We are pleased to inform you that NATO Internship Programme | NATO General information is now open for applications. The closing date is 30 April 2026, 11:59PM CET.
Successful candidates will be offered 6-month paid internships at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, starting in March or September 2027.
Please find some more details about the programme below.
About NATO’s Internship Programme
NATO offers 6-month internship placements to current students or recent graduates. They are looking for candidates with many 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 interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria (see below) are encouraged to apply.
Ko tikimės
Who is eligible to apply for NATO’s Internship Programme?
To apply for a NATO Internship, you must meet the following criteria on the closing date for applications:
- 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.
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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.
- In-house training:
During the internship, you will take part in an induction programme and monthly briefings to provide you with an overview of NATO's activities and structure. The briefings present unique opportunities to meet experienced staff and officials from across the Alliance, to discuss topics of interest with them and with other interns. Visits to other institutions, like the European Parliament, will also be organised.
NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion and strives to provide equal access to career opportunities regardless of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religious belief, cultural background, sexual orientation or disability. NATO welcomes applicants from all member countries and strongly encourages women to apply.
As an employer, NATO values integrity, transparency and accountability in accordance with international norms and practices established for the defence and related security sector.
