The International Institute for Strategic Affairs (IISA), an independent policy institute (think tank) based in Europe and in the United States, offers a 6-month remote internship in Project Management and international business relations. The internship starts immediately, is carried out in English, and is open to fresh graduates and to students whose university signs an agreement with IISA. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full listing: there is no fixed closing date, so it is best to apply as soon as possible.
What Is IISA?
IISA, the International Institute for Strategic Affairs, is an independent policy institute working on international strategic affairs. It operates as a think tank and is based in Europe and in the United States. Through this internship, it is offering a 6-month remote placement in Project Management and international business relations.
Read This Before You Apply: Full Availability Required
IISA highlights one condition before anything else: although the internship is remote, no candidate with another engagement during the period of the internship can be accepted. If you already have a job, another internship or any other commitment during these 6 months, this placement is not open to you.
What Will You Do as an IISA Intern?
📋 Project Management
🔎 Research
✍️ Training on opinion articles
🏗️ Participation in project establishments
Internship at a Glance
💻 Format: remote internship
📆 Period: 6 months
🚀 Start date: immediate
🗣️ Language: English
🎯 Fields: Project Management, Research, international business relations
Who Can Apply: Fresh Graduates
Fresh graduates of the following fields can apply:
💼 International Business
🏛️ Political Science
⚖️ International Law
🌐 International Relations
📚 All other related majors
Who Can Apply: Current Students
Students can apply only with an agreement with their university. The accepted fields for students are:
🗳️ Political Science
📜 International Law
🤝 International Relations
🧩 All other related majors
Eligibility and Qualifications
📖 Fluent in English, in reading and writing.
🗓️ Excellent organizational and time management skills.
🔄 Adaptability and the ability to shift priorities.
University Agreement and School Credit
IISA accepts student interns only on the basis of an agreement with their universities, which makes them available during the period of the internship. IISA also states that it will be happy to make interns eligible for school credit when it is applicable. If you are still a student, check with your university early whether it can sign such an agreement for a 6-month remote internship.
Is the IISA Internship Paid?
The listing does not specify any remuneration for this internship. The value of the placement lies in the experience: Project Management, research and training on opinion articles inside an international think tank, plus school credit for students where applicable.
How to Apply
📄 Prepare an updated CV.
✉️ Write a cover letter.
📤 Send both documents to IISA's internship email address.
📞 Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by phone, so make sure your contact information is accurate and up to date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IISA internship fully remote?
Yes. IISA offers this as a remote 6-month internship in Project Management and international business relations. The institute itself is based in Europe and in the United States.
Can I combine this internship with a job or another internship?
No. IISA states clearly that no candidate with another engagement during the period of the internship can be accepted, even though the internship is remote.
How long does the internship last and when does it start?
The internship lasts 6 months. The start date is immediate.
Can current students apply?
Yes, but only with an agreement with their university that makes them available during the internship period. Students of Political Science, International Law, International Relations and related majors can apply.
Can recent graduates apply?
Yes. Fresh graduates of International Business, Political Science, International Law, International Relations and all other related majors are eligible.
Can I get university credit for this internship?
IISA says it will be happy to make interns eligible for school credit when it is applicable. Student interns are accepted only on the basis of an agreement with their university.
What language do I need?
The working language is English. You must be fluent in English, both in reading and writing.
How does the selection process work?
You send an updated CV and cover letter by email. Candidates selected for an interview are contacted by phone, so your contact details must be accurate and up to date.
Deadline
⏳ As soon as possible!
Links
📧 Application email: interns@istrategies.org
🌐 IISA website: https://www.istrategies.org/
