Where students meet practice
The EPIS Internship places you at the heart of political consulting — working on live policy analysis, producing reports and briefs, and building direct connections with experts and decision-makers. No two weeks are the same.
Political consulting from the inside
An internship in political consulting is unlike any other. You will work on real projects — analysing current political issues, developing written policy materials, and contributing directly to EPIS research outputs. The work is challenging, varied, and consequential.
EPIS internships are primarily remote, with optional in-person participation at events and delegations. A minimum commitment of three months allows for meaningful project involvement; we recommend six months or longer for those seeking a comprehensive experience of the full EPIS research cycle.
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Your day-to-day responsibilities
Interns are embedded in active EPIS Working Groups and take on substantive tasks from the outset. Expect real assignments with real deadlines.
Policy Analysis
Research and analyse current political issues, regional developments, and security policy trends. Your findings feed directly into EPIS publications and group discussions.
Reports & Briefs
Draft articles, policy briefs, background papers, and structured reports. Outputs are peer-reviewed and, where appropriate, published in the EPIS Magazine or EPIS Blog.
Stakeholder Outreach
Help expand EPIS's network of experts, partner organisations, and institutional contacts. Attend events, support delegations, and represent EPIS in external engagements.
What you will gain
The EPIS Internship is not a passive experience. You will leave with a stronger analytical toolkit, published work, and a professional network that extends across European policy institutions.
Direct Policy Exposure
Work on live issues in foreign and security policy — from conflict analysis to EU institutional reform. Theory meets practice from your first week.
Published Work
Strong interns see their research published. An article or policy brief in the EPIS Magazine is a credible addition to any early-career portfolio.
Expert Network
Build direct connections with EPIS Fellows, Board members, and the broader community of practitioners and academics who engage with EPIS.
Flexible Structure
Remote-first and adaptable to your academic schedule. Minimum three months; recommended six months or longer for the full research cycle.
Transferable Skills
Policy writing, structured analysis, stakeholder communication, and project coordination — skills valued across government, consultancy, and the third sector.
Delegation Access
Interns are eligible to apply for EPIS Delegations to international conferences including the Munich Security Conference and Berlin Security Debates.
Start your career in foreign and security policy with EPIS.
Applications are open year-round. A minimum commitment of three months is required; six months is recommended for a full programme experience. Remote participation available.