North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Internship Programme for Students Worldwide 2019

Application Deadline: 30th April 2018

Eligible Countries: NATO Member countries and Partner countries in the World.

NATO Partner countries in Africa: Mauritania, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt

To Be Taken At (Country):

About the Award: NATO offers 2 Internship Programmes:

1. 1. NATO-funded Programme: open once a year to all eligible candidates.
   2. GRANT-funded Programme: open all throughout the year to candidates who are awarded a scholarship by their university or a governmental institution.

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.

Type: Internship

Eligibility: 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.
• If you are a national of NATO partner countries (PFP/EAPC), contact your Delegation at NATO Headquarters directly for information on potential internships within the Delegation.

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of Award: 

1. Internship stipend: If you are selected through the NATO-funded programme, you will receive a monthly stipend of 1,049.65€ (based on 2018).
2. Travel: Upon the confirmation of the start date of internship by the Internship Office, we will provide you with a prepaid flight/train ticket (based on a return economy ticket and for an amount of up to 1,200€). If you travel by car, we will be reimburse you travel costs as well.
3. Leave: You will be entitled to have 15 days of leave for the full period of 6 months.
4. In-house training: During the internship, we organize an Induction programme and various briefings to provide you with an overview of NATO’s activities and structure. The monthly briefings constitute a unique opportunity to meet and discuss topics of interest with highly experienced staff across the Alliance. Visits to external institutions are also part of the training programme.

Duration of Program: 6 months

How to Apply: Apply Here
If you are a national of NATO partner countries (PFP/EAPC), contact your Delegation at NATO Headquarters directly for information on potential internships within the Delegation.

Visit the Program Webpage for Details

Award Providers: NATO