Internships

Unfortunately, we are not currently offering any internships.
 

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These offers are primarily aimed at students of political and social sciences and related disciplines who are particularly interested in scholarly work and research.

Internships in the Research Institute

Interested students have the opportunity to complete an internship in one of the five centers of DGAP’s Research Institute. To apply, please contact the representative of the center or program you are particularly interested in directly. The specific tasks involved in any internship will be discussed individually before work is begun.

  • Center for Climate and Foreign Policy
    Contact: klima@dgap.org
    (This program is currently not offering any internships.)

  • Center for Geopolitics, Geoeconomics, and Technology
    (This program is currently not offering any internships.)

  • Center for Order and Governance in Eastern Europe, Russia, and Central Asia
    (This program is currently not offering any internships.)

  • Center for Security and Defense
    (This program is currently not offering any internships.)

  • Alfred von Oppenheim Center for European Policy Studies
    (This program is currently not offering any internships.)

  • France/Franco-German Relations Program
    (This program is currently not offering any internships.)

Internship in the Communications Department

This department is currently not offering any internships.

 

Internship in the Editorial Offices of Internationale Politik

We will have available internship positions again starting in January 2026. We will be happy to receive your applications for these positions starting in July 2025.

Tasks

  • Primarily: active participation in the production of Germany’s leading foreign policy journal, including researching and planning topics; translating, editing, and proofreading texts as necessary; and compiling data for info graphics
  • As needed: participation in editorial meetings, brainstorming sessions, conferences
  • A little: office work
  • Never: making copies and coffee

Requirements

  • Strong interest in international politics and journalism
  • Very good English skills
  • Native German language skills
  • Independent, determined, and efficient working style
  • Hands-on and open personality

Internships usually last for two months. Please send your application via email as a PDF with a cover letter, your CV, and, if available, relevant references.

Contact
Uta Kuhlmann
Editor
Email: kuhlmann@dgap.org