Amsterdam Research Project • Board 2025-2026

“The Amsterdam Research Project is an elite, international research project that is organized and coordinated by students and professors of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam School of Business and Economics & Study Association Aureus. The tasks of the ARP board are to coordinate the entire project and select the participants good enough to be part of the consulting team. Together with ± 10-15 selected SBE Master students, who all have their own specialization, they conduct research for well-known international companies.

This project offers both SMEs and multinationals the opportunity to conduct tailor-made research in a foreign country performed by a group of highly-skilled students. Previous projects have delivered over 100 projects in more than 15 countries, such as Indonesia, Thailand, the Phillipines, Mexico, Brazil, China, Vietnam, South Africa, and Colombia. For more information about previous and current projects, please visit ARP – ARP (aureus.nl).

What do I learn as an ARP board member?

As Board Member of the Amsterdam Research Project you are responsible for leading a team of 20 students and logistically organize the research project. You will also participate in the project as consultant. You will acquire a consultancy assignment appointed by companies. This is followed by desk research in preparation for the five weeks of field research. The end result is a consultancy report that provides well-funded answers and recommendations to the research question. During this process, you will be supervised by professors of the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam with specialized market knowledge and experience. The Amsterdam Research Project is a perfect opportunity to develop yourself in a variety of ways!

What does my year look like? 

• Jun – Jul: Transfer with the previous committee
• Jul – Aug: Research previous projects & possible locations
• Aug – Sep: Recruit participants
• Sep – Jan: Acquire research assignments
• Feb – Mar: Desk research
• April: 5 weeks of field research abroad
• May – Jun: Writing a consultancy report
• July: Transfer with the new committee

What positions are there within the Board?

• Chair
  Controller
  HR
  External Affairs
  Marketing
  Logistics

What are our requirements?

• You are an SBE Master student at the VU in the year 2025-2026
• You are available for 12-16 hours a week
• Member of Aureus
• Not hesistent to contact multinationals
• Stress resistent while keeping an overview
• Manage a team of fellow students
• But most important… you are fun!

What is in it for me?

• Go abroad for 5 weeks to a developing country
• Gain relevant, international consulting experience
• Enhance your resume and stand out
• Have a life changing experience for only €1200 (flight, accommodation, food)
• Earn 6 ECTS for participating (selected Master’s only)
• Get the opportunity to discover a foreign country
• Receive training from top consultancy firms
• Develop yourself while managing a team of 15+ students!

Interested in the board? How do you apply?

• Click the button below, fill in the web form, and do not forget to attach your motivation letter (e.g. why you? Why ARP?)
• After you have applied, we will invite you for an interview lasting approximately 1 hour. During this interview, we will focus on your general motivation

For an impression how a year as an ARP board member looks like, watch the video below! If you have questions, feel free to contact [email protected].