Ipsos is seeking a Research Intern for our qualitative team

Are you passionate about understanding what drives human behaviour? And are you considering a future career in consulting and research? Join Ipsos Denmark's qualitative team as a Research Intern beginning in January/February 2027.

At Ipsos, we help companies such as LEGO, TV 2, Novonesis, and Carlsberg understand what matters to people. By combining ethnographic, qualitative, and digital research methods, we uncover the needs and tensions that shape people's everyday lives. We then translate these insights into clear recommendations that inform innovation, communication, product development, and business strategy.

As a Research Intern in our qualitative department, you will join a team of anthropologists, sociologists, strategists, and qualitative specialists who share a passion for understanding people and translating deep human understanding into actionable recommendations for our clients.

We offer an internship where you become an integrated part of the team from day one, working on real client projects, and gaining hands-on experience with qualitative research. We are committed to creating a learning environment with plenty of opportunities to shape your internship around your interests and academic background.

Read more about our qualitative team here: Our solutions | Ipsos

As a Research Intern, you will gain practical experience with:

• Conducting fieldwork such as interviews, focus groups, online ethnography, and observations
• Participating in qualitative analysis, pattern recognition and the development of insights and recommendations for clients
• Assisting with preparation of reports and presentations of qualitative findings
• Working with digital research methods such as social listening and AI Visibility with our bespoke AI tools and industry-leading solutions to strengthen your analytical capabilities

Typically, you will work in a project team alongside a consultant and a project manager. You will have your own independent tasks and play an important role in delivering projects from start to finish.

You will succeed in the role if you:

• Are passionate about understanding human behaviour, attitudes, and motivations
• Have strong analytical skills and enjoy working with qualitative data
• Are comfortable working in PowerPoint, as many of our reports and proposals are developed there
• Can work independently and take ownership of your tasks
• Thrive in a collaborative and high paced environment  

We imagine that you are studying a social science discipline with a strong methodological foundation. This could be anthropology, sociology, applied cultural analysis, or a related field. Experience or interest in video production is considered an advantage, as video-based deliverables are often part of our projects.

What we offer

• A blended learning approach combining on-the-job training, tailored workshops, webinars, and continuous feedback

• A dedicated buddy and mentor to support your professional development

• Participation in our Intern Community alongside other Ipsos interns, including a fellow intern in the qualitative team to learn and grow alongside

• A 5-month internship

• Monthly compensation of DKK 3,770

• Hybrid work environment with flexibility to work from home

• Free lunch and lots of fun social activities with Copenhagen’s best colleagues

• Potential for permanent employment after graduation

Ipsos is seeking a Business Design Intern for our qualitative market research team

Are you looking for an internship in Spring 2027 where you can combine strategic thinking, storytelling, and visual communication? Are you passionate about creativity, design, and bringing insights to life? Join Ipsos Denmark's qualitative team as a Business Design Intern beginning in January/February 2027.

Transform insights into engaging stories and experiences

As a Business Design Intern, you will work closely with our qualitative consultants to elevate the way we communicate insights, develop concepts, and create engaging client deliverables.

At Ipsos, our mission is to deliver reliable information for a true understanding of society, markets, and people. We help clients turn deep human understanding into business impact, and we are constantly exploring new ways of communicating insights, ideas, and recommendations.

Read more about our qualitative team here: Our solutions | Ipsos

As a Business Design Intern, you will gain practical experience with:

• Turning research insights into strategic recommendations and compelling concepts 
• Designing visually engaging client presentations and deliverables using illustrations and graphics
• Experimenting with new formats and creative ways of presenting knowledge
• Supporting innovation and concept development projects
• Editing video content used in client presentations and deliverables

You will succeed in the role if you:

• Have a creative mindset and enjoy visual and engaging storytelling
• Have a passion for translating insights and ideas into direction
• Are skilled in design software such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Are comfortable working in PowerPoint, as many of our reports and proposals are developed there

We imagine that you are studying design, visual communication, digital design, multimedia design, or a related discipline. You are motivated by combining creativity with business understanding and enjoy finding innovative ways to communicate complex knowledge and insights.

You are interested in helping us move beyond traditional PowerPoint presentations and explore new formats, media, and creative outputs. Experience or interest in video production is a plus as video-based deliverables are often part of our work.

What we offer

• A blended learning approach combining on-the-job training, tailored workshops, webinars, and continuous feedback

• A dedicated buddy and mentor to support your professional development

• Participation in our Intern Community alongside other Ipsos interns, including a fellow intern in the qualitative team to learn and grow alongside

• A 5-month internship

• Monthly compensation of DKK 3,770

• Hybrid work environment with flexibility to work from home

• Free lunch and lots of fun social activities with Copenhagen’s best colleagues

• Potential for permanent employment after graduation

About Ipsos Denmark

Ipsos promotes equality, fairness, and a positive, inclusive environment where diversity of people and perspectives is valued. Our workforce includes colleagues from more than 20 nationalities, helping us deliver stronger research and deeper insights. We are proud of our culture, and many of our colleagues choose to stay with us for many years.

Apply now

Seize the opportunity to make an impact. Interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Application deadline: 25 October 2026.

For inquiries, contact Martin Poulsen, HR Director, at Martin.Poulsen@ipsos.com.

If you would like to hear more about the internship, you are welcome to contact Research Executive Andreas Holmgaard, who completed his internship in the qualitative team and is now a member of the team on Andreas.Holmgaard@ipsos.com.

Ipsos is one of the world’s largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years. With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights. Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we are proud of our continuous efforts in making Ipsos the best place to work!

The Ipsos Understanding Unlimited service line uses Qualitative techniques to humanize data and bring cultural intelligence into our clients’ thinking. We bring ‘life to life’, through listening, observing and illuminating human interactions.​ Ipsos UU is the largest qualitative research company in the world. IUU has a community of 1300 specialists with diverse backgrounds and skill sets (e.g. ethnographers, community managers, semioticians) who understand people better than anyone else, simply because we have done more research for more clients in more countries than anyone else. With us, clients are fluent in 88 cultures.