Internship Program
Join the foreign policy conversation
IGA’s internship offers the opportunity to work on pressing geopolitical questions — and to help shape how those ideas reach the public.
Location
New York, NY
Compensation
$17 / hr
Per Week
10–15 hrs
Fall 2026
Sept 28 – Dec 18
About the Program
Foreign policy shapes everyday life — but its assumptions tend to go unexamined. The Institute for Global Affairs was founded to open that conversation up. We bring rigorous thinking on geopolitics to broader audiences — and bring them into the foreign policy conversation.
Based in New York City — at the intersection of foreign policy, media, and finance — IGA has a distinct vantage point on geopolitics. Our internship program gives aspiring foreign policy researchers, analysts, and journalists the opportunity to engage with new ideas and gain experience across research, communications, and development. Interns contribute to original policy and education work, supporting publications, producing digital media content, and engaging with IGA’s broader network of scholars, fellows, and opinion shapers.
What You’ll Do
Interns contribute across a range of projects depending on their backgrounds and interests.
Research & Analysis
Contribute to public opinion research, policy briefs, and white papers on US foreign policy and international affairs.
Digital & Social Media
Draft content, produce short-form video, and design graphics for IGA’s social media channels and digital platforms.
Podcast & Video
Support production of IGA’s None Of The Above podcast and video projects, from scripting and research to editorial planning.
Education & Outreach
Help bring IGA’s research to broader audiences on social media and through newsletters and op-eds.
Who Should Apply
Open to undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates, the program matches interns to projects based on their backgrounds and interests.
- Interest in foreign policy, national security, international relations, or diplomatic history; backgrounds in journalism, communications, or digital media also welcome
- Strong research and writing skills
- Based in or able to work from New York City
- Available for the full term (12 weeks)
Terms
Deadline
Aug 14, 2026
Term Start
Sept 28, 2026
Term End
Dec 18, 2026
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