Responsibilities

Desired background

Agriculture

Interns gain a firsthand understanding of agricultural policy and trade matters pertaining to EU-U.S. relations by monitoring U.S. policy and legislative developments and conducting research on specific agricultural issues.

Agricultural economics, political science, EU-U.S relations, international trade

Economics & Finance

Interns focus on the monetary, fiscal, and labor policies of the U.S. by monitoring macroeconomic developments and assisting in the preparation of monthly reports on the U.S. economy.

International economics, trade, international organizations

Food Safety,
Health, and Consumer Affairs

Depending on their interests and the priorities of the Delegation, interns may research and analyze U.S. policy in areas ranging from food safety and plant and animal health to public health and consumer affairs.

Life sciences, law, economics

Politics, Development and Security

Interns report on Congressional hearings and research a broad range of foreign policy, security, and development cooperation issues.

Foreign policy, justice, home affairs, the Congressional process, EU-U.S relations

Press and Public Diplomacy

Interns help with outreach programs and events, monitor public diplomacy developments in the U.S., conduct in-depth media analysis, help coordinate grant programs, and respond to public inquiries.

Communications, public relations, public diplomacy, journalism, European studies

Science, Technology, and Education

Working closely with research universities, national laboratories and technology companies, interns analyze and report on U.S. science, technology, and education policies and developments.

Transatlantic cooperation, scientific policy, technological development, education

Trade

Trade interns address all aspects of EU-U.S. trade relations by analyzing Congressional committee hearings and seminars organized by think tanks and trade associations.

International trade law, international economic studies

Transport, Energy, and Environment

Interns work on a variety of issues, including climate change, renewable energy and energy efficiency, energy security, and aviation and maritime security.

Transport, energy or environment fields, understanding of the EU and U.S. policymaking processes.