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Internship Programs at the Transatlantic Dialogue Center

For Ukrainian and international students and recent graduates ready to contribute to evidence-driven foreign policy research, transatlantic security, and Ukraine’s place in a shifting global order.

Remote by default · Kyiv office opportunities when possible
Build experience that travels

From an analytical question to policy impact

TDC invests in the next generation of researchers, analysts, communicators, and policy practitioners. Internships combine meaningful work, direct collaboration with program teams, and feedback grounded in TDC’s analytical methodology.

We view every intern as a long-term partner. After the internship, alumni remain part of a growing community of emerging experts and may continue collaborating on publications, projects, and events.

Your work moves through a real policy pathway

01LearnMethodology and context
02AnalyseEvidence and narratives
03CreateBriefings and content
04EngagePolicy and public audiences
Why join TDC

Substantive work, close mentorship, lasting connections

01

Direct analytical involvement

Contribute to research, policy recommendations, briefings, publications, and international cooperation programs.

02

A range of thematic tracks

Choose from EU integration and defence, U.S.–Ukraine and Germany–Ukraine relations, the Spanish-speaking world, research, or communications.

03

Program-team collaboration

Work alongside researchers and program leads and see how ideas move from evidence to publication and impact.

04

Structured mentorship

Receive a mentor, practical methodology, clear outputs, and continuous feedback throughout the internship.

05

Continued engagement

Stay connected through co-authored work, follow-up projects, events, and TDC’s professional network.

06

Flexible participation

Join remotely or, when possible, from TDC’s Kyiv office, with timing adapted to the host program’s work.

Internships in numbers

TDC internships at a glance

A current snapshot of participation, academic reach, and internship directions, based on confirmed TDC records.

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Choose your path

Choose where your work can contribute

Interns may contribute to research, expert roundtables, advocacy, events, and communication with international audiences, depending on current program priorities.

Applications open

Spain & Latin America Cooperation Program

Join a cross-regional working environment focused on Spanish-language analysis, briefings, research cohorts, media engagement, and strategic communication.

27 interns since 20236 nationalities22 universities
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Cooperation program

EU–Ukraine Partnership Program

Ukraine’s EU accession, NATO integration, defence policy, and engagement with decision-makers in European and transatlantic capitals.

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Cooperation program

Germany–Ukraine Partnership Program

Bilateral research, policy briefings and handbooks, Kyiv–Berlin events, advocacy, and study missions for German stakeholders.

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Cooperation program

US–Ukraine Partnership Program

Research and advocacy on the strategic partnership, briefing materials for policymakers, Congressional offices, and think tanks.

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Department

Research Department

Independent research and analytical writing for TDC publications — best suited to candidates building a foreign-policy portfolio.

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Department

Communication Department

Social content, visuals, infographics, slides, publication covers, weekly briefings, and accessible formats for expert audiences.

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What to expect

A flexible format built around meaningful outputs

1–6 months

Duration depends on your availability and the host program’s needs.

Rolling start dates

Cohorts open at different times based on publications, events, and program workload.

Remote + Kyiv

Remote by default, with opportunities to join the Kyiv office when possible.

Working languages

English across all tracks; Spanish and Ukrainian depending on the work.

How to apply

Tell us where you can contribute — and what you want to learn

Надіслати

  • A recent CV
  • A letter of motivation
  • A writing sample, if relevant
Send your application

Include in your letter

  1. The program or department
  2. Your area of interest
  3. Your preferred start date and duration
  4. What you hope to work on and gain

Response timeline: TDC aims to respond within 2–4 weeks. Spontaneous applications outside active recruitment periods may take longer.

Start a longer professional relationship

Build early-career experience in foreign policy research and analysis.

TDC welcomes students and recent graduates who want to do substantive work with us — and remain part of the community after the internship concludes.

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