Undergraduate Internship Program in Europe

Application & Requirements

Applications for The Europe Center's summer Undergraduate Internships in Europe open each January and provide opportunities for students to intern at leading European think-tanks, cultural, and transnational organizations.

Funding

Grants of $6,500 are awarded by The Europe Center along with each internship to cover the cost of travel and basic living expenses. Interns are required to complete a survey about their experience after their return and are expected to post regularly to the Global Student Fellows Blog while abroad.

Internship Format

All internships are held in person, pending any changes to University policy. Some host organizations may request interns onboard virtually during the end of Spring quarter prior to starting in country.

Eligibility

The applicant must currently be an enrolled undergraduate at Stanford and in good standing.
The applicant cannot have their undergraduate degree conferred before the completion of this internship.
Seniors who will be returning to coterm for all of next year are eligible to apply.
Global Studies minors in European Studies will receive preference for these internships sponsored by The Europe Center.
Internships will be conducted during the summer: June 13, 2024 to September 1, 2024 for 6-8 weeks.
The Europe Center does not sponsor visas for these internships and students are responsible for ensuring they have the requisite travel documents.

Application Process

Application Period Opens: January 8, 2024
Application Deadline: January 28, 2024
Applicants must submit a completed online application form, including a resume and unofficial transcript of Stanford courses.

Selection Process

Students selected for interviews will be contacted prior to March 10, 2024.

Christophe Crombez
Internship Advisor
Email: crombez@stanford.edu

Alyssa Goya
Fellowship Coordinator
Email: adgoya@stanford.edu

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Internship Positions

Bruegel

Bruegel is a leading European think tank in the field of economic policy. It works in the fields of European macroeconomics, finance and financial regulation, the global economy and governance, and sustainable growth. Funded by 17 EU member states, 31 international corporations and 10 institutions, Bruegel has a unique funding model to match its innovative approach.

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Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP)

IEEP is an environmental sustainability policy think tank in Belgium. Working with stakeholders across EU and international institutions, academia, civil society and industry, our team of economists, scientists and lawyers produce evidence-based research and policy insight. We are committed to advancing impact-driven sustainability policy across the EU and the world.

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The Lisbon Council

The Lisbon Council for Economic Competitiveness and Social Renewal is a Brussels-based thought leader on issues of social, political and economic modernization, with a special focus and expertise on Europe. The Council is active in fiscal policy, trade, technology and innovation, digital copyright, data policy, telecommunications, cyber security and public sector transformation.

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Working at the European Parliament was an invaluable experience. Being able to take part in political debates, attend meetings with EMPs, and forge relationships with coworkers was extraordinary.

Jacob Anderson

Renew Europe 2022

Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)

CEPS performs policy research on a wide range of areas: from the economy and finance to better regulation, the digital economy and trade, as well as energy and climate, education and innovation, foreign policy and the European integration process, and justice and home affairs.

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Baltic Security Foundation

The Baltic Security Foundation (BSF) is an independent NGO established in 2019 to promote research on Baltic defense and security. BSF's Education Program provides Baltic youth and their educators with materials on crisis management training, countering disinformation, and raising cyber hygiene.

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