Atlantic Council GeoEconomics Center Young Global Professionals Program – Spring 2027

Overview

The Atlantic Council GeoEconomics Center Young Global Professionals Program for Spring 2027 offers an internship position situated at the intersection of economics, finance, and foreign policy. The GeoEconomics Center functions as a translation hub aiming to help shape a better global economic future. Interns participate directly in events, publications, development, and programming strategy, gaining exposure to data visualization, event planning, research preparation, publication, and administrative duties including co-managing social media accounts.

Who can apply

Applicants must be at least a college sophomore in good standing or a recent college graduate in international economics, finance, public policy, or a relevant discipline. Candidates are required to be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Successful applicants demonstrate a strong interest in economics and international affairs, an entrepreneurial ethos, a collegial spirit, effective communication, and a deadline-oriented approach to a culture of continual learning.

What you get

The internship is located at the Washington, DC headquarters and pays a rate of $18.50 per hour, requiring a minimum of four days and 32 hours per week in the office.

Requirements

Applicants must submit a resume and a single document containing short responses to three specific questions instead of a traditional cover letter, prepared without AI assistance. The questions ask about interest in the internship, a closely followed economic or financial topic, and an experience working with incomplete, inconsistent, or difficult data.

Key dates

Applications close on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET.