Are you a motivated university student or recent graduate interested in contributing to the fields of public policy and international affairs?
Make sure you apply to our internship program!
The next session is the Spring internship, which will start on January 12, 2026.
Our Institute accepts applications from undergraduate and graduate students at all levels. Our work is mostly in English and Arabic is an asset, but not a requirement.
For more information please contact us on: ifi.internships@aub.edu.lb
Deadlines for internship applications
Fall 2025-2026 session
| August 4, 2025
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Spring 2026 session
| December 8, 2025
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Duration
Duration ranges between 2 to 3 months, with an expected 15-20 hours per week.
Support and Benefits
- Campus Benefits: The Institute will provide interns with internet connection and access to the AUB campus and the AUB library.
- Certificate of completion: A certificate of completion will be provided to interns by the end of the internship session.
The Institute's Clusters, Hubs, and Units
Applicants are expected to specify to which Institute Cluster or Unit they are applying to:
- Sustainability and Inclusive Development Cluster
- Lebanon in the World: Regional and International Affairs Cluster
- Policy, Politics, and Governance Cluster
- Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Regional Hub
- SWANA Future of Work Hub
- Research Development Unit
- Communications Unit
- Finance and Administration Unit
Application Process
To apply, please send all of the following to ifi.internships@aub.edu.lb:
1. CV/resume.
2. Letter of purpose stating the specific IFI unit you are applying to.
3. One recommendation letter (academic or professional).
Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Additional Resources and links
Before submitting their application, we highly encourage applicants to read the internship TOR on what to expect from the internship program.