Paid Foreign Policy Internship: Writing, Research & Policy

careers-cfr; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) offers paid internship opportunities in foreign policy and international affairs. Interns work in-person in New York or Washington, DC for roughly 14–18 hours per week, under the Blavatnik and Robina Franklin Williams programs.

Internships emphasize writing, research, and professional development. Applicants must be enrolled undergrad or graduate students with strong writing and editing skills and a deep interest in current policy issues.

Qualifications

• Enrolled undergraduate or graduate student with interest in foreign policy.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist CFR staff by preparing briefing materials.
• Conduct research using CFR databases and reference materials.
• Write, review, and edit CFR content for accuracy and clarity.
• Support meetings and cross-departmental activities as needed.
• For other duties, reference the position descriptions available here.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Research

Communication

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate student enrolled

Tools

CFR databases

Job description

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) offers paid internship opportunities in foreign policy and international affairs. Interns work in-person in New York or Washington, DC for roughly 14–18 hours per week, under the Blavatnik and Robina Franklin Williams programs.

Internships emphasize writing, research, and professional development. Applicants must be enrolled undergrad or graduate students with strong writing and editing skills and a deep interest in current policy issues.