Think Tank Internship (All you Should Know)

Each intern will be matched with a scholar or expert in the field who will work with them to build industry-specific skills while also honing general abilities.

About FPRI Internship Programs

Summer interns can attend weekly foreign policy and career-related seminars with guest speakers.

Interns work directly under the supervision of Institute experts in one of three research areas: Eurasia, Africa, or Asia. Because duties and availability differ between programs, 

Upon acceptance, they will be connected with a scholar in that program. Remote interns are now permitted in this position and can contact their supervisor by Zoom, email, and/or phone.

 Instructions and Conditions to Apply

• Please fill out the internship application form

• You must submit a single PDF file containing a cover letter explaining the internship you are applying for – Operations, Editorial, Eurasia, Africa, or Asia, a résumé, and a writing sample of 3-5 pages of work most relevant to the internship you are looking for (Research and editorial applicants only).

• Because of the high volume of queries and applications, you will only be notified if you are chosen for an interview.

• Although all internships are unpaid, many students have found success in obtaining work-study fellowships through their university’s financial aid office.

• Please carefully read all instructions before submitting an application. Your application will not be reviewed if you do not provide all of the needed materials in a single PDF file, or if you do not indicate the type of internship for which you are applying (Research, Operations, etc.).

• Students in high school are encouraged to apply. However, FPRI internships are quite competitive.

• Internships will be available in-person or remotely.

• There is no continual review of applications. Please see the submission deadlines listed above.

• There are no nationality limits, and applicants do not need to be US citizens.

• You must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Students in high school are encouraged to apply. However, FPRI internships are quite competitive.

• Internships will be available in-person or remotely.

Interns have the opportunity to network with members of the foreign policy community and gain job experience at a respected think tank. 

CSN Team