Research and Communications Internships at American Foreign Policy Council, Washington, DC [Spring 2027; Unpaid]: Apply Now!

The American Foreign Policy Council (AFPC) invites applications for its January–April 2027 internship cohort. Opportunities are available in Research and Programming and Communications and Digital Media, offering experience in foreign policy research, publications, events and public outreach.

About American Foreign Policy Council

Founded in 1982, AFPC is a nonprofit organisation based in Washington, DC. It conducts foreign policy and national security analysis, provides information to policymakers and facilitates dialogue between American officials and their international counterparts.

About the Internships

The Research/Programmatic Internship involves foreign policy research, editorial assistance, delegation support and event planning.

The Communications and Digital Media Internship supports outreach for AFPC and its Central Asia-Caucasus Institute (CACI) through social media, publications and event communications.

Eligibility Criteria

Research applicants should demonstrate:

• An interest in foreign policy research and writing.
• Strong research, writing and editorial skills.
• An interest in supporting publications and organising events.

Communications applicants should have:

• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign.
• Strong writing, editing and digital communications skills.
• Creativity, organisation and the ability to work independently.
• An interest in international affairs and U.S. foreign policy.

Website content management knowledge is useful, with WordPress experience an advantage.

Roles and Responsibilities

Research and Programming

• Conduct foreign policy research and writing.
• Assist with publications and editorial work.
• Support foreign delegations and special events.

Communications and Digital Media

• Create and manage content for AFPC and CACI social media platforms.
• Assist with website updates, newsletters and event communications.
• Support publication design using Adobe InDesign.

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Duration

The Spring 2027 cohort runs from January to April 2027.

Location

AFPC’s headquarters is at 509 C Street NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA.

Work Mode

The research internship requires in-person attendance at AFPC headquarters, with flexible scheduling between 9 AM and 6 PM. Both tracks require at least 20 hours per week.

Stipend and Benefits

Both internships are unpaid. Research interns have opportunities to develop work for publication.

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How to Apply?

Research/Programmatic Internship

Complete the official application form. Upload one combined file containing:

• A cover letter.
• A résumé.
• A foreign policy-related writing sample of up to four pages.

Applicants must also indicate their top three programme interests.

Communications and Digital Media Internship

Email a cover letter, résumé and previous work samples to internships@afpc.org.

Application Deadlines

• Research internship: November 15, 2026, according to the Spring 2027 announcement.
• Communications internship: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

AFPC’s general internship webpage currently lists November 4 for spring research applications. Applicants should confirm the applicable research deadline with AFPC.

Contact Details

For questions, email internships@afpc.org.

Official Guidelines

Read AFPC’s internship details and application instructions.