We are curently offering a limited number of placements, no more than two interns at any given time, each lasting up to six months.  

While we are not able to offer a stipend, our internship programme provides serious professional experience, exposure to cutting-edge security and defence policy debates, and high-quality training within a leading international think tank. 

Key tasks 

  • Event Coordination: Assist in the planning, logistics, and execution of high-level conferences, workshops, and roundtables involving policymakers, academics, and industry leaders. 

  • Communications Support: Contribute to the development of internal and external communications, including newsletters, social media content, and website updates.

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Help maintain and expand relationships with institutional partners, industry representatives, government bodies, and think-tanks.

  • Business Development: Support proposal writing, fundraising efforts, and strategic outreach to potential partners and collaborators.

  • Research Assistance: Provide background research on defence and security topics to inform the Institute’s outputs. 

Person specification  

  • Candidates must be students enrolled in a university programme in international relations, political science, communications, security studies, or a related field.

  • Candidates benefitting from the Erasmus+ Programme are strongly encouraged to apply.

  • Candidates must have the right to reside and work in the European Union and be based in Brussels or willing to relocate to Brussels.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of other languages is an asset. Ability to work with discretion and strong diplomatic communication skills.

  • Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail.

  • Interest in European and transatlantic security and defence policy.

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. 

Benefits 

  • Exposure to high-level policy discussions and international security issues.

  • Networking opportunities with professionals from government, industry, and academia. 

  • Hands-on experience in event planning, stakeholder engagement, and communications strategy.

  • Free access to RUSI's world leading programme of events and conferences and research materials.

  • A collaborative work environment in the heart of the EU’s policy-making hub. 

Application process 

​Selection is competitive and conducted two to three times per calendar year. Successful candidates will join a dynamic team contributing to impactful research, events, and policy outreach at the heart of the EU’s political environment. 

Applications are closed for now. Follow RUSI Europe on LinkedIn to be informed about our next recruitment round.