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Apply now to become a student consultant for Research Project 2025/2026

The Sefa Research Project offers students a unique opportunity to engage in an International Consultancy Project abroad. Over the past years, our dedicated teams have successfully operated in diverse countries such as China, Vietnam, India, Argentina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brazil, the Philippines, Chile, China, Spain, Portugal, South Korea, and Mexico. This academic year’s location will be announced shortly!

With a team comprising 12 highly motivated Student Consultants and 4 Managing Committee members, our mission is to engage with and acquire multinational companies expanding to the selected location, as well as companies based there. Following the acquisition phase, our teams of four will collaborate to craft tailor-made solutions for each company’s specific research challenges. This research process is divided into two phases: desk research conducted in the Netherlands, followed by field research conducted on-site at the company’s premises abroad

To support our students throughout this endeavor, we have arranged professional training sessions delivered by renowned companies like KPMG and EY. Additionally, our students will receive guidance from esteemed professors at UvA throughout the academic year. The committee overseeing this project is under the supervision of two full-time Sefa board members.

What Can I Learn as a Student Consultant?

Currently, the application is open for 3rd year bachelor students and master students! As a Student Consultant of the Sefa Research Project, you will learn how to do acquisition, how to conduct a full consultancy project, and how to do business in a different culture. You will develop your teamwork skills and get personalized consultancy training from some of the biggest consulting companies in the Netherlands.

We are excited about the upcoming challenges and opportunities abroad and look forward to another successful year of the Sefa Research Project.

Testimonial

Jan Sladkovsky – Head of Acquisition of Research Project 2024-2025

Being Head of Acquisition for the Sefa Research Project has been one of the most rewarding experiences next to my studies. Working with a diverse team of 16 students, I learned the importance of active listening, adaptability, and integrating different perspectives to solve complex challenges faced by clients. I strengthened my professional communication skills by guiding companies from initial interviews to final contracts, building trust, and aligning client needs with our value proposition.

This experience also provided invaluable memories from a month of stakeholder engagements across Asia, where we met clients in person, conducted interviews, and gained insights into different business cultures. Navigating these cultural nuances gave me a fresh perspective on global markets and enhance