Government & Politics Internship Abroad

API Intern Group’s Government & Politics Internship Program places students, graduates and aspiring public sector professionals aged 18+ with host organizations in government, public policy and political affairs worldwide, including governments, think tanks and advocacy groups. Founded in London in 2011, API Intern Group has 15,000+ alumni and partners with 3,000+ organizations globally.

Choose the format that suits you:

In-person: intern abroad full-time and gain hands-on experience with cultural immersion.
Digital nomad: travel to an international destination and complete your internship remotely, living like a local.
Remote: intern from anywhere in the world on a flexible full-time or part-time schedule.

Destinations: in-person internships are available in London, New York, and Medellín.

Interns contribute to projects such as policy, legislative and political research, demographic and social data analysis, campaign and event support, community outreach, and writing and content creation. Responsibilities vary by host organization. The program suits those studying political science, international relations, public policy, law or economics.

What’s included: guaranteed placement once accepted, career advancement training and coaching before, during and after your internship, and access to a global alumni network. Remote interns also get access to live keynote talks from global business leaders. In-person programs also include airport pickup, visa assistance, 24/7 in-country support and accommodation options.

Starting prices vary depending on destination and program type.

Build research and communication skills, strengthen your resume and grow your global network. API Intern Group won the People’s Choice award (Intern Abroad) at the GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2026.