NATO’s Internship Programme is now open for applications.The closing date is 22 June 2025, 11:59 PM CET.

Successful candidates will be offered 6-month paid internships at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, starting in March or September 2026.

About NATO’s Internship Programme

NATO offers 6-month internship placements to current students or recent graduates. The interns do not have a common academic background – NATO is looking for candidates with different skillsets and areas of expertise. Whether your interests lie in political affairs, defence and security, innovation, operations, communications, human resources, finance, science and technology, or infrastructure and facilities, NATO is the place to gain invaluable hands-on experience in your chosen field. All all interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria (see below) are encouraged to apply.

Who is eligible to apply for NATO’s Internship Programme?

To apply for a NATO Internship, you must meet the following criteria on the date of your application:

• Age: 21+
• Nationality: a citizen of a NATO member country
• Educational status: at least two years of university completed and enrolled in a third year OR obtained your highest degree less than a year prior
• Languages: proficiency in English or French (NATO’s two official languages). A working knowledge of the other language is considered an asset. Knowledge of additional languages may also be considered an asset for certain positions.

How to apply?

• To submit an application, you must first create an account in NATO’s e-recruitment system.

• Click on “Sign In” in the upper right corner. You will be directed to a page where you can create a “New User”.
• Please note that we cannot accept applications sent by mail or email.

Where can I find further information? 

• For more information about the Internship Programme, including the application process and the conditions of employment, please visit the NATO Internship Programme page.
• For any questions, please visit the frequently asked questions page.

Info-session webinar on 11 June

• NATO’s Talent Acquisition Service is organising an info-session webinar on the NATO Internship Programme, which will take place on 11 June 2025 at 4pm CET (Brussels time).

• This will be an opportunity for potential applicants to learn more about the different steps in the application and selection process. They will also have the opportunity to ask questions.
• Some interns and/or former interns will also share their experience of the programme with the audience.

Please register to attend the webinar using the following Zoom link.