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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 Spring 2027 cohort are now closed. Applications for Summer 2027 will be open in early Spring.

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 2027 Internship Program is now closed. Applications for the Summer 2027 cohort open in early Spring. 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 Spring Internship Cohort applications are now closed (except for the Executive Office and Office Operations). Our Summer applications will be posted in the early Spring of 2027.
Spring 2027: 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.
Apply Here!
Spring 2027: Office Operations Intern
The Office Operations Intern will assist with administrative processes, grant writing, office logistics, vendor coordination, and internal systems that keep the organization running efficiently.
Apply Here!

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.