Atlantic Council Internship 2027

The Atlantic Council Internship is a programme offering hands-on foreign policy and global affairs experiential placements at the Atlantic Council in Washington, DC and a limited number of remote U.S. roles. It includes the Young Global Professionals (YGP) cohorts, paid summer internships, and partner-funded fully funded summer placements through institutional partnerships. Interns contribute to research, communications, publications and event coordination and have access to masterclasses, career development workshops and training. Roles vary in duration and hours depending on the specific posting.

Compensation for eligible positions, experience in policy research and communications, contribution to publications, Atlantic Council masterclasses and career development workshops, professional networking, and training on software and operational tools.

Open to juniors, seniors, graduate students, and recent graduates. High school students and volunteers are not eligible. International students may apply if authorized to work in the U.S. through CPT, OPT, or external sponsorship. Interns must be in the U.S. for the entire internship; the Council does not sponsor visas.

Apply via the Atlantic Council applicant tracking system on the internships page; individual internship postings list specific qualifications and deadlines. Contact recruitment@atlanticcouncil.org for inquiries.