We are pleased to inform you that NATO's Internship Programme is now open for applications. The closing date is 30 April 2026, 11:59PM CET.

We are offering 6-month paid internship placements at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, starting in March or September 2027.

How you can help to spread the word about the call for applications for NATO HQ's Internship Programme 2026

Option 1: Share this post from NATO's LinkedIn page

Option 2: Publish posts about NATO's Internship Programme on your organisation's social media accounts

For your convenience, we have prepared a social media toolkit.

Please find attached to this email: 

·       A word document of suggested draft posts in English. Please feel free to edit and/or translate the text into other languages if desired.   

·       A selection of social media visuals (suitable for use on X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram etc.)

We would be grateful if you could please use this link in your social media posts https://bit.ly/4ccxrtt  (it's a tracking URL).

NATO HR's Talent Outreach Team monitors the results of communication campaigns. Tracking the number of clicks on social media posts is crucial for assessing campaign performance. By using tracking URLs, we can measure clicks and report on the success of these campaigns.    

Option 3: Publish information about NATO's Internship Programme on your organisation's website, career portal, newsletter or send via email.

For your convenience, please find below some suggested draft text.

Please kindly note that NATO's Talent Outreach Team is a small team. Due to limited resources, we are unable to create new user accounts and publish posts on every individual organisation's career portal.

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR NATO's INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 

We are pleased to inform you that NATO's Internship Programme 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.

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.

How to apply?

• To submit an application, you must first create an account in NATO's e-recruitment system. 
• Click on "Sign In" in the upper right corner. You will be directed to a page where you can create a "New User".
• Please note that NATO cannot accept applications sent by mail or email.

Where can you find further information? 

• For more information about the Internship Programme, including the application process and the conditions of employment, please visit the NATO Internship Programme page. 
• For any questions, please visit the frequently asked questions page.