# American University of Beirut

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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. ​\

- Explore the series of [trainings](https://x.com/ifi_aub/status/1937471972360819161) provided to our interns during each cohort, [Testimonials](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DM29q4nMiMt/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) by previous interns, and the Intern's [Blog](https://www.ifipolicyblog.com/interns-blog), dedicated to pieces written by our interns.​\

For more information please contact us on: [ifi.internships@aub.edu.lb](mailto:ifi.internships@aub.edu.lb)\

### Deadlines for internship applications

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| --- | --- |
| Fall 2025-2026 session | ****August 4****, 2025**​** |
| Spring 2026 session | **December 8, 2025** |
| ​Summer 2026 session | **​May 4, 2026** |

### 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.\
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- **Certificate of completion:** A certificate of completion will be provided to interns by the end of the internship session.\
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### The Institute's Clusters, Hubs, and Units

​Applicants are expected to specify to which Institute Cluster or Unit they are applying to:\
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1. [Sustainability and Inclusive Development Cluster​](https://www.aub.edu.lb/ifi/Pages/Sustainability-Inclusive-Development.aspx)
2. [Lebanon in the World: Regional and International Affairs Cluster](https://www.aub.edu.lb/ifi/Pages/regional-and-international-affairs.aspx)
3. [Policy, Politics, and Governance Cluster](https://www.aub.edu.lb/ifi/Pages/Policy-Politics-Governance.aspx)\
4. [Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Regional Hub](https://www.aub.edu.lb/ifi/Programs/Pages/WPS-Page.aspx)
5. [SWANA Future of Work Hub](https://www.aub.edu.lb/ifi/Pages/SWANA-Regional-Future-of-Work-Hub.aspx)
6. Research Development Unit
7. Communications Unit
8. Finance and Administration​ Unit​\
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### ​Application Process

​To apply, please send all of the following to ifi.internships@aub.edu.lb: \
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1. ​CV/Resume\
2. Letter of purpose stating the specific IFI Cluster, Hub or 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​](https://www.aub.edu.lb/ifi/Documents/interns-guidelines.pdf) on what to expect from the internship program.\