The International Research by Students Programme (IRSP) is the research programme of International Relations and International Organisation of the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. This programme is intended for students who wish to gain practical experience in the future workfield of International Relations. 

The IRSP works together with companies, governments and non-governmental organisations in order to provide research where both the students and our partners can benefit from. The IRSP, thus, is looking for research partners operating in the international arena. Partners that are willing to give students the opportunity to expand their practical knowledge and, simultaneously,  are benefiting from the research conducted. 

On this website partners and students can find information about the IRSP Committee, the research, previous partners and much more. Potential partners can find information about the experiences of the IRSP, the qualities of our students and about the advantages of this programme. Further explanation can be found on the 'General Information' and 'Research' pages. 

The IRSP Committee is also looking for motivated and open-minded students to take part in different research. Students are expected to conduct professional research and to present their results in a clear professional way. Further information regarding students and research can be found at the research page. Moreover, results of previous years can give students a better understanding of what the IRSP entails. These documents can be found in our archive. 

Partners and students can always contact the IRSP Committtee with questions, remarks or proposals. Furthermore, a brochure about the IRSP can be downloaded from the 'Contact' page.