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CEPA Internship Program

The Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) internship program is designed to provide a variety of professional opportunities and exposure to rising young leaders in the transatlantic space. The internship program is unpaid and is offered in the Fall, Spring, and Summer, both virtually and in person.

Interns will have the opportunity to attend internal team meetings, professional development workshops, and DC-based events.

The application window for the Summer 2026 cohort are now closed. Applications for Fall 2026 will be open May 12 through June 23.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with day-to-day program activities;
  • Help with planning and implementing program/ team events, workshops, and webinars;
  • Executive assistance and scheduling for program/ team staff;
  • Provide support with research for program/ team publications, projects, and convenings;
  • Assist the program/ team with outreach to partners and maintain regular contact with CEPA’s network;
  • Address administrative and research pop-up requests from staff; and
  • Produce weekly newsletters on the latest in the transatlantic dialogue, highlighting the political, economic, and security developments.

Application Instructions

The application window for the Spring 2026 Internship Program is now closed. Applications for the Summer 2026 cohort open in early February. Applicants are asked to submit a resume, and a cover letter through our recruitment system using the link provided under each program listing.

Your data will be stored securely in CEPA’s recruitment system and will only be accessible to authorized personnel involved in the hiring process. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse of your information in connection with CEPA’s Privacy Policy. 

 

Internship Programs

Interns support and work alongside CEPA’s three programmatic areas of Transatlantic Defense and Security, Democratic Resilience, and the Digital Innovation Initiative. Interns may also work closely with CEPA’s Executive Office, External Affairs, Human Resources Officer, or Business Development team. Our Summer Internship Cohort applications are now closed.
Fall 2026: External Affairs Intern
The External Affairs Intern(s) will contribute to CEPA’s strategic engagement efforts by supporting high-profile public and private events and assisting in strengthening the organization’s relationships with key congressional and policy stakeholders.
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Fall 2026: Transatlantic Defense and Security Intern
The intern will work closely with the TDS program to help shape policy debates, build communities of interest, and develop policy solutions to address the most pressing transatlantic security challenges of the 21st century.
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Fall 2026: Executive Office Intern
The intern will provide direct support to the EO team, assisting with various projects and needs related to CEPA’s President and CEO, Dr. Alina Polyakova. The EO team plays a critical role in coordinating efforts across all programs.
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Fall 2026: Editorial Intern
The intern will assist with CEPA’s written output on Europe’s Edge, including article drafting, research, and editorial support. Additionally, the intern will collaborate with the Communications team on content-related initiatives.
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Fall 2026: Communications Intern
The intern will collaborate with CEPA’s Communications team to support external communications and enhance CEPA’s digital presence across multiple platforms.
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Fall 2026: Tech Policy Intern
The intern will work with the Tech Policy team to explore how technology is reshaping the future of geopolitics and advance a positive transatlantic tech agenda that upholds the democratic competitive edge.
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Fall 2026: Human Resources Intern
The Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join its Human Resources (HR) team as a Human Resources Intern.
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Fall 2026: Office Operations Intern
The Office Operations Intern will assist with administrative processes, office logistics, vendor coordination, and internal systems that keep the organization running efficiently.
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Fall 2026: Democratic Resilience Intern
The intern will work closely with the DR program team to support policymakers—across government, civil society, business, and the media in North America and Europe.
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About CEPA:

At CEPA, we believe in creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity because we recognize there is value in difference. More importantly, we believe creating an environment where everyone, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or citizenship, can do their best work is the right thing to do. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

The Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) works to ensure a strong and enduring transatlantic alliance rooted in democratic values and principles with strategic vision, foresight, and policy impact. Through cutting-edge research, analysis, and programs, we provide fresh insight on security, defense, and geopolitics to government officials and agencies; we help transatlantic businesses navigate changing strategic landscapes; and we build networks of future Atlanticist leaders. CEPA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, public policy institution.