North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Internship Programme 2022

Application Deadline: 2 May 2021.

Do you study Architecture, Infrastructure and Facilities Management or Engineering?

Do you study Aeronautics,Engineering or Human Resources?

Do you have a background in Media or Journalism?

Do you speak Russian, Ukrainian or Arabic?

Are you able to conduct independent research and analysis?

As an international organisation, NATO is characterised by diversity. People from different backgrounds and cultures, with different work styles and ways of thinking, work here. The Alliance’s Internship Programme offers opportunities to experience this international environment through a variety of fields including communications, finance, human resources, international relations, IT, law and political science. The 19th cycle of the programme opened on 17 March 2021 for placement in 2022

The 19th call for internship applications for the NATO-funded program for placements in 2022 is launched. Please note that all our internship vacancies are now online

The NATO Internship Programme has four main objectives:

• To provide the Organisation with access to the latest theoretical and technical knowledge that the intern can apply through practical work assignments, as well as with additional staff resources.
• To provide interns with an opportunity to learn from the NATO community and get a better understanding and a more balanced view of the Organisation.
• To contribute to creating a more diverse workforce.
• To expand understanding of NATO in Alliance countries.

Eligibility Criteria for NATO-funded Internship

In order to apply for an internship at NATO, you must fulfil all criteria outlined below on the application date:

• Age: you will be over 21 years of age
• Nationality: you will be a citizen of a NATO Member State.
• Educational status:
  • you will be a university student: you have completed at least two years successfully and are enrolled in your third year or
  • you will have obtained your highest degree less than a year ago
• Languages: you will have proficiency in one of the two official NATO languages (English and French), and a working knowledge of the other will be considered as an asset. Knowledge of other languages will be an advantage as specified in the internship description.

Official Website: NATO Internship Programme 2021