Heinrich Boll Foundation Internship 2026 in USA (Visa and Stipend Covered) Deadline: 31 October, 2025

Are you looking for a Paid and visa-sponsored internship in the United States? Applications are now open for the Heinrich Boll Foundation Internship 2026 in the USA. The Heinrich Boll is looking for interns in their Washington, D.C. office for a 3-month paid internship program. Interns will receive a $700/monthly stipend and a J-1 Visa Sponsorship for those who are not based in the USA. The foundation will also cover the Cost of the J1 Visa. The Internship is available for the Spring and Fall of 2026 intake. To be eligible for the internship, you must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or master’s degree program or be a recent graduate of a bachelor’s program. More details are below.

About Heinrich Boll Foundation Internship 2026

• • Host Country: USA
  • Internship Location: Washington
  • Duration of the Internship: 3 Months
  • Benefits: Monthly Stipend, Visa Sponsorship, and Visa Cost
  • Deadline: 31st October 2025

Internship Start Dates

• • 2026 Fall and Spring Intakes
  • Spring applicants will start the internship on March 2, 2026, and Fall applicants will start the internship on September 14, 2026.

Benefits of the Heinrich Boll Foundation Internship

• A Monthly Stipend of $700
• 5 paid vacation days per 3-month period for full-time internships
• J1 Visa Sponsorship
• J1 Visa cost is covered by the Foundation.

Internship Roles and Departments

• Internship Department: Climate & Environment
• Internship Department: Democracy
• Internship Department: Digital Policy

Internship Requirements

• Nationality: Open to all Nationals.
• Experience: Experience required in at least one of the program areas.
• Language Skills: Good English communication skills.
• Commitment: Full-time commitment of 40 hours per week for 3 to 6 months (part-time considered only on a case-by-case basis).
• Education:
  • Must have completed at least 2 years of university-level experience.
  • Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program, OR a recent (< 1 year) Bachelor’s degree recipient.

Intern Responsibilities

• Administrative Responsibilities:
  • Provide logistical support for the preparation and implementation of visitor programs and events
  • Manage front desk duties (i.e., answer telephones, respond to information inquiries)
  • Manage contact and program-specific databases
• Communications:
  • Develop social media content and communications strategies
  • Update content on our website and blogs.
• Research
  • conduct background research on topical issues and current events
  • prepare research for upcoming events, tours, and speakers’ series
• Capstone project
  • Complete a capstone project on a topic of your choosing, which can include a policy paper, expert interview, explanatory video script, or a series of blog posts.

Required Documents

• Personal Statement (250 words)
• US-style resume
• Cover letter

How to Apply for the Heinrich Boll Foundation Internship 2026?

All applicants have to submit an online application. The Official Link to the website is given below. Click on the internship position, read the details, and apply.

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