Internship Opportunities

FPRI offers internships for students during the Summer, Fall, and Spring terms. Our interns have the opportunity to connect with members of the foreign relations community and gain experience in working for a prestigious think tank. Each intern is paired with a scholar or professional in the field who will work with them to develop industry-specific skills as well as sharpening general skills that come from working in a professional environment such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and time management. Summer interns have the opportunity to attend weekly foreign policy and career-focused seminars with guest speakers. Interns gain access to all of FPRI in-person, virtual and hybrid events, enriching their experience. Additionally, interns has the opportunity to work on a research paper to be considered for publication on FPRI’s Intern Corner. We value and strive to maintain relationships with former interns years after their internship term with us.

FPRI offers in-person and remote internships. Please carefully read the directions below before submitting an application.

FPRI Internship Schedule and Application Dates:

Fall 
Duration: September – December 
Fall Application Deadline: July 20th 
Fall Decision: August 15th

 

Spring 
Duration: February – May 
Spring Early Action Application Deadline: November 15th (Closed)
Spring Early Action Decision: December 5th
Spring Final Application Deadline: January 1st (Closed)
Spring Final Decision: January 15th

Summer 
Duration: June – August 
Summer Early Action Application Deadline: March 15th
Summer Early Action Decision: April 1st
Summer Final Application Deadline: April 15th
Summer Final Decision: May 15th

 

How To Apply:

             Please complete the internship application here. 
  You will be asked to submit one single PDF file that includes a cover letter stating which internship you are applying for – Operations, Editorial, Middle East, Eurasia, Africa, or Asia, a resume, and a writing sample of 3-5 pages of work most relevant to the internship you are applying for (Research and editorial applicants only).

Please Note:

• Due to the volume of inquiries and applications, you will only be contacted if you have been selected for an interview.

• All internships are unpaid, however many students have been successful in securing work-study grants through their university’s financial aid office. 
• Please read all directions carefully before submitting an application. Your application will not be reviewed if you do not submit all the materials required in one single PDF file, or do not select the type of internship you are applying for (Research, Operations, etc.).
• High school students are welcome to apply. However, FPRI internship opportunities are highly competitive.
• Internships will be offered in-office or remotely. 
• Applications are not reviewed on a rolling basis. Please see the submission dates above.
• There are no restrictions on nationality, and one need not be a U.S. citizen to apply. 
• You must be authorized for employment in the U.S.

Types of Internships at FPRI

Please apply to the position below that best describes the experience you would like to gain at FPRI. 

Research Interns work under the direct supervision of the Institute’s scholars in one of the following research areas: Eurasia, Middle East, Africa, or Asia. Duties and availability vary between programs, so applicants should specify which research program they are interested in and will be matched with a scholar in that program upon acceptance. This position currently allows for remote interns who can communicate with their supervisor via Zoom, email, and/or phone.

Special Events Interns work with the Event Coordinator on all event-related tasks. The Special Events Intern is required to work the majority of events that FPRI hosts or co-hosts. This person must have a flexible work schedule and may be asked occasionally to work nights. The Special Events Intern is paid for evening event work. 

Operations Interns will assist FPRI’s administrative staff on a variety of projects related to membership, development, public relations, events, and other related tasks.