ACLE & European Competition Authority Regulatory Practicum
Five-month research internship placing graduate candidates within the Dutch Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM) and leading European competition economic consultancies.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled in ACLE-affiliated master's program with minimum 7.5/10 GPA
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Writing sample analyzing an EU merger control decision (DG COMP or ACM)
- Recommendation letters
- ACLE program director approval
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €1,200 monthly practical research stipend
- Application fee
- €0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Credit integration within university curriculum
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 30, 2026 (For Spring 2027 placement)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Amsterdam Center for Law & Economics documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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