Atlantic Council Eurasia Center Spring 2027 Young Global Professionals Program: Paid Internship in the USA

Overview

The Atlantic Council Eurasia Center offers a temporary internship through its Spring 2027 Young Global Professionals Program. This opportunity is based at the Atlantic Council headquarters in Washington, DC, and immerses participants in the daily operations of an international affairs think tank. The Eurasia Center focuses on political, economic, security, and diplomatic developments involving Ukraine, Russia, Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia.

Who can apply

This program is open to university students, graduate students, and recent graduates who have an interest in international affairs, geopolitics, foreign policy, research, and transatlantic relations. Candidates should be eager to gain practical experience in policy research, communications, political analysis, and think tank operations.

What you get

Participants receive compensation at a rate of $18.50 per hour while gaining hands-on exposure to policy discussions, strategic initiatives, research activities, publications, and event planning. Interns work alongside professionals engaged in international outreach and public programming, building professional experience in think tank administration and international relations.

Requirements

The position requires a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week. Participants must work from the Washington, DC office at least four days per week, with the option to work remotely for the remaining day.

How to apply

Applicants must submit a resume, a cover letter, and a blog post pitch that responds to the prompt provided in the application. All application materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.

Key dates

Applications close on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. The program takes place during the spring 2027 term.