Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) Internships 2025

Interning at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) offers a unique opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in foreign policy and international affairs in 2025. Through its Blavatnik Internship Program and Robina Franklin Williams Internship Program, CFR provides paid internships that expose interns to a dynamic environment of experts and policymakers while developing their professional skills.

Why Intern at CFR?

• Paid Opportunity: Interns are compensated with a competitive hourly wage.
• Valuable Experience: Work alongside leading foreign policy experts in a nonpartisan organization.
• Professional Development: Participate in workshops, training, and career advice sessions to enhance writing, research, and program planning skills.
• Networking: Gain exposure to U.S. policymakers, global leaders, and experts in foreign affairs.
• Inclusive Environment: CFR is committed to diversity and inclusivity.

Internship Locations and Formats

• New York Office: Hybrid internships with a variety of positions.
• Washington, DC Office: Hybrid internships with opportunities to engage in federal policy discussions.
• Remote Options: Limited internships available fully online.

Available Internships

There are 3 types of internships available in 2025:

1# New York Office

Internship opportunities span across departments such as digital content, foreign affairs, global business, education, and more. Examples include:

• • Internship, Corporate Programming
  • Internship, Digital Content, Podcast Audio
  • Internship, Foreign Affairs, Data Science
  • Internship, Latin America Studies

2# Washington, DC Office

These internships focus on policy-specific areas like conflict prevention, global health, and climate studies:

• • Internship, Africa Studies
  • Internship, Digital Content, Video
  • Internship, Middle East Studies
  • Internship, Women and Foreign Policy

3# Remote Opportunities

Internships in digital content, global communications, and related fields are available on a fully remote basis.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify:

1. Be an undergraduate or graduate student with at least four semesters of completed college coursework.
2. Major in international relations, political science, economics, or related fields.
3. Have skills in administration, research, writing, and computer usage.
4. Commit 14–18 hours per week.
5. Possess legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Additional qualifications, such as regional specializations or language skills, may apply to certain roles.

Apply: https://www.cfr.org/career-opportunities/internships.