Horn Review Internship Programme 2026: Applications Open for the 4th Round Internship Opportunity

Overview

The Horn Review Internship Programme is launching its fourth recruitment round to provide emerging professionals and aspiring researchers with practical exposure to regional affairs, policy analysis, and research. This programme is designed to help participants develop analytical skills and gain insight into the processes involved in examining regional developments, political issues, and economic topics.

Who can apply

The internship is intended for international relations graduates, policy enthusiasts, aspiring researchers, and young professionals who are interested in fields such as political science, public policy, journalism, development studies, and diplomacy. Candidates seeking careers in think tanks, research institutions, international organisations, and academic environments may find the programme relevant to their professional development goals.

What you get

Selected participants gain professional exposure across three principal areas. These include involvement in research processes and information gathering, participation in policy analysis regarding institutional decisions and public policy issues, and engagement with regional affairs concerning the wider political and economic environment of the Horn of Africa.

How to apply

Candidates should consult Horn Review’s official announcement and recruitment channels to find the application procedure, required submission documents, eligibility criteria, and internship duration. Because the stated deadline has passed, interested individuals should check directly with the organisation to determine whether applications are still closed or if an extension has been announced.

Key dates

The application deadline for the fourth round of the internship programme was 1 November 2026.