Direct analytical involvement
Contribute to research, policy recommendations, briefings, publications, and international cooperation programs.
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 possibleTDC 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.
Contribute to research, policy recommendations, briefings, publications, and international cooperation programs.
Choose from EU integration and defence, U.S.–Ukraine and Germany–Ukraine relations, the Spanish-speaking world, research, or communications.
Work alongside researchers and program leads and see how ideas move from evidence to publication and impact.
Receive a mentor, practical methodology, clear outputs, and continuous feedback throughout the internship.
Stay connected through co-authored work, follow-up projects, events, and TDC’s professional network.
Join remotely or, when possible, from TDC’s Kyiv office, with timing adapted to the host program’s work.
A current snapshot of participation, academic reach, and internship directions, based on confirmed TDC records.
Interns may contribute to research, expert roundtables, advocacy, events, and communication with international audiences, depending on current program priorities.
Join a cross-regional working environment focused on Spanish-language analysis, briefings, research cohorts, media engagement, and strategic communication.


Ukraine’s EU accession, NATO integration, defence policy, and engagement with decision-makers in European and transatlantic capitals.
Explore the program →Bilateral research, policy briefings and handbooks, Kyiv–Berlin events, advocacy, and study missions for German stakeholders.
Explore the program →Research and advocacy on the strategic partnership, briefing materials for policymakers, Congressional offices, and think tanks.
Explore the program →Independent research and analytical writing for TDC publications — best suited to candidates building a foreign-policy portfolio.
Browse TDC analysis →Social content, visuals, infographics, slides, publication covers, weekly briefings, and accessible formats for expert audiences.
Apply for this track →Duration depends on your availability and the host program’s needs.
Cohorts open at different times based on publications, events, and program workload.
Remote by default, with opportunities to join the Kyiv office when possible.
English across all tracks; Spanish and Ukrainian depending on the work.
Application emailapplications@tdcenter.org
Send your applicationResponse timeline: TDC aims to respond within 2–4 weeks. Spontaneous applications outside active recruitment periods may take longer.
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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