The Italian Navy invites the University to participate in the Open Sea Exercise 26-2 tobe held in the central Mediterranean between 2 and 25 October 2026. This is a 0 credits internship reserved for students enrolled in the Degree Course in Political Sciences and International Relations (Faculty of Political and Social Sciences) and the Faculty of Law.
Objectives
The selected students will have the opportunity to embark with the Navy and to support the POLAD (Political Advisor) and the LEGAD (Legal Advisor) of the CINCNAV (Command in Chief of the Naval Squadron) in a simulation of foreign threat. Students will be part of a study group whose task will be to provide political legitimacy and a legal framework to the decisions taken by CINCNAV during the exercise.
Period
The experience will be from 2 to 25 October 2026.
Discover here the testimonies of the participants of past editions.
Type
This is a curricular internship with 0 CFU.
Availability
There are 4 places available (2 POLAD and 2 LEGAD) + 2 reserves for each category, among the students enrolled in the Degree Course in Political Sciences and International Relations (Faculty of Political and Social Sciences) and the Faculty of Law.
Applications
Your application must be received no later than 26 July 2026 as follows:
- STEP 1 - Online form: Open Sea Exercise 2026 (and autumn) - Submission of applications - Fill out the form
- STEP 2: send the documents below to the email address info.aseri@unicatt.it, indicating in the subject line "APPLICATION FOR INTERNSHIP IN THE NAVY POLITICAL SCIENCE/LAW [depending on the Faculty of affiliation] + SURNAME OF THE CANDIDATE".
Document list
- 1. copy of the front and back of the identity document (valid and not expired); possibly avoid driver's licenses;
- 2. CV in PDF format;
- 3. self-certification of university enrolment with exams and grades (downloadable from ICatt or from the platform of other universities) for the current Bachelor's and/or Master's degree;
- 4. any English language certifications (not mandatory).
Knowledge of the English language can be proven with certifications obtained or field experience demonstrable in the CV.
All data and documents provided will be treated with the necessary confidentiality and in accordance with current regulations.
Applications that have not completed both parts will not be considered valid.
Candidate requirements
To send their application, the candidate must meet the following requirements:
- Excellent knowledge of English ( spoken and written);
- For POLAD (Political and Social Sciences): passing the courses of International Relations or Strategic Studies will be a preferential requirement in the selection phase;
- For LEGAD (Law): attendance and/or passing the courses of Public International Law, International Criminal Law and Clinical-Legal Practice Experience in International Law will be a preferential requirement in the selection phase.
Only students who are enrolled at the University until the end of the internship will be able to participate.
Cost coverage
The Navy will cover the costs of board and lodging on the ship, while travel to reach the embarkation and other ancillary costs of board and/or lodging are the responsibility of the student.
Health Disclaimer
It should be noted that some pathologies or intolerances cannot be operationally managed during exercise. The Navy will collect the health data of the participants through an anamnesis form (which is attached for viewing), which the selected students must fill in and send directly to the Navy, once they have passed the selection. If the health profile of the trainees is not suitable, the Navy reserves the right not to admit participants to the exercise.
Contacts and more info
For information write to info.aseri@unicatt.it or call 02 72348310.