Princeton University

Academy for Educational Development
Founded in 1961, AED is an independent, nonprofit organization committed to solving critical social problems and building the capacity of individuals, communities, and institutions to become more self-sufficient. AED works in all the major areas of human development, with a focus on improving education, health, and economic opportunities for the least advantaged in the U.S. and developing countries throughout the world. AED offers paid and unpaid internships, depending on academic accomplishment and work experience. Interns are involved in a variety of activities, such as research and writing, coordination of meeting schedules for consultants and students, and proposal preparation and production.

Adam Smith Institute
Located in London, the Adam Smith Institute is the UK 's leading innovator of market economic policies. Named after the Scottish economist and author of The Wealth of Nations, its guiding principles are free markets and a free society. The Institute is politically independent and non-profit. It works through research on policy options, publications, conferences, and seminars to help shape public debate in the media and among opinion-formers. The Institute researches a range of key public policy issues, including welfare, health, education, transport, public services, culture and media, industry, employment, justice, and security.

American Jewish Congress
Internships in international affairs, Jewish affairs, and political science take place in the AJC office in Jerusalem. They are open to seniors, fluent in Hebrew. All expenses are the intern’s responsibility. 

American-Mideast Education & Training Services (AMIDEAST)
AMIDEAST is a private, nonprofit organization that strengthens mutual understanding and cooperation between Americans and the peoples of the Middle East and North Africa. AMIDEAST provides English language and professional skills training, educational advising, and testing services to students and professionals in the Middle East and North Africa; supports institutional development projects in the region; and administers educational exchange programs. Founded in 1951, AMIDEAST is headquartered in Washington, DC with field offices in Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, West Bank/Gaza, and Yemen.

If you are interested in working in a field office, you must apply directly to the field office of your choice (see website for contact information). Submit a cover letter describing your interests and needs, along with a resume outlining your study and/or work experience and two references to the Country Director managing that particular field office. If have any questions, contact AMIDEAST Personnel at: personnel@amideast.org.

The Americas Foundation: Colegio La Esperanza.
The Americas Foundation is a California-based, nonprofit, non-sectarian organization dedicated to community development and directly aiding the disadvantaged children in the impoverished neighborhood Colonia Esperanza in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.

Amigos de las Americas
Amigos de las Americas is an international, voluntary, nongovernmental, not-for-profit organization that provides leadership development opportunities for young people and promotes community health in Latin America. Volunteers live with families in small communities in rural and semi-urban areas and are supervised by more experienced volunteers and officials.

Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development
This inter-governmental organization was established in 1977 at a meeting convened by the UN Development Program in Kuala Lumpur. It offers a limited number of internships in Malaysia to work on projects in broadcasting and communication systems. These positions are for qualified students in business and communications, and the requirements are set by the regional organization or government that will be employing the student. Housing, transportation, and visas can be arranged though AIESEC. The internships are not paid.  All expenses are the intern’s responsibility.

Belize River Archaeological Settlement Survey (BRASS) is an international multi-disciplinary program that includes archaeology, ecology, ecotourism, education, cultural anthropology, and history. It is designed to examine the relation between house sites and the environment. Funding permitting, it includes education and community development projects.

Brazil-U.S. Business Council
The Brazil-U.S. Business Council was established to foster understanding among the private business sectors of Brazil and the United States and to enhance the relationship between their two countries. The unifying purpose of the Council is to protect, maintain, and advance the free market enterprise system in both countries and, specifically, to increase the flow of trade and investment and the transfer of technology by improving the business climate in both countries. Unpaid internships are offered to assist with marketing studies and research on the Brazilian  economy. Knowledge of Portuguese is preferred and familiarity with the country’s history is important.

Council on Hemisphere Affairs
Internships offered at COHA provide entry level practical experience in dealing with a variety of hemispheric political, economic, diplomatic, and trade issues. COHA internships in Washington and Latin America are awarded on a highly competitive basis, with summer positions (which require a 14-week commitment) being the most sought after. Some knowledge and/or interest in U.S./Latin American affairs or international relations is essential, and candidates should display impressive research and writing skills. Language ability in Spanish or Portuguese is desired, although an interest/major in journalism, English, or one of the social sciences may be substituted. COHA encourages applications from candidates with high computer literacy.

DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst -- German Academic Exchange)
RISE (Research Internships in Science and Engineering)
RISE gives students in the fields of biology, chemistry, earth sciences, engineering and physics the chance to spend a summer working with German doctoral students on serious research projects. The doctoral students help integrate the undergraduate directly into the lab work and serve as personal and professional mentors. All participants receive stipends from DAAD to help cover living expenses, and the partner universities and research institutions provide housing assistance.

DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst -- German Academic Exchange)
internXchange: Summer Internship Program in Berlin for American Journalism Students
The program consists of two complementary segments. The first six weeks will be spent at the Freie Universität Berlin, where participants will expand their academic understanding of the politics, society and culture of Germany, and the country's current social conditions and media scene. With these theoretical building blocks in place, participants will do a week of project work with journalism students from the Independent States of the former Soviet Union and subsequently embark on an intensive four-week internship with a German newspaper, magazine or radio station. If no journalism major is available at your university, you may still apply if significant interest/activity in journalism can be demonstrated (e.g. university newspaper, internship). Deadline is February 15.

Derechos Human Rights
This internship program was created in collaboration with human rights (non-governmental as well as government) organizations in Argentina. Interns help with different projects and must be interested in social justice and human rights issues. The internship program assists with obtaining housing, but all expenses must be paid by the intern. A working knowledge of Spanish is necessary. For more information, contact internships@derechos.org

Femmes Africa Solidarite (FAS)
FAS was founded in 1996 by women leaders from a number of African countries and a variety of professions. FAS aims to create, strengthen, and promote the leading role of women in the prevention, management, and resolution of conflicts. FAS has consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council and observer status with the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights. It is also represented in the African Union Women's Committee, originally created by the Organization of African Unity and the Economic Commission for Africa to bring women's voices into the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts in Africa. In addition, FAS chairs the Geneva Working Group on Women, Peace and Security, which works to monitor the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325.

Institute of International Education/Latin America Internship Program
IIE's Office for Latin America in Mexico City has hosted an internship program for over 25 years for undergraduate or graduate students who wish to gain experience in an international non-profit organization. The office seeks candidates for the internship program in two separate administrative offices within IIE/Latin America: the Scholarship Division and the Educational Advising Division.

International Peace Bureau 
The International Peace Bureau is dedicated to the vision of a World Without War. It supports peace and disarmament initiatives taken by the UN, by governments, and especially by citizens. It devotes its main resources to informing and servicing grassroots peace campaigns and creating international projects. In addition, it acts as publishing house, conference organizer, and Geneva logistical support for visiting NGOs. IPB does not normally accept interns on a short term basis, i.e. anything less than 2, and preferably 3, months.

Nexos Voluntarios 
Nexos Voluntarios is a non-profit non-governmental organization located in Lima, Peru, that provides opportunities to caring individuals to make a significant contribution to the development of Peru’s poorest communities, by living and working as volunteers in the country on projects related to health, education, environment, micro-business, human rights, and fine arts.. Volunteers are assigned to the organizations that best match their interests and skills. A minimum participation of six weeks is required.

Pasona Internship Program (formally Nambu Foundation)
The Pasona Internship Program is a non-profit organization that allows outstanding undergraduate and graduate students to participate in a two month internship in a Japanese company. The internship provides students with valuable opportunities to learn Japanese business practices and receive on-the-job-training. Students must have a good knowledge of Japanese and must be genuinely interested in Japan and its culture.

Pasteur Foundation/Institut Pasteur
Located in the heart of Paris, the Institut Pasteur is one of the world's leading biomedical research organizations. With 130+ laboratories and 2,500 people on campus, it is a vibrant, international community devoted to basic scientific research primarily in the area of infectious disease. The Pasteur Foundation Summer Internship Program provides U.S. undergraduates with the rare opportunity to conduct summer research at the Institut Pasteur. The foundation’s goal is to encourage students in the pursuit of a scientific career and to expose them to an international laboratory experience. Each year, four laboratories at the Institut Pasteur are chosen to host U.S. undergraduates. Visit The Pasteur Foundation Summer Internship Program website for more information. The deadline is in mid-December. Note: An IIP placement has also been created at the Institut Pasteur in the Cell Biology and Infection Department. See the regional page for Europe for details.

