Trainee, Indo-Pacific Program

German Marshall Fund Of The US • Berlin, DC

22h • Onsite

About The Position

GMF’s Indo-Pacific Program fosters coordinated US-European approaches to common challenges in the Indo-Pacific region and builds closer US-European-Asian partnerships. Through research and trilateral Track 1.5 dialogues with stakeholders from China, India, Japan, and Taiwan, the program promotes policy ideas and solutions in foreign, economic, and security policy areas, including connectivity, emerging technologies, supply chain resiliency, maritime security, and regional institutions. Program fellows and staff manage policy programs, conduct research, publish newsletters and podcasts, and contribute to international publications and news outlets.

Trainees are key members of the Indo-Pacific Program team. They conduct research on a wide variety of topics, develop administrative and operational skills, and gain exposure to GMF’s network and high-level events. The internship offers professional experience for people interested in careers in public policy or international affairs.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, on-site internship in GMF’s Berlin office. The preferred dates are January 18, 2027, to April 18, 2027, and compensation is €450 per month. Trainees must be EU nationals or hold the applicable work permit for the internship location, and must remain enrolled in university throughout the internship.

Requirements

• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills and experience.
• Proficiency in English.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Superior judgment and discretion, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to multitask and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong academic record, including completed or in-process studies or degree(s) in International Relations, International Development, Regional Studies, Political Science, Economics, or Security Studies.
• Must be enrolled in university throughout the entirety of the internship.
• Must be an EU national or have the applicable work permit for the internship location.

Nice To Haves

• Mandarin Chinese and additional European or Asian languages.
• A graduate degree is preferred.
• Previous experience in a think tank, foundation, NGO, government body, media outlet, or similar organization.
• A demonstrable interest or background in contemporary Northeast, South, or Southeast Asian politics and policy, particularly related to China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, or India, or familiarity with US-European policy issues and global strategic debates about American foreign policy and rising international powers.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Stockholm China Forum, India Trilateral Forum, and Japan Trilateral Forum.
• Provide administrative and research support to the Indo-Pacific Program on US and European policy toward the Indo-Pacific region and related policies of Indo-Pacific countries.
• Conduct research on a variety of topics.
• Help maintain the Indo-Pacific Program’s contact database.
• Prepare and produce supporting materials, documents, and data selections for presentations and meetings as required.
• Perform daily administrative work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed