Six- Months Paid Internship by NATO; €1,335 Monthly + travel cost and more 🌏

NATO offers six-month internships to applicants in the third year of their university studies, or recent graduates of a bachelor or master's programme.

Internships apply to a broad range of expertise and skillsets, providing opportunities in areas like political affairs, defence and security, innovation, operations, communications, business support and human resources, finance, science and technology, and infrastructure and facilities.

Internships take place at NATO

Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium - an exciting city that serves as a meeting point for many European and other international organisations, and a hub of activity and networking for young professionals.

Main objectives of the NATO Internship

Programme

To provide interns with the opportunity to learn from the NATO community and get a better understanding and a more balanced view of the Organization.
To improve NATO's access to theoretical and technical knowledge that the intern can apply through practical work assignments.
To contribute to creating a more diverse workforce.
To expand knowledge and understanding of NATO in member countries.

The NATO Internship Programme offers internship positions within the NATO

International Staff, the International Military Staff and some of the NATO agencies and bodies at NATO

Headquarters.

What we offer

Internship stipend:If you are selected for the NATO-funded internship programme, you will receive a monthly stipend (EUR 1,335 in 2026).This amount changes by year in line with inflation and NATO salary adjustments.
Travel:Once the Internship Office has confirmed your start date, you will be provided with a prepaid flight/train ticket from your place of origin at a return economy rate, and for an amount of up to EUR 1,200. If you are traveling to Brussels by car, these costs will be reimbursed.
Leave:You will be entitled to 15 days of paid leave during the six-month internship period.

Eligibility criteria

To apply for a NATO internship, you must fulfil the following criteria on the closing date for applications: