NATO Internship Programme 2026 in Belgium

The NATO Internship Programme 2026 is a paid internship hosted at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, designed to provide practical experience in international relations, security, and global policy. Interns work with NATO International Staff and agencies across various departments for six months and gain exposure to real-world policy and defense operations. The program offers a monthly stipend, travel support, paid leave, and access to training and networking opportunities.

Financial stipend, travel support, paid leave, access to training and development sessions, and networking opportunities.

Applicants must be at least 21 years old, NATO member country citizens, and have completed at least two years of university study or be a recent graduate or enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program; proficiency in English or French is required, with knowledge of additional languages advantageous.

Apply through NATO’s online recruitment portal, submit academic documents, complete online assessment and video interview, and attend final interview if shortlisted; applicants may apply to a maximum of three positions.