Program on International Migration and Multicultural Policies
This program works within the framework of a UNESCO program (MOST) that promotes international, comparative, and policy-relevant research on contemporary social transformations. Interns are based in Paris and involved in research for and publication of the International Journal on Multicultural Societies, a scholarly journal devoted to international, interdisciplinary and policy-related social science research in the fields of migration, multiculturalism, and minority rights. Interns also participate in different activities, including analysis and research related to projects concerning ratification issues of the UN Convention on Migrants' Rights; review of Best Practices combating Human Trafficking; or preparation of new scenarios for international migration. Applicants must have excellent spoken and written knowledge of English and a good knowledge of French; ability to use office-related software (MS Office); and an awareness of the many facets of a multicultural world and a commitment to international public service.

ProWorld
ProWorld's mission is to promote social and economic development, empower communities, and cultivate educated, compassionate, global citizens. ProWorld teams work year round in Peru, Belize, and Mexico assessing needs and setting long-term goals for sustainable development. Students join ProWorld projects through NGO internships, semesters abroad, and faculty led group programs. Projects match the skills of each student with the needs of the community. Placements start every month of the year and include conservation, health care, education, human rights, journalism, and business. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in international development.

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
The purpose of the RFE/RL Internship program is to offer meaningful work experiences for university students and recent graduates to support RFE/RL's mission by providing independent journalism experience to young people from their broadcast regions who will return to their countries to practice good journalism; assist RFE/RL's outreach efforts; and provide interns an opportunity to develop their skills through practical experience, thus increasing their prospects for employment. RFE/RL offers a limited number of places for interns, which are filled subject to the current needs.

Rempart
Rempart is a federation of 170 French associations dedicated to the rehabilitation and restoration of historical buildings and archaeological sites. It was created in 1966 and has been approved by the French ministries of Culture, Youth, Education and Environment. Volunteers from all parts of Europe participate in REMPART work camps in different regions of France, working approximately 35 hours per week, with two days for leisure and cultural activities, mostly organized by each camp.

La Sabranenque
La Sabranenque undertakes projects in restoration and reconstruction of historic monuments in France and Italy. Volunteers contribute to the restoration of sites dating often to Medieval times, earn traditional building techniques from experienced technicians, share in a multinational experience with volunteers from many places.Working knowledge of Italian or French is desirable, but not essential.

Transformational Development Internships, an initiative of Food for the Hungry
Food for the Hungry is an international Christian relief and development organization working in 26 countries around the world. Founded in 1971, FH is incorporated in Geneva, Switzerland and has its international service center in Bangkok, Thailand. FH has national organizations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Switzerland. FHI helps people in need without regard to race, creed, sex or national origin.

Trickle Up Program 
Trickle Up is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the alleviation of poverty through micro enterprise development. It provides individuals in underdeveloped countries with conditional seed capital grants and business training to enable them to start their own businesses. The Program operates in eight core countries: India, Nepal, Mali, Burkina Faso, Uganda, Ethiopia, Nicaragua, and Guatemala. Princeton students interested in applying for summer internships with Trickle Up should make an appointment with Luisa Duarte-Silva, IIP director.

Village Education Project
Volunteers with The Village Education Project will teach Math, English, or Computer Skills at a rigorous summer program for underprivileged children in the rural villages surrounding Otavalo, Ecuador. Including pre-departure and on-site training, the program not only allows volunteers to experience Ecuador from one of its most vibrant cities, but to make a substantive difference in the lives of children. Classes are focused on seventh graders that the foundation will sponsor to attend high school, an opportunity currently granted to less than 10 percent of Ecuador's rural population. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to work with children of all age groups, and to branch out of the three core subjects to teach sports, music, art and other subjects. Outside of working hours, volunteers in the past have taken salsa lessons, traveled to the nearby cloud forest, climbed volcanoes, visited the rain forest, and gone on numerous hikes through the stunning Andes Mountains. 

Visions in Action
Visions in Acrtion is a nonprofit NGO that sends volunteers to Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, Burkina Faso, and Mexico on six-month and one-year programs. There are also short-term summer and winter programs in Tanzania and Mexico. Volunteers work in a variety of development sectors, including human rights and law, small business, children and youth, health, women, journalism, the environment, housing, democratization, appropriate technology, education, and relief work. Programs leave throughout the year. Some Spanish is required for Mexico, volunteers must be proficient in French for Burkina Faso, and fluent English is necessary for all other programs.

WorldTeach
WorldTeach is a non-profit non-governmental organization based at the Center for International Development at Harvard University. It was founded by a group of students in 1986, in response to the need for educational assistance in developing countries. It provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as volunteer teachers overseas. Most volunteers teach English, though teaching placements have also expanded into other fields such as Information and Communication Technology and environmental education